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Regulations

Malaysia central bank cuts rates for first time in five years on growth risks

Malaysia has reported a string of soft economic data in recent months with growth slowing to 4.4% in the first quarter, while exports unexpectedly fell in May.

3 hours ago
Economy premium

Retail sales, consumer confidence tick up during school holiday

Retail sales and consumer confidence saw slight improvements in June according to preliminary RSI data, which attributed the uptick to "seasonal factors” including Idul Adha and the school holiday. ...

3 hours ago
Companies premium

Garuda to buy 79 Boeing aircraft in bid to ease US tariff pressure

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir has announced that national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia will increase its planned order of Boeing aircraft to 79 planes as part of ongoing import tariff negotiations with the US. ...

3 hours ago

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Regulations premium

Manpower Minister mulls holding back layoff data to avoid ‘pessimism’

Layoffs have continued to rise across the country, especially in labor-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear.  

5 hours ago
Economy premium

Bad loans creep up in May amid sluggish bank loan growth

In May, BI revised down its projection for loan growth this year, from 11–13 percent to 8–11 percent.

8 hours ago
Tech

China speeds up renewables building spree: Report

China is accelerating its record-breaking renewable energy drive, installing 1.5 times more wind and solar this year than last -- three-quarters of global capacity under construction, a report said Wednesday.

9 hours ago
Markets

US to impose 50 percent tariff on copper imports

US Comex copper futures jumped more than 12 percent to a record high after President Donald Trump announced the planned tariffs.

9 hours ago
Economy premium

US maintains tariff threat despite Indonesian concessions

Indonesia has yet to secure lower tariffs from the United States despite a range of concessions it put on the table. Experts caution that striking a trade deal may be “too complex” a task.

22 hours ago
Companies

Technovation Reveals Sampoerna’s Progress in Smoke-Free Product Innovation

PT HM Sampoerna Tbk (Sampoerna) has made significant progress in advancing smoke-free products in Indonesia, as science- and technology-driven alternatives continue to gain public trust. These innovations are delivering positive impacts for adult consumers, business partners, and public health.

1 day ago
Companies

Smoke-Free Alternatives Production Supported by World-Class Laboratory

As smoke-free alternatives developed by PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (Sampoerna) and its parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI), continue to gain popularity, a key question arises: How do Sampoerna and PMI meet both domestic and export demand while maintaining high-quality standards?

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Govt, House commission agree on key macroeconomic assumptions

The government and House of Representatives  Commission XI, which oversees financial affairs, approved the basic macroeconomic assumptions for the 2026 state budget.

1 day ago
Economy premium

Trump sends Prabowo letter to ram through trade talks

In a letter dated Monday and posted on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account, the United States president said the measure was needed to correct “very persistent” trade imbalances that he blamed on Indonesian tariff and nontariff trade barriers.

1 day ago
Regulations

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, Malaysia

The 14 countries sent letters so far, which included smaller US exporters like Serbia, Thailand and Tunisia, hinted at opportunities for additional negotiations while at the same time warning that any reprisal steps would be met with a like-for-like response.

1 day ago
Regulations premium

Miners split over plan to shorten approval periods

A government plan to revert from a triennial to an annual basis for mining work plan approvals (RKAB) has drawn mixed reactions from industry players, with some warning of increased uncertainty and red tape but others seeing a chance to boost flexibility and revenue.

1 day ago
Companies premium

AirAsia wants to add more international routes connecting Indonesia

The Malaysia-based airline plans to expand its network with routes connecting Indonesia with Northern Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

2 days ago
Regulations

China retaliates against EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices

Tensions between Beijing and Brussels have been rising, with the European Union imposing tariffs on China-built electric vehicles and Beijing slapping duties on imported brandy from the bloc.

2 days ago
Companies premium

KFC Indonesia sells unit stake to firm linked to Haji Isam

The divestment comes as KFC Indonesia faces headwinds from slowing consumer demand amid boycott movements linked to the Middle East crisis.

2 days ago
Economy

Indonesia, US to sign MoU on $1.25b wheat purchases

Jakarta has also pledged to step up its energy and merchandise imports to close the trade gap.

2 days ago
Economy

China says BRICS not seeking 'confrontation' after Trump tariff threat

Conceived two decades ago as a forum for fast-growing economies, BRICS has come to be seen as a Chinese-driven counterbalance to US and western European power.

2 days ago
Economy

Airlangga to visit US on Monday ahead of tariff deadline, official says

Coordinating economic minister Airlangga Hartarto, the country's main negotiator in tariff talks with the United States, is scheduled to go to the US on Monday, an official told Reuters.

2 days ago
Regulations

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil

With forums such as the G7 and G20 groups of major economies hamstrung by divisions and the disruptive "America First" approach of the US president, BRICS is presenting itself as a haven for multilateral diplomacy amid violent conflicts and trade wars.

2 days ago
Regulations

ASEAN needs ‘bolder reforms’ to attract investments: PM Wong

To get there, bolder reforms are needed, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a video message posted on YouTube on July 5, adding that the association’s 10 nations may be limited in scale individually but together have considerable weight.

2 days ago
Regulations

Trump tariffs to kick in August 1, barring trade deals

The rates will "boomerang back" to the sometimes very high levels that President Donald Trump had announced on April 2 -- before he suspended the levies to allow for trade talks and set a July 9 deadline for agreements, Bessent told CNN.

2 days ago
Markets

Stocks slip amid US tariff confusion, oil skids

With very few actual trade deals done, analysts had suspected Donald Trump's tariff deadline would be pushed out, though it was still not clear if the new date applied to all trading partners or just some.

2 days ago
Economy premium

Widening deficit spurs calls to curb major spending

The House Budget Commit has green-lit the Finance Ministry's recommended SAL drawdown to shore up shortfalls as a result of earlier-than-expected fiscal pressures due to stuttering disbursement for the government's big-ticket flagship programs.

2 days ago
Tech

Bappenas, Aftech launch platform to push digital transformation

The Digital x Real Sector Launchpad has been implemented at dairy cow cooperative in Malang, East Java, providing various services to support digital transformation.

2 days ago
Companies premium

Telkom to consolidate weak subsidiaries in major shake-up

Telkom's new CEO is starting her tenure with a bang, kicking off an initiative to strengthen the state-owned telco's bottom line by streamlining underperforming subsidiaries through internal consolidation and possibly external mergers.

3 days ago
Markets

OPEC+ to hike petrol output to 548,000 bpd in August

The meeting comes after a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, which briefly sent prices above US$80 a barrel.

3 days ago
Regulations

BRICS finance ministers make unified proposal for IMF reforms

The joint statement by the group's finance ministers marks the first time the BRICS countries haveagreed on a unified position on the proposed reforms. They agreed to back the shared proposal at an IMF review meeting coming up in December, which will discuss changes to a quota system that defines contributions and voting rights.

3 days ago
Economy

BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

The draft summit declaration does not mention the United States or its president by name. But it is a clear political shot directed at Washington from 11 emerging nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. 

3 days ago

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Wed, July 9, 2025

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