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A currency dealer works as an electronic board displays the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), the exchange rate between the US dollar and South Korean won and the Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) at the dealing room of a bank in Seoul on July 14, 2026.

Asian stocks rally as tech firms enjoy bounce ahead of key earnings

Asian markets rallied Wednesday as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed rebound, with investors taking heart from upbeat earnings that lifted sentiment ahead of a crucial reporting season.

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IDX overhauls index to limit fallout from MSCI warning

In response to the moves, the IDX Composite climbed more than 5 percent on Tuesday, rebounding from a nearly 15 percent drop over Friday and Monday. ...

1 day ago

Indonesian markets inch up after authorities move to stem rout on MSCI expulsion fears

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Attendees look at stock movements on Jan. 2 during the opening ceremony of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2024 at the bourse in Jakarta. The IDX Composite declined 0.61 percent to 7,295.09 on Feb. 23, with seven sectoral indexes contributing to the day’s downturn.

IDX Composite declines for third straight day to close at 7,295.09

The IDX Composite declined 0.61 percent to 7,295.09 on Feb. 23, with seven sectoral indexes contributing to the day’s downturn, even as most regional and global markets booked gains.

2 years ago

Passersby walk past an electric screen displaying a graph showing Japan's Nikkei share average movements outside a brokerage in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2024. The Indonesian Finance Ministry said on Feb. 23, 2024, that the government had not decided whether to issue yen-denominated bonds after Japan unexpectedly fell into recession.

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Finance Ministry mulls ‘samurai’ bond after recession news from Japan

The Finance Ministry says that the government had not decided whether to issue yen-denominated bonds after Japan unexpectedly fell into recession.

2 years ago

Attendees look at stock trading movements on Jan. 2, 2024, during the opening trade ceremony at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta. The IDX Composite closed down 0.13 percent at 7,339.64 on Feb. 22, 2024, with nine sectoral indices gaining.

IDX Composite slips 0.13% despite sectoral resilience

The IDX Composite closed down 0.13 percent at 7,339.64 on Thursday, with nine sectoral indices gaining.

2 years ago

This aerial picture taken on August 4, 2021, shows a suburban housing complex for residents in Jakarta.

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BI notes property price increase in Q4 2023

A Bank Indonesia survey found that property prices increased by 1.74 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.

2 years ago

Passersby walk past an electric screen displaying a graph showing Japan's Nikkei share average movements outside a brokerage in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2024.

Japan's Nikkei nears record peak after Nvidia beat, rest of Asia muted

Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to the cusp of an all-time peak on Thursday after unexpectedly strong revenue forecasts from US chip designer Nvidia lifted Asian tech stocks.

2 years ago

Attendees look at stock movements on Jan. 2 during the opening ceremony of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2024 at the bourse in Jakarta.

IDX Composite dips 0.05% as central bank keeps key rate at 6%

The IDX Composite saw a slight dip of 0.05 percent to 7,349.02 on Wednesday, after the central bank decided to maintain its benchmark rate at 6 percent.

2 years ago

President, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo autographs a VinFast VF 5 EV SUV at the VinFast booth during IIMS 2024.

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Indonesia eyes 50,000 electric car sales this year as incentives roll out

Last year, 17,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold wholesale nationwide, according to the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo).

2 years ago

People look at stock prices at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta on Jan. 2, 2024.

IDX Composite bounces back with 0.77% gain on Tuesday

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite rebounded by 0.77 percent on Tuesday to close at 7,352.60 after facing early-week setbacks.

2 years ago

A worker carries a bag of rice at the Cipinang Central Rice Market in East Jakarta on March 15, 2021.

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Indonesia to import rice from Thailand to fight shortages, rising prices

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) is planning to import 2 million tonnes of rice from Thailand to combat shortages and skyrocketing prices across the country, the agency’s chief secretary Sarwo Edhy said on Sunday.

2 years ago

Attendees look at stock trading movements during the trade opening ceremony at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta on Jan. 2, 2024. The IDX Composite dropped by 0.53 percent to 7,296.70 on Feb. 19, 2024, as investors await Bank Indonesia's interest rate decision this week.

IDX Composite dips 0.53% ahead of central bank’s policy meeting

IDX Composite drops by 0.53 percent to 7,296.70, as investors await Bank Indonesia's interest rate decision this week.

2 years ago

General view of the financial district of Lujiazui in Pudong district in Shanghai on Dec. 6, 2023.

Asian stocks mostly up as China enjoys Lunar New Year bump

Mainland Chinese stocks were buoyant after Lunar New Year as figures showed holiday spending surged past pre-pandemic levels, leading gains in most other Asian markets on Monday.

2 years ago

Two workers walk on Jan. 4, 2022 past a coal barge at a coal terminal in Palembang, South Sumatra.

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Indonesian coal to see export slump, possible output cuts: Experts

Many analysts expect Indonesia's coal exports to experience a slump and miners to slash production to adjust costs amid low global prices due to market oversupply.

2 years ago

Attendees look at stock trading movements during the trade opening ceremony at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta on Jan. 2, 2024. The IDX Composite concluded this week at 7.335,54 on Feb. 16, 2024, adding 0.44 percent, due to the market optimism after Wednesday’s election.

IDX Composite ends election week upbeat

The IDX Composite concluded this week at 7.335,54 on Feb. 16, 2024, adding 0.44 percent, due to the market optimism after Wednesday’s election.

2 years ago

Workers transport rice at Cipinang Central Rice Market in East Jakarta, on March 15, 2021.

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Jokowi blames floods for rice shortages

The National Police have been deployed to monitor rice distribution in the country.

2 years ago

All about money: A teller shows a customer rupiah bank notes on Oct. 30, 2023, at Bank BSI in Jakarta. The Indonesian currency opened lower at Rp 15,666 against the greenback on Feb. 16, 2024.

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Rupiah weakens against US dollar in the wake of election

Amid a weakening rupiah and cautious investor sentiment after the release of trade balance data, market players are waiting for United States retail sales figures, anticipating further currency fluctuations.

2 years ago

Made in Indonesia: Cars bound for export sit parked on Dec. 15, 2023, at a facility belonging to PT Indonesia Kendaraan Terminal in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Indonesian car exports were up 10.6 percent in the January to November period from the same period last year.

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Indonesia eyes 20 percent increase in car exports amid decline in local sales

The Industry Ministry hopes to ship 600,000 units from Indonesia this year, 100,000 units more than last year.

2 years ago

Pedestrians walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai on January 23, 2024. India's stock market has edged out Hong Kong to become the world's fourth-largest, a milestone that underscores growing global investor optimism about New Delhi's economic prospects, Bloomberg said on Jan. 23.

Asian markets rally after Wall Street highs

Asian markets rose Friday, supported by Wall Street and eurozone records, as traders shrugged off weak US retail sales and recession in Britain and Japan.

2 years ago

Presidential candidate pair Prabowo Subianto (left) and Gibran Rakabuming Raka walk on stage during the third 2024 presidential election debate at Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Jan. 7, 2024. The third debate covered issues of international relations, defense and security.

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Indonesia expects to see foreign inflows following Prabowo’s one-round win

Investors expect policy continuity after Prabowo secured nearly 60 percent of the vote based on preliminary election results.

2 years ago

Attendees look at stock trading movements on Jan. 2, 2024, during the trade opening ceremony at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta. The IDX Composite (IHSG) rebounded after a recent decline, surging by 1.3 percent to close at 7,303.28 at the end of trading on Feb. 15, 2024.

IDX Composite soars by 1.3% in line with election optimism

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite (IHSG) rebounded after a recent decline, surging by 1.3 percent, closing at 7,303.28 at the end of trading on Thursday.

2 years ago

Asian stocks rise, dollar eases as markets weigh US rate outlook

Asian stocks rose on Thursday, with the Nikkei breaching a new 34-year peak, while the dollar took a breather near a three-month high as markets assess when the Federal Reserve is likely to start its easing cycle after a run of strong economic data.

2 years ago

People walk outside the Bank of England in the City of London financial district of London on May 11, 2023.

Stocks extend slide; dollar rides Treasury yields higher

Asian shares extended a global sell-off on Wednesday, while the dollar and Treasury yields jumped as traders pared back expectations for the pace and scale of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.

2 years ago

A delivery worker pulls pallets up a street in the rain in Hong Kong on Oct. 18, 2023.

Asia tracks Wall St retreat as US inflation dents rate cut hopes

Asian equities sank Wednesday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street, as a forecast-topping US inflation report dealt a hefty blow to hopes for an early interest rate cut.

2 years ago

People look at a screen displaying stock prices during a ceremony to open the trading day on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta on Jan. 2, 2024.

IDX Composite drops 1.20% on Tuesday

The IDX Composite closed 1.20 percent lower on Tuesday, ahead of the 2024 general election and amid United States inflation data.

2 years ago

Motorists fill up on Pertamax-branded fuel at a gas station in Jakarta on Nov. 21, 2017.

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Fuel oil price on upward trajectory in 2024, govt says

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry expects prices of nonsubsidized fuel oil to rise throughout the year as geopolitical risks linger.

2 years ago

Representations of virtual currency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration picture taken on March 13, 2020.

Bitcoin breaks $50,000 for first time since 2021

Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand.

2 years ago

Several pieces of heavy equipment owned by PT Berau Coal conduct coal mining activities on March 4, 2022, at the Binungan mine in East Kalimantan.

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Heavy equipment sales take a dive as commodity prices plunge

Diversifying sales to the construction sector may help heavy equipment firms stay afloat.

2 years ago

A customer checks the quality of rice at Cipinang Market in East Jakarta in October 2022.

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Rice vanishes from shelves amid delayed harvest

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has pledged to accelerate rice distribution in response to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s order to “flood the market”.

2 years ago

Attendees look at a display of stock prices at a ceremony to open the trading day at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta on Jan. 2, 2024.

IDX Composite rises 0.86% on Monday ahead of election

The IDX Composite closed 0.86 percent higher on Monday, as the market was in “wait-and-see” mode ahead of the general election on Wednesday.

2 years ago

Electrifying: The Esemka Bima electric vehicle produced by domestic carmaker Esemka is displayed at the Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta on Feb. 16, 2023.

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Car sales plummet 26 percent year-on-year in January

The Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers Association (Gaikindo) has attributed the decline to weakening economic sentiment.

2 years ago

Workers complete the production of knitwear at the Rajong Binong Jati Center, Bandung, West Java, on June 6, 2020.

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Textile industry warns of production halt following import restrictions

Countries supplying Indonesia with mono-ethylene glycol (MEG), a material to produce polyester, have halted their shipments until they receive clarity regarding permits from the government.

2 years ago

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