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Thailand, Cambodia welcome 19 percent US tariff

Trump ordered stiff tariffs on dozens of trading partners in an effort to reshape global trade in favour of the US economy.

3 hours ago
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Trump hits dozens of countries' goods with steep tariffs

Trump set rates including a 35 percent duty on many goods from Canada, 50 percent for Brazil, 25 percent for India, 20 percent for Taiwan and 39 percent for Switzerland, according to a presidential executive order. ...

3 hours ago
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Trump gets his way on tariffs, but global trade system intact for now

Since World War II, most politicians and economists view free trade as a pillar of globalisation, enshrined in the 1947 signing of the GATT accord. ...

23 hours ago

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Some coal power plants may be labeled ‘green’ in revised classification

Experts say such a move would be a major step back in the country's journey toward lower carbon emissions.

1 year ago
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US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till end of 2023

The import tariff exclusions include industrial components such as pumps and electric motors, some car parts and chemicals, bicycles and vacuum cleaners.

1 year ago
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PLN plans to add 32 GW renewable energy capacity

PLN plans to add 32 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity and invest in grids that would be able to connect to more renewable power sources, its chief executive said on Wednesday.

1 year ago
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ASEAN vows tighter collab on food, digital tech, but experts cast doubt

Though ASEAN member states have vowed better collaboration on issues from food security to geopolitical risks, experts say technical difficulties and a lack of political will often threw a wrench into such efforts.

1 year ago
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We can't jump from fossil fuels to renewables, Pertamina says

Pertamina CEO Nicke Widyawati also proposed widening the scope of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to include decarbonization initiatives on the way to cleaner power supply.

1 year ago
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Domestic food supply safe despite declining rice output, govt says

The government has allayed concerns about domestic food security amid declining crops in Asia and commodity export restrictions imposed by several countries.

1 year ago
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RI high-speed railway will not be inaugurated until next month

The Transportation Ministry stated that it has not yet had a specific date for the high-speed railway's inauguration, but the earliest possible date is Oct. 1.  

1 year ago
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IESR urges PLN to include more renewables in new electricity procurement plan

State-owned electricity utility PLN should focus on boosting renewable energy projects in its revised electricity procurement plan (RUPTL) to seize funding opportunities from the landmark Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) deal.

1 year ago
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ASEAN leaders pledge to focus on food security, digital ties

Leaders of ASEAN countries have signed documents in which they promise to work together closely on food security and the digital economy for years to come.

1 year ago
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Putin tells Turkey's Erdogan: We're ready to discuss the grain deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that Russia was open to discussions about the Black Sea grain deal, an agreement that helped get Ukraine's grain to market and thus ease a global food crisis.

1 year ago
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Pertamina’s proposed biofuel may risk food security, state budget: Critics

Pertamina is examining the possibility of mixing more of its gasoline products with ethanol, in a bid to produce fuel with lower emissions, but experts warn the benefits are unlikely to outweigh the risks and challenges.

1 year ago
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Indonesia offers 'golden visa' to entice foreign investors

The five-year visa requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 million, while for the 10 years visa, a $5 million investment is required.

1 year ago
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Still no permit for high speed rail a week from Jokowi inaguration

The operator of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR) said it has yet to acquire an operating permit from the government despite President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo's intention of inaugurating the flagship project in less than a week.

1 year ago
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RI open to ‘kratom’ opioid exports despite proposed local ban

Indonesia is keeping open the possibility of exporting opium-like plant Mitragyna speciose to the United States amid ongoing legal debate as to whether the plant should be classed as an illegal narcotic.

1 year ago
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ASEAN struggles to align policies on critical minerals

ASEAN needs to devise a coordinated strategy on critical minerals if the member states are serious about helping each other develop their respective downstream industries, experts say.  

1 year ago
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Pertamina to replace Pertalite with biofuel product next year

State-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina will replace its Pertalite RON 90 gasoline with "Pertamax Green 92", which contains a ethanol, in hopes of reducing air pollution.

1 year ago
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US curbs AI chip exports from Nvidia, AMD to some Middle East countries

The US expanded the restriction of exports of sophisticated Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices artificial-intelligence chips beyond China to other regions including some countries in the Middle East.

1 year ago
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Govt expands electric motorbike subsidy to all citizens

Every national identity card (KTP) holder is now eligible to purchase one electric two-wheeler at a government-subsidized price, part of an effort to increase the country’s uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).

1 year ago
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ASEAN road map for regional power grid delayed

An eagerly awaited road map meant to guide ASEAN’s efforts to integrate power grids across the region has been pushed back.

1 year ago
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IMF managing director to meet leaders in China, go to Indonesia, India

"During Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 the Managing Director will be visiting China to engage in bilateral discussions with China's senior leadership team," they said. 

1 year ago
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Govt mulls switching fuel subsidy to Pertamax to curb pollution

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said the government was reviewing whether it would subsidize Pertamax, state-owned oil firm Pertamina’s RON 92 gasoline, in its latest effort to curb pollution.

1 year ago
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RI protectionism may stand in way of ASEAN digital economy pact

ASEAN countries are seeking to promote the digital economy framework agreement (DEFA), which will allow the region to greatly increase its digital economy potential, but Indonesia's current protectionist policies may stand in the way of reaching that goal.

1 year ago
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Fed's Powell: Higher rates may be needed, will move 'carefully'

The Fed has raised rates by 5.25 percentage points since March 2022, and inflation by the Fed's preferred gauge has moved down to 3.3 percent from its peak of 7 percent last summer.

1 year ago
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Biden administration unveils new crypto tax reporting rules

The rule is part of a broader push by Congress and regulatory authorities to crack down on crypto users who may be failing to pay their taxes.

1 year ago
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BI expands currency agreements with Thailand, Malaysia

The AFMGM event also saw the inclusion of Vietnam into a pact on regional payment integration.

1 year ago
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More than 700 Japanese exporters hit by China's seafood ban: Report

Japan exported about $600 million worth of aquatic products to China in 2022, making it the biggest market for Japanese exports, with Hong Kong second.

1 year ago
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RI to introduce carbon capture rule for industries by year end

The government is set to launch a new regulation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) by year-end in an effort to expedite investment on the technology and bring down emissions from hard-to-abate industries.

1 year ago
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RI may miss emission reduction target amid insufficient JETP funding

Indonesia may lack the necessary funding to complete the energy transition, putting the country at risk of missing its emission reduction targets, especially those of the next seven years.

1 year ago
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BI keeps key rates unchanged, sees action in time deposits from DHE

At its latest monthly monetary meeting, which ended on Thursday, Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the seventh consecutive month because of global uncertainties.

1 year ago
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India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years

In 2016, India imposed a 20 percent tax on sugar exports to curb overseas sales.

1 year ago
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