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Hit by US tariffs, Indonesia plans to sell shrimp to China instead

At a shrimp farm in Indonesia, more than 16,000 km from Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump's import tariffs have left Denny Leonardo's expansion plans in disarray.

1 week ago
Economy

Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies

Higher US tariffs came into effect for dozens of economies Thursday, drastically raising the stakes in President Donald Trump's wide-ranging efforts to reshape global trade. ...

1 week ago
Companies

Apple to invest additional $100 billion in US

Trump, who has pushed US companies to shift manufacturing home by slapping tariffs on trading partners, claimed that his administration was to thank for the investment. ...

1 week ago

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Regulations premium

Developers slam housing offtake agency plan as off-target, inefficient

Developers and experts in the property industry have hit back at the government's proposed housing offtake agency, raising questions about funding and staffing as well as concerns regarding added inefficiencies, especially amid the ongoing slew of costly flagship projects.

1 week ago
Companies premium

Denmark’s Perspirex exits Indonesia after influencer smears, unfair play

Social media influencers are often paid to promote certain messages or campaigns.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

BGN asks for Rp 24t top-up as beneficiary numbers grow

BGN has spent Rp 7.9 trillion of its budget to serve 8.2 million recipients and expects that figure to rise significantly by the end of the year.

1 week ago
Economy premium

RI doubles down on lithium imports to power EV ambitions

Indonesia seeks to import lithium from Australia to fill a key gap in its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, as part of its broader push to become a global EV manufacturing hub.

1 week ago
Tech

Australia regulator says YouTube, others 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material

In a report released on Wednesday, the eSafety Commissioner said YouTube, along with Apple, failed to track the number of user reports it received of child sex abuse appearing on their platforms and also could not say how long it took them to respond to such reports.

1 week ago
Economy

Trump targets tariff evasion, with eye on China

As the United States ramps up tariffs on major trading partners globally, President Donald Trump is also disrupting strategies that could be used -- by Chinese companies or others -- to circumvent them.

1 week ago
Companies

White House to target banks over alleged discrimination

Executive order expected to instruct regulators to investigate whether financial institutions have breached the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws or consumer financial protection laws by dropping customers for political reasons.

1 week ago
Economy premium

The impact of Trump’s tariffs: Is globalization ending?

Countries will focus on domestic production and encourage companies to shift overseas production back home, widely known as reshoring.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

Govt to issue new rules on music copyright amid legal disputes

The move is a response to the recent copyright infringement case involving PT Mitra Bali Sukses, the operator of the popular Mie Gacoan noodle franchise in Bali, which has sparked public debate.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

IKN Authority says main complex to finish by 2028 without moratorium

There are currently 1,200 civil servants in Nusantara, supported by up to 5,000 construction workers.

1 week ago
Economy premium

GDP up 5.12% on govt projects, consumer stimulus

Indonesia’s economic growth has far outstripped forecasts thanks to infrastructure projects getting pushed ahead and state-sponsored consumption incentives.

1 week ago
Markets

Australia considering price floor to support critical minerals projects

Australia is considering setting a price floor to support critical minerals projects, including rare earths, Resources Minister Madeleine King said, in comments that led to a jump in share prices for Australian-listed rare earths miners.

1 week ago
Markets

Dollar weakens as rate cut odds rise, tariff uncertainties linger

The US dollar wavered on Tuesday as the rising odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts weighed on sentiment, while investors assessed the broader economic impact of US tariffs unleashed last week.

1 week ago
Economy premium

No clear winner in US tariff policy among ASEAN countries

US import tariffs vary for goods shipped in from different Southeast Asian countries, with the 19 percent duty faced by Indonesian exporters falling between the extremes.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

Prabowo pushes for more international airports to spur growth

Last year, ahead of President Prabowo’s inauguration, the government revoked the international status of 17 airports to eliminate underperforming ones and improve the struggling post-pandemic aviation sector.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Major auto show GIIAS ends with larger crowds but slower sales

Auto dealers have been grappling with fiercer competition, especially in the electric vehicle segment, where a wave of new models, many from Chinese manufacturers, has entered the market with aggressively low pricing.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

OJK mulls rule change as dormant bank accounts blocked

The PPATK announced that it had reactivated 28 million blocked dormant accounts on Thursday in response to public backlash following a meeting between PPATK head Ivan Yustiavandana and President Prabowo Subianto a day earlier.

1 week ago
Markets

Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh tariffs, US jobs

Asian markets flitted between gains and losses Monday as investors continued to digest last week's tariff blitz by Donald Trump and a US jobs report that fanned fears about the world's top economy.

1 week ago
Economy premium

RI manufacturers see tough times ahead as higher US tariffs kick in

Indonesian manufacturers are increasingly cautious in their outlook as business confidence has fallen to a record low amid concerns over United States import tariffs. The waning sentiment risks holding back investment.

1 week ago
Regulations

India will buy Russian oil despite Trump's threats, NYT reports

The New York Times on Saturday quoted two unnamed senior Indian officials as saying there had been no change in Indian government policy, with one official saying the government had "not given any direction to oil companies" to cut back imports from Russia.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

Danantara unveils sweeping reforms for SOE executive bonuses, incentives

State asset fund Danantara has announced a major overhaul of bonus and compensation rules for SOE directors and commissioners, aligning rewards with global standards.

2 weeks ago
Economy

India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say

India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump's threats of penalties, two Indian government sources said, not wishing to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.

2 weeks ago
Companies

MR.D.I.Y. records Rp 3.7 trillion (US$223.97 million) in revenue for 2025 first half

PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia) closed the first semester of 2025 with revenue rising 16.5 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 3.7 trillion (US$223.97 million), while total transactions increased by 11.6 percent to 47.6 million transactions.

2 weeks ago
Markets

World economies reel from Trump's tariffs punch

Global markets reeled Friday after President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments looked down the barrel of a seven-day deadline before higher duties take effect.

2 weeks ago
Regulations premium

OJK to weed out dodgy ‘finfluencers’, but will it help?

While many retail investors turn to influencers for investment clues, authorities struggle to contain misinformation online.

2 weeks ago
Economy premium

RI maintains trade surplus despite spiking capital goods imports

CPO emerged as the standout performer, with exports reaching $11.4 billion in the first half, a 24.8 percent increase from the same period last year.

2 weeks ago
Economy premium

RI races to finalize US trade deals before Aug. 7 tariffs take effect

The government previously stated that until the deal is formalized, Indonesian exports would remain subject to a 10 percent baseline tariff.

2 weeks ago

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Sat, August 16, 2025

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