US President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appeared to make little progress at a White House meeting aimed at heading off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as soon as Wednesday.

Shares in Asia edged higher and gold continued its record climb on Tuesday as markets weighed prospects for a US government shutdown that would delay closely watched jobs figures.

Indonesia's major copper producers are in talks with the government over export permits, as officials work to balance downstream ambitions with the practical challenges of smelter operations.

President Prabowo Subianto previously announced the plan as part of his administration’s economic stimulus package, which includes repairing 1,000 vessels of 30 GT and larger vessels of up to 2,000 GT for state-owned enterprises.

The government has announced that "several projects" are in the pipeline to produce the two alcohols for its biofuel programs, as part of the broader national aim to achieve energy and food security.

Authorities tracked Adrian Gunadi to Doha, where he had been living as a permanent resident, after he fled Indonesia during the investigation.

Most share markets rose in Asia on Monday while the dollar eased as investors braced for a possible shutdown of the US government, which would in turn delay publication of the September payrolls report and a raft of other key data.

The European Union plans to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling against Brussels’ import duties imposed on biodiesel from Indonesia, meaning the case is set to remain in limbo at the WTO’s paralyzed Appellate Body.

If passed in the coming days, the amendment would “effectively dissolve” the ministry and replace it with the new agency, although its duties would remain “largely the same,” the government stated.

An automotive industry executive says quick policy intervention is needed to stimulate demand in the lackluster car market.

Indonesia has generated Rp 48 trillion (US$2.86 billion) worth of investment in connection with the issuance of the Golden Visa, a special residency permit introduced last year to invite foreign investors to the country.  

The US-based airplane manufacturer had previously been granted authority for the certificates, but the FAA removed the power following deadly crashes as well as production and safety problems involving Boeing jets.

The US tech giant said the move comes "in response to recent UK regulatory guidance," noting that the subscription model gives users a choice over whether to allow personalized ads.

With few vacancies on offer, young Indonesians are looking to enter the jobs market through the government’s new internship program, but will they find permanent employment at the end of it?  

Representing 40 percent of total plantation area, their challenges could limit the country’s ability to seize the export opportunities offered by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Friday he did not instruct state banks to raise their United States dollar deposit rate to 4 percent, and that the government was still considering what incentives to offer to bolster the domestic US dollar supply.

New regulation effectively designates state-owned electricity utility PLN as the sole aggregator for electricity imports and exports.

The company has outlined a phased restart strategy for the mine, with full recovery to pre-incident operating rates targeted for 2027.

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a fresh round of punishing tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100 percent duties on branded drugs and 25 percent tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, set to come into force next week.

Duty-free access to the European Union market is supposed to help Indonesian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), but trade associations doubt it will be a panacea for boosting exports without tackling costs, compliance and capacity.

The CEPA, set to take effect in 2026, is expected to create a more predictable environment for investment in critical sectors such as clean technology, critical minerals and financial services.

The proposal is part of a broader set of revisions to the SOEs Law, which is included in the 2025 Priority Legislative Program (Prolegnas).

The RCEP currently consists of China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and all ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. 

The Finance Ministry has introduced a new subsidy scheme as the government struggles to make headway on its plan to build or renovate 3 million homes a year.

EDC allocated financing for Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, particularly for projects in priority sectors such as infrastructure, cleantech, renewable energy, as well as agriculture and food.  

Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that it poses security risks and creates a "worse experience" for consumers.

The World Trade Organization continues to play an important role in global trade despite its reduced ability to settle disputes between countries in an increasingly protectionist world.