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People walk near the DayOne data center in Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) in Batam city, Riau Islands, on July 20. Batam has attracted at least 16 new data centers in various stages, despite limited clean water and electricity infrastructure .
People walk near the DayOne data center in Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) in Batam city, Riau Islands, on July 20. Batam has attracted at least 16 new data centers in various stages, despite limited clean water and electricity infrastructure .`
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US-China trade war gives Indonesia shot at boosting investment

Combined investment from mainland China and Hong Kong reached US$11.5 billion in H1 2026, nearly three times the $4.1 billion recorded a year earlier.

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Indonesia mulls vehicle-based curb on subsidized fuel

Under the latest plan disclosed by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, the government would restrict purchases by those classified in deciles 9 and 10 under the National Socioeconomic Single Data (DTSEN) system.

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Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates

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Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates

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Trump announces temporary tariff relief on ground beef imports

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Tesla, other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China

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