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A worker in protective gear uses a tool to scoop molten metal on Sept. 16, 2025, at Harita Nickel’s smelting facility on Obi Island in South Halmahera, North Maluku.
A worker in protective gear uses a tool to scoop molten metal on Sept. 16, 2025, at Harita Nickel’s smelting facility on Obi Island in South Halmahera, North Maluku.`
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RI urged to honor contracts, keep doors open in mineral tug-of-war

Despite opportunities to align its critical mineral supply chains with Western countries, experts urge Jakarta to safeguard its reputation as a reliable partner by upholding agreements with existing investors, many of whom are Chinese firms.

9 hours ago
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Govt extends annual tax return deadline to April 30

Only 8.8 million tax returns had been filed for the 2025 tax year by March 24, out of a target of 15 million submissions, covering both individual and corporate taxpayers.

10 hours ago
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IDX rebounds after long holiday amid geopolitical jitters

Following the Nyepi-Lebaran long holiday, the bourse resumed trading on March 25 with a positive tone that was mirrored by regional markets on investor sentiment buoyed by reports that Washington was exploring diplomatic channels for de-escalation with Tehran.

12 hours ago

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Local ceramic makers demand priority access to natural gas supply

Gas utilization in the first quarter stood at 70-72 percent, below its 80 percent target and slightly lower than the 73 percent recorded in 2025, industry players said.

14 hours ago
Tech

Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high ​risk" social media accounts for under 16s, according ​to a ministerial regulation issued earlier this month.

17 hours ago
Markets

Tourism, hospitality players to convene to explore sector's potential

The inaugural event, to be held on May 12 at The Langham, Jakarta, is arranged to reflect Indonesia’s unique tourism realities while addressing the evolving demands of travelers, brands and capital. 

18 hours ago
Markets

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul spiked by more than three percent at one point, while those in Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, Wellington and Taipei also rallied.

19 hours ago
Economy

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’

The Philippines is also keeping the option of increasing its coal imports from top supplier Indonesia in an effort to reduce electricity rate hikes.

22 hours ago
tech

Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high ​risk" social media accounts for under 16s, according ​to a ministerial regulation issued earlier this month.

17 hours ago
tech

OpenAI to introduce ads to all ChatGPT free and Go users in US

OpenAI will begin showing ads to all users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

3 days ago
tech

Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount

If Meta settles on the 20 percent figure, the layoffs will be the company's most significant since a restructuring in late 2022 and early 2023 that it dubbed the "year of efficiency."

1 week ago
tech

US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of intentionally trying to hook young internet users.

1 week ago
economy

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’

The Philippines is also keeping the option of increasing its coal imports from top supplier Indonesia in an effort to reduce electricity rate hikes.

22 hours ago
economy

Indigenous knowledge helps save lives in flood-hit Malalo, Sumatra

Evidence shows that Indigenous, community-based mitigation systems are effective in saving lives during disasters. Therefore, legal recognition of Indigenous communities and customary forests is an urgent priority, alongside efforts to strengthen local knowledge systems and ensure their sustainability.

1 day ago
economy

Ramadan 2026: More selective, not slower

Spending during Ramadan this year marked an overall shift in composition as consumers moved away from leisure toward necessities, giving policymakers clues as to how best to realign seasonal measures.

1 day ago
economy

China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign firms

Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Sunday to further open up the economy and fully implement national treatment for foreign enterprises, as the country seeks to reassure the outside world amid rising global trade tensions.

3 days ago
companies

Philips reaffirms commitment to expand equitable access to quality healthcare in Indonesia

Özlem Fidanci, chief of Philips International Region and member of the Royal Philips Executive Committee, spoke to The Jakarta Post during her visit to Jakarta about Philips’ initiatives and healthcare technology innovations, underscoring the company’s longstanding commitment to expanding equitable access to quality health care in Indonesia.

1 week ago
companies

Marriott Bonvoy and Bank Mandiri launch cornerstone collaboration

In a world where travel has become the norm, travelers are continuously searching for an experience that has the ability to enrich their adventures, without dealing with any obstacles or hassles. Therefore, businesses have to evolve and innovate in order to meet the expectations of their consumers.

2 weeks ago
markets

Tourism, hospitality players to convene to explore sector's potential

The inaugural event, to be held on May 12 at The Langham, Jakarta, is arranged to reflect Indonesia’s unique tourism realities while addressing the evolving demands of travelers, brands and capital. 

18 hours ago
markets

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul spiked by more than three percent at one point, while those in Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, Wellington and Taipei also rallied.

19 hours ago
markets

Shares rally, oil rebounds as Trump extends Iran ultimatum

Markets were taken on a rollercoaster ride at the start of the week after Trump added five days to his Saturday ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, citing productive talks with unidentified Iranian officials, which Tehran has denied.

1 day ago
markets

IEA discussing further oil stock releases, chief Birol says

The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

2 days ago
markets

Asia shares skid, yields rise as Gulf war escalates

Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors if US President Donald Trump followed through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours.

2 days ago
markets

US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea in bid to tame prices

The waiver will bring some 140 million barrels of oil to global markets and help relieve pressure on energy supply, United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X.

4 days ago

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