Following the recovery of two bodies on Saturday, Freeport Indonesia's rescue teams are continuing the difficult search for the five workers still trapped nearly two weeks since a devastating landslide collapsed an underground mine on Sept. 8 in Grasberg, Central Papua.

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

Several online platforms, including Chinese retailers AliExpress and Temu and social media giants Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, are being probed under the European Union's landmark Digital Services Act (DSA).

US President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made progress on a TikTok agreement and would meet face-to-face in six weeks in South Korea to discuss trade, illicit drugs and the Russia-Ukraine war.

After the August unrest, the government has projected higher spending next year that aims to accelerate economic growth. Doubts remain on whether it can generate enough revenue to finance the plan.   

Calls for reform are being reinforced by Foreign Ministry warnings over a surge in cases involving migrant workers.

Even prior to Dony Oskaria’s appointment, analysts had suggested the removal of Erick Thohir could lead to the dissolution of the SOEs Ministry or its merger with Danantara.

Bank Indonesia's rate cut this week stunned markets for all the wrong reasons - investors fear the central bank is bowing to pressure from President Prabowo Subianto to juice the economy, compromising its independence and risking a rupiah sell-off.

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has backtracked on plans to make cost-sharing mandatory in health insurance policies.

Spanning 2.5 million hectares across three national parks, the TRHS is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its role in conserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species.

Asian markets swung Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following the US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Following deadly protests and unrest that shook the country last month, the government has decided to increase total spending to Rp 3.84 quadrillion (US$232.4 billion), including an increase in regional spending to Rp 693 trillion.

The government has said it will not renew the incentive scheme, which since 2024 has allowed automakers to import completely built-up (CBU) EVs without paying import duties, luxury tax or value-added tax (VAT).

Experts view the empty minister’s seat as evidence of the ministry’s waning purpose, as many of its former responsibilities have moved to Danantara, the country’s state asset fund now in charge of nearly 900 state firms.

The IDX Composite climbed another 0.5 percent to 8,065.74 points in Thursday's opening session before slipping to close 0.21 percent lower at 8,008.43 points.  

Authorities have yet to trace the root cause of the radioactive contamination that prompted FDA action against Indonesian shrimp last month.

Celebrating Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, Nestlé Indonesia partnered with Millennials Empowerment and the community of Buntu village, Central Java, to launch the #BersamaNestlé: Tanamkan Kebaikan, Ciptakan Manfaat (#TogetherWithNestlé: through goodwill, for impact) program in Dieng, Central Java.

Bank Indonesia reveals that Rp 2,372.1 trillion in approved bank loans remains unused as of August, warning that sluggish credit expansion, with just 7.56 percent year-on-year growth, could weigh on GDP growth.

Equities wavered in Asia on Thursday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline despite boss Jerome Powell warning about the struggling jobs market.

Leading vegetable oil processor Apical Group has reinforced its commitment to balancing economic growth, community welfare and ecosystem conservation through its Sustainable Living Village (SLV) program.

Ojol drivers have been demanding that the government cap commission fees at 10 percent, including during their latest protest on Wednesday under the banner “179.”

Freeport Indonesia said negotiations on the government's planned acquisition of additional company shares are ongoing.

Bank Indonesia (BI) has cut its benchmark interest rate in a surprising move hours before its United States counterpart is expected to reduce borrowing costs in the US as well.

The amount is contingent on the effective rollout of the Rp 130 trillion program budgeted by the state asset fund for microcredits in 2025, with just three months remaining for state lenders to disburse the loans.

The European Union and Indonesia have finalized a trade agreement to be signed next week in Bali, according to the government.

The US Federal Reserve is poised to make its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, but it battles competing forces in the path forward -- with heightened political pressure and likely divisions among its ranks.

The government's latest stimulus package must be managed efficiently and be supported with other policy measures that address deeper problems for long-term benefits, experts say.