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RI considers WTO action over Malaysia's antidumping duty

Indonesia’s Trade Ministry says it will carefully “monitor” Malaysia’s antidumping duty imposed on Indonesian plastic goods and may bring the matter to the World Trade Organization (WTO) “if necessary”, while experts urge swift action to protect domestic industries.

18 hours ago
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BI to gradually scale back rupiah securities for credit room

The central bank has pared down outstanding SRBI by 4.5 percent since end 2024 to Rp 881.86 trillion in April in a bid to free up liquidity and boost domestic bank loans. ...

1 day ago
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Govt bends local content rule to lowest level to spur domestic buys

Under the new rule introduced late last month, state institutions are permitted to buy domestic products with at least 25 percent local content instead of 40 percent previously. ...

2 days ago

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Govt to launch Soekarno-Hatta LCC only Terminal in Q1 2026

On the heels of Sunday's launch of the aiport's newly renovated haj terminal, the government has disclosed a plan to overhaul Terminal 1F to serve just low-cost carriers by the end of first quarter next year.

4 days ago
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New task force no guarantor of progress in coal retirement

The creation of a new task force signals growing government support for the early retirement of coal power plants, but experts warn the initiative may fail unless it is backed by strong political will and international funding.

4 days ago
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Low earners may ‘lose out’ in expanded housing program

Experts are wary that the new regulation will put more pressure on already struggling low-income communities, as they will have to compete with individuals in the new higher-income brackets to secure affordable housing. 

6 days ago
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Apple CEO says most US iPhones to be 'sourced' in India

Apple expects US tariffs to cost $900 million in the current quarter, even though their impact was "limited" at the start of this year, chief executive Tim Cook said on an earnings call.

1 week ago
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EV industry urges govt to reinstate two-wheeler subsidies as market slows

A plan to review the subsidy program for a possible extension has been shelved as the government awaits clarity on the impact of US trade policies.

1 week ago
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Furniture exporters decry new quarantine rule

The Indonesian Furniture and Craft Association (HIMKI) says a new rule imposed by the Indonesian Quarantine Agency that extends its commodity list will hamper the export of furniture and handicrafts.

1 week ago
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Ministry plans to make use of unlicensed oil wells

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry plans to formulate a regulation for utilizing unlicensed oil wells to ramp up oil and gas lifting in the country.  

1 week ago
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Tax Stimulus Boosts Indonesia’s Economic Recovery

In 2024, Indonesia experienced a slowdown in inflation, reaching a record low of 1.57 percent. While this indicates price stability, it also signals the need for greater stimulus to sustain economic growth.

1 week ago
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US needs precision manufacturing, not textile industry: Bessent

"The goal here is to bring back the high quality industrial jobs to the US. President (Donald) Trump is interested in the jobs of the future, not the jobs of the past," Bessent told reporters at a White House briefing.

1 week ago
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The right incentive to stimulate the national economy

Tax incentives can be categorized into four types, namely exemption from tax imposition, reduction of tax base, reduction of tax rate and tax deferral. In essence, a tax incentive policy is the government's effort to ensure that the economy continues to run and grow, as well as encouraging taxpayers to remain compliant both formally and materially.

1 week ago
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Govt to ban retention of workers' graduation certificates

The Manpower Ministry plans to clamp down on the all-too common practice of employers holding onto the graduation certificates of employees, even ex-employees, effectively keeping them hostage against quitting.

1 week ago
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Singapore seeks US tariff concessions on pharmaceutical exports

Gan Kim Yong, who is also the trade minister and helms the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce, told reporters Sunday that pharmaceuticals make up more than 10 percent of the city state's exports to the United States, according to the Straits Times.

1 week ago
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Counterfeit goods persist despite govt curbs, renewed US complaints

Mangga Dua market has been thrust into spotlight yet again as a barrier to trade in the USTR's 2025 National Trade Estimate Report, which has singled out the North Jakarta market as a bustling hub of counterfeit goods.

1 week ago
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US 'appreciates' Indonesia’s proposal on bilateral trade

The government says the US has expressed appreciation for Indonesia’s position on bilateral trade and lauded Jakarta’s decision to get into negotiations early, as a high-ranking delegation wraps up talks in Washington, DC.

1 week ago
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Indonesia wants 'fair and square' trade in US tariff talks

Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto, the head of delegation, and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati have been in the United States since last week negotiating the proposed 32 percent tariffs the US wants to impose on Indonesia. These tariffs have been put on hold for 90 days.

2 weeks ago
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Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea mining

President Donald Trump has defied international norms on the nascent field of deep-sea mining, signing an executive order Thursday expanding the practice for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo greenlights rice export amid rising production

The announcement comes just days after the government rejected a request from Malaysia to import rice from Indonesia, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply.

2 weeks ago
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BI keeps rate unchanged amid flagging rupiah

Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to keep its key interest rates in place as the rupiah remains weak, and noted that mounting global pressure stemming from trade disruption threatens Indonesia’s economic growth.

2 weeks ago
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President Prabowo shrugs off LG pulling out from battery investment

Prabowo told reporters that Indonesia is a big country with a bright future and there would be new investment to take the place of the South Korean company in the electric vehicle battery ecosystem.

2 weeks ago
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US to phase out many synthetic food dyes, Kennedy and FDA head say

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said on Tuesday that the agency plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the US food supply by revoking authorizations of some and working with industry to voluntarily remove others.

2 weeks ago
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US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The tariffs on companies from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam will still need to be ratified at a meeting of the International Trade Commission in June.

2 weeks ago
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Finance Ministry to backstop foreign investment in Nusantara: OIKN

The guarantees, aimed at easing investor concerns over the megaproject’s execution and continuity, will be issued jointly by the Finance Ministry and PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (PT PII), the ministry’s infrastructure guarantee vehicle.

2 weeks ago
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Nusantara’s second construction phase has started, IKN Authority says

The body noted that the auction process, management handover and subsequent implementation of construction work would soon take place.

3 weeks ago
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EU eases deforestation law reporting for companies

Companies have to submit a due diligence statement annually, rather than for each shipment or batch of goods placed on the EU market, the Commission said in rule changes published late on Tuesday in response to industry demands.

3 weeks ago
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China orders halts to Boeing jet deliveries

Beijing has also asked that Chinese carriers halt any purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies, the Bloomberg report said. 

3 weeks ago
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Govt to lift Nusantara spending freeze, minister says

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the government would lift a temporary freeze on funding for national strategic projects, including those earmarked for the future capital city Nusantara in East Kalimantan.

3 weeks ago
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US exempts tech imports in tariff step back

The move came as retaliatory Chinese import tariffs of 125 percent on US goods took effect Saturday, with Beijing standing defiant against its biggest trade partner.

3 weeks ago

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