Asian markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street in response to Donald Trump's tax-cut pledge, while the yen weakened slightly ahead of an expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan later in the day.

The government has announced a plan to import 180,000 tonnes of beef and is considering to import another 100,000 tonnes of buffalo meat.

Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fueled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.

China and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump hinted at potential new tariffs on Chinese imports, ending a brief reprieve for the markets.

At Monday's ceremony to inaugurate 37 electricity projects in Sumedang, West Java, the President doubled down on his promise to end fuel imports as part of his administration's food and energy self-sufficiency drive.

The ruling could still be appealed, but with the WTO’s appellate body being inactive since 2019, it raises concerns about enforcement, potentially rendering the ruling irrelevant for Indonesia.

Traders in Jakarta are bracing for the inauguration of Donald Trump as US president on Monday and will watch closely for his day-one policies, especially for potential changes in trade and immigration policies that could impact global business and investor sentiment.

China and Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday as US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's call eased some of the Sino-US tensions.

The certificates will come from emission reductions from several power projects on Java Island worth 2.48 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), the Ministry of Environment said.

The IDX Composite closed the week on Friday up 0.66 percent, and an MNC Sekuritas analyst says the index could strengthen further if it stays above the 6,931 support level.

The IDX Composite closed 0.39 percent higher on Thursday after better-than-expected US core inflation data and a surprise interest rate cut by Bank Indonesia.

"We have been studying it for a long time, and we don’t want to lose to our neighboring countries,” Luhut said. 

Asian markets extended a global rally Thursday after below-forecast US inflation provided a much-needed shot of relief to investors and revived hopes for interest rate cuts this year.

The IDX Composite continued its downward trend on Tuesday, falling by 0.86 percent. Foreign capital outflows put significant pressure on the index.

The motorcycle industry expects 2025 will be challenging, partly due to multiple additional taxes for new purchases levied by regional governments.

The IDX Composite index plunged 1.02 percent on Monday amid global concern over the United States Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and continued foreign capital outflows.

The IDX Composite rose 0.34 percent on Friday due to significant foreign inflows as market sentiment improved despite global uncertainties.

Analysts expect the market to rebound this year after last year's lackluster performance, primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the elections in February and November, though whether it will rally gradually or quickly to surpass 2023 levels remains to be seen.

The IDX Composite closed slightly higher on Tuesday, up by 0.04 percent. It iswassupported by positive foreign investor sentiment despite mixed sector performances.

Brazil has declared itself free of FMD without vaccination since May 2024 and is waiting for formal recognition from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

However, procurement of wheat would only be necessary when the country was in short supply of domestic corn.

The IDX Composite closed lower on Monday amid cautious market sentiment caused by the upcoming United States Federal Reserve’s policy decisions and Donald Trump’s inauguration.

According to the World Bank, the introduction of the SRBI has had unintended consequences of crowding out government borrowing, as commercial banks have reduced their holdings of government securities and turned toward BI’s new securities.

Those services will include gold deposits, gold working capital loans, corporate gold deposit services and gold trading.

The IDX Composite closed slightly higher on Friday, as the market remained cautious over domestic policy development and global geopolitical tensions.

Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lackluster start to 2025, while the dollar was perched at a two-year high against a basket of currencies as investors fret about US rates staying higher for longer.

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite index closed higher on Thursday, gaining 1.18 percent to end the trading day at 7,163.20.

Asian stocks began the year on a dour note on Thursday as they struggled for traction after a jittery close to 2024, while the US dollar charged higher and investor sentiment stayed cautious ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Amid sluggish performance, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and regulators highlighted silver linings and expressed optimism for next year.

Asian shares made a muted start to the week on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged rich Wall Street equity valuations while underpinning the US dollar near multi-month peaks.