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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is photographed during the first day of the G20 Trade Ministerial Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, on Sept. 30, 2026.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is photographed during the first day of the G20 Trade Ministerial Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, on Sept. 30, 2026.`
Economy

'Handful' of G20 countries reject US stance on excess industrial capacity

A "handful" of Group of 20 trade ministers rejected calls by the United States to curb excess industrial capacity and "non-market" policies, the US Trade Representative's office said on Friday, exposing divisions within the group of major economies.

1 hour ago
Regulations premium

Businesses fear delays from special tax refund audits

The 2027 State Budget Law passed Tuesday gives the finance minister authority to conduct examinations and special audits of state revenue collection, which companies worry may hold up tax refunds and hurt their cash flow.  

6 hours ago
Economy premium

Businesses urge ‘continuity’ as Bahlil gets senior minister post

President Prabowo’s appointment of Bahlil Lahadalia as coordinating downstreaming and energy transition minister as well as Muhammad Sarmuji as the industry minister sparks calls for regulatory reform, policy continuity and an end to fragmented policymaking.

17 hours ago

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Markets premium

Danantara plans 10% IDX stake purchase

In February, Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani said that it was common practice for sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), a role Danantara partly fulfills, to hold stakes in global bourses, typically ranging from 15 to 30 percent.  

23 hours ago
Companies

Chasing the worries away: PRENAGEN and Ji Chang-wook help women turn woes into action

PRENAGEN reiterates its commitment to creating a safe space and a supporting system for women through their #SiapaTakutJadiIbu campaign, as they introduce Ji Chang-wook as new brand ambassador to ease their worries with a special message.

1 day ago
Markets

Dollar at 17-month high as global bond rout hits euro

The US dollar headed for its third straight week of gains on Friday, perched at a 17-month high as a bond market rout pushed borrowing costs across the globe to multi-decade peaks in the face of inflationary fears over higher oil prices.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Mining groups press for timely 2027 quota approval to avoid disruptions

The RKAB approval process should follow the established fourth-quarter timeline to avoid any delays, which could impact miners' operational readiness, production planning and other related aspects alongside state revenue potential, two industry associations have stressed.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Inflation ticks up, putting pressure on BI

The food price squeeze could persist into next year as El Nino conditions linger into early 2027, raising the risk of weaker agricultural output and further price increases.

1 day ago
tech

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

The administration faces increasing scrutiny over risks posed by advanced AI, after OpenAI and Anthropic reported their AI agents had gone rogue and hacked into other companies' systems.

3 days ago
tech

TikTok reaches first state settlement over teen safety claims, agrees to user limits

TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million under the settlement, but the state's payout could grow to $300 million if 40 other attorneys general sign on to similar agreements with the company within a specified timeframe, according to the settlement.

1 week ago
tech

Rhemedi gets OpenAI’s Select Partner status

Artificial Intelligence is a tool to help people understand health more deeply, recognize risks earlier, and take more appropriate action, while clinical responsibility remains with physicians and healthcare professionals.

1 week ago
tech

US warns Australia's social media algorithm reforms risk 'facilitating censorship'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed measure was not intended to grant governments greater authority, but rather to restore individuals' control over their content choices.

1 week ago
tech

Alibaba plans AI model with 5 trillion to 10 trillion parameters, unveils new chip

Alibaba Group plans to train a new artificial intelligence model with between 5 trillion and 10 trillion parameters, chief executive Eddie Wu said on Tuesday, as the Chinese technology giant outlined a sweeping strategy encompassing AI models, chips and data centers.

1 week ago
tech

Bessent proposes US-China AI safety notifications in talks with Chinese vice premier

The meeting covered plans to "operationalize" a process agreed in May for each side to identify potential tariff cuts on non-strategic goods, called the "Board of Trade."

1 week ago
companies

Chasing the worries away: PRENAGEN and Ji Chang-wook help women turn woes into action

PRENAGEN reiterates its commitment to creating a safe space and a supporting system for women through their #SiapaTakutJadiIbu campaign, as they introduce Ji Chang-wook as new brand ambassador to ease their worries with a special message.

1 day ago
companies

Living Lab Ventures hosts Ambassador of Japan to ASEAN, highlights Japan–ASEAN investment

The meeting also highlighted the role of the Japan Thematic Fund (JTF), an initiative aimed at strengthening investment and business opportunities between Japan and Southeast Asia, with Indonesia as one of its key markets.

2 days ago
companies

Certification of Boeing 737 MAX delayed by software bug

United States air safety regulators are delaying certification of the 737 MAX 10 until determining a fresh software glitch poses no safety risk, a top official said Monday.

4 days ago
companies

US airlines oppose China's bid to add more flights

The head of industry group Airlines for America said on Thursday that US carriers oppose adding more direct flights from China to the United States even as Chinese President Xi Jinping raised the idea.

1 week ago
markets

Dollar at 17-month high as global bond rout hits euro

The US dollar headed for its third straight week of gains on Friday, perched at a 17-month high as a bond market rout pushed borrowing costs across the globe to multi-decade peaks in the face of inflationary fears over higher oil prices.

1 day ago
markets

Bonds set for bruising September but stocks little fazed

The rise in borrowing costs has been front-and-center for investors, given that sovereign yields are an anchor for global markets, a reference price for investing in riskier stocks and a benchmark for mortgages and corporate borrowing.

2 days ago
markets

Stocks drop, oil rises as Hormuz hopes fade

Hopes for an easing of Middle East tensions were dashed at the weekend when Donald Trump rejected Iran's offer for a seven-day truce.

4 days ago

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