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Textile industry, govt at odds over rising yarn imports

The Indonesian Filament Yarn Producers Association (APSyFI) accused the government of bowing to “import mafia” interests at the expense of local producers of similar goods who are struggling to survive.

18 hours ago
Economy

China coal power surges even as renewables hit record high

Coal accounts for around half of China's power generation, down from three-quarters in 2016. ...

21 hours ago
Economy

Indonesia urges EU to remove countervailing duty on biodiesel after WTO ruling

The Trade Ministry on Monday urged the European Union to immediately remove countervailing duties on biodiesel imports, after the World Trade Organization backed the Southeast Asian country on several key claims in a complaint to the trade body. ...

1 day ago

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RI banks uncertain about green financing, investment

Green financing has become one of the most discussed topics in Indonesia, yet financial institutions in the country remain hesitant.

1 year ago
Economy

Smart Villages catalyzing citizen welfare

People visiting villages today can observe for themselves the increasing fairness in rural development and the growing prosperity of its inhabitants. With the Village Law, the strategy for equalizing national development stems from the nurturing of villages.

1 year ago
Economy

Chinese factories slip deeper into contraction, more policy support likely

China's manufacturing activity contracted for a second straight month in November and at a quicker pace, suggesting more stimulus will be needed to shore up economic growth and restore confidence that the authorities can ably support industry.

1 year ago
Economy

Village data should be updated weekly, minister says

Villages, Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration Minister Abdul Halim Iskandar has requested that data on each village’s residents, development targets and achievements be updated weekly.

1 year ago
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Indonesia looks to increase hybrid electric car exports, mulls incentives

Indonesia is looking to increase exports of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to seize the opportunity presented by the global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs).

1 year ago
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Indonesia looks to South Korea for cooperation on CCS/CCUS

The government is looking to South Korea for collaboration in the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage technology that promises to reduce the ecological footprint of coal power.

1 year ago
Economy

2024 customs and excise policies strengthen 2045 Golden Indonesia Vision

According to the recent study released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) earlier this month, the national economy in the third quarter of 2023 grew by 4.94 percent year-on-year (yoy). While the performance is positive, attention is drawn to the fact that the growth percentage is below the psychological threshold of 5 percent.

1 year ago
Economy premium

Market traders bemoan ‘abnormal’ food price increase

Industry association IKAPPI insists that it is too early for the seasonal year-end increase in staple food prices.

1 year ago
Economy

Equity and progress: Indonesia's 2024 infrastructure plan

Infrastructure development in Indonesia faces several crucial challenges that need to be addressed to enhance the welfare and productivity of the people.

1 year ago
Economy premium

FDI in Indonesia continues to grow despite Israel-related boycott, says minister

Amid a boycott on goods perceived to be from companies supporting Israel, Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia assures that investment in Indonesia will continue to grow as planned.

1 year ago
Economy

FLPP: Empowering housing access in 2024 budget

The government is persistently pushing for affordable and decent housing access for all Indonesians to positively impact society and the economy, particularly enhancing the overall welfare.

1 year ago
Economy

Crisis-mired Germany to blow through debt limit in 2023

Germany's top court last week said Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government had broken the constitutional debt rule by transferring money earmarked for coronavirus pandemic support to a fund to fight climate change.

1 year ago
Election Updates

BI anticipates higher demand for cash ahead of year-end holidays and election

BI Deputy Governor Doni Primanto Joewono said the cash supply would prevent cash insufficiency during the busy seasons. 

1 year ago
Economy

APBN 2024: Foundations for an Advanced Indonesia 2045

Amid the dynamics of the global economy, the state budget (APBN) has to function as a reliable shock absorber that is able to protect people's purchasing power, maintain economic stability, as well as maintain healthy and sustainable fiscal management.

1 year ago
Economy

Singapore economy growth beats forecast in third quarter

The 1.1 percent expansion in July-September was driven by the construction industry and services sector, including tourism.

1 year ago
Economy

China govt advisers call for steady growth target in 2024, more stimulus

Chinese government advisers will recommend economic growth targets for next year ranging from 4.5 percent to 5.5 percent to an annual policymakers' meeting, as Beijing seeks to create jobs and keep long-term development goals on track.

1 year ago
Economy

Regional economic integration underpins Indonesia’s transformation

Indonesia is situated in the middle of the dynamic Indo-Pacific region, and deepening regional economic integration is a strategic objective because it underpins future stability and prosperity.

1 year ago
Economy premium

RI eyes building Java-Sumatra power transmission project with JETP funding

Indonesia is pushing to include the Java-Sumatra interconnection transmission line project as one of the first projects to be funded through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), the JETP secretariat says.

1 year ago
Economy

Indonesia unveils investment plan for $20b energy transition pact

The roadmap, which comes less than two weeks before the COP28 summit in Dubai, outlines Jakarta's vision to reach net-zero power sector emissions by 2050 using cash from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). 

1 year ago
Economy

Milei's Argentina dollarization plan has Latin American precursors

Argentine president-elect Javier Milei ran his campaign on promises to ditch the peso for the US dollar and do away with a central bank -- all in the name of subduing rampant inflation.

1 year ago
Economy premium

US, Australia, others to help Indonesia OECD accession, govt says

Member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have expressed their support for Indonesia’s accession into the bloc, the government said, with some saying they would provide technical assistance to speed up the archipelago’s membership to the body.

1 year ago
Economy premium

IKN draws no foreign funds so far, but lots of interest: Jokowi

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has admitted that Indonesia’s new capital city megaproject has attracted no foreign investment so far, which experts say is because the project is commercially unattractive, irrespective of external macroeconomic conditions.

1 year ago
Economy

Airlangga discusses digital trends, low-carbon economic growth with Silicon Valley CEOs

As part of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo's working visit to Stanford University on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in San Francisco, the United States, Jokowi held a meeting with CEOs from major companies in Silicon Valley.

1 year ago
Economy

Indo-Pacific trade deal prospects dim as 2024 US election year politics loom

The lack of trade outcomes overshadowed the Commerce Department's announcement that it had completed two more non-binding IPEF pillars on clean energy cooperation and anti-corruption measures.

1 year ago
Economy premium

Mandalika’s uphill journey to becoming a 'new Bali'

The government's lofty ambition to develop "new Balis" as tourist magnets around the country has run up against challenges in Mandalika on the island of Lombok, where the tourism concept relies heavily on motorsport.

1 year ago
Economy premium

Biden lauds IPEF progress as trade deal stumbles

US President says the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) begins a dialogue on critical minerals to create clean energy jobs.

1 year ago
Economy premium

Jokowi invites global CEOs from APEC countries to invest in Indonesia

During APEC CEO Summit, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called global business leaders to invest in Indonesia, leveraging its robust economic growth amid global economic uncertainty.

1 year ago
Economy premium

In Stanford speech, Jokowi demands ‘constructive’ help for energy transition

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo says climate finance to help developing countries in their energy transition should be more constructive in nature.

1 year ago
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Researchers, policymakers must strengthen R&D in energy sector: BRIN

BRIN says the success of research and development of transitioning to NRE requires pentahelix collaboration.

1 year ago
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Retailers, suppliers wary of deeper sales decline amid Israel boycott calls

Retailers have started to feel the pinch from a call to boycott pro-Israel products with firms wary that it could lead to a bigger jolt to businesses unless the government intervenes, associations said on Wednesday.

1 year ago
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