The rise of new orders was mainly driven by an increase in exports, which grew at the steepest rate since September 2023, alongside stronger demand in the domestic market.

Grab has reaffirmed that its relationship with its driver-partners is a humanitarian bond maintained with a long-term commitment, manifested in ongoing support and constant presence for partners and their families, especially in the most difficult situations.

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) composite index fell as much as 3.6 percent at the open on Monday but clawed back some of the losses to close the day down 1.21 percent at a reading of 7,736 points.

Indonesia achieved a trade surplus for a 63rd consecutive month as the country’s exports exceeded imports by US$4.17 billion in July.

Expenditures in the food, beverage and tobacco category contributed most to monthly deflation in August, when the CPI eased to 108.51 from 108.60 in July.

Shares in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics dropped on Monday after Washington revoked authorizations that allowed them to secure US semiconductor manufacturing equipment for their chip plants in China.

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite index fell as much as 3.6 percent to 7,551 points at the open on Monday, as a week of political unrest in Jakarta rattled investor sentiment, before trimming losses to 7,612 within 10 minutes of trade.

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a fifth straight month in August, an official survey showed on Sunday, suggesting producers are waiting for further clarity on a trade deal with the US while domestic demand remains sluggish.

Widespread destructive protests may be a telltale sign of political instability in Indonesia, foreign businesses worry.

The IBC's supervisory board chairman has underlined that unity between government, businesses and society under a single command is necessary to realize the nation's "0-8 vision" of zero poverty and 8 percent GDP growth.

A divided US appeals court ruled on Friday that most of Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president's use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool.

A Trump administration request that Japan buy more US rice caused this week's snag in bilateral trade talks as Tokyo "strongly objected" to the condition, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday.

A viral “aura farming” TikTok clip showcasing a Kuantan Singingi festival has provided a vital momentum for meme tourism in Indonesia, leading to a public-private collaboration that helped exploit the meme tourism trend and turn it into an economic boost for Riau.

Industry players said that if the gas supply chain data were made public, it would be easier to identify where the breakdown occured and who should be held accountable for shortages under the HGBT scheme.

The partnership, now in its second year, requires Vietnamese businesses seeking lobster larvae to conduct their farming operations in Indonesia in collaboration with local partners.

The statement came after multiple days of student protests against lawmakers' pay, with a motorcycle rider died in a violent clash with police on Thursday.

Asian stocks edged higher on Friday, riding a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, with investor focus now turning to a key US inflation reading due later in the day for further clues on the Federal Reserve's rate outlook.

Industry experts have bemoaned the latest rule on coal and mineral sales, which maintains the government-set benchmark prices for calculating royalties and taxes despite allowing more pricing flexibility, burdening miners with a widening gap between sales prices and royalties as global rates fall.

On its 112th anniversary and in celebration of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (Sampoerna) has taken a significant step to embody the government’s vision of Indonesia Incorporated by forging strategic synergies with several state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Major educational sessions at Pesta Rakyat untuk Indonesia 2025 emphasized the crucial role of human capital development in driving progress, not only for companies but also for the nation, while underscoring the need to continuously cultivate creativity- and innovation-driven business strategies. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads overseas on Thursday to meet the leaders of China, Japan and Russia, seeking to build closer diplomatic ties as New Delhi battles fallout from US President Donald Trump's escalating tariff offensive.

Officials estimate that at least 50 hectares of rice fields in South Sulawesi have been damaged and hundreds of ha may be impacted without prompt remediation.

Chinese GEM already operates a nickel processing facility in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, through a joint venture with China’s Tsingshan and CATL’s Brunp, South Korea’s Ecopro and Japan’s Hanwa.

According to Boeing's 2025 outlook, Indonesia will need over 600 aircraft to revamp its aging fleet and increase capacity to match its regional peers in competitiveness.

AI powerhouse Nvidia reported quarterly earnings Wednesday that beat expectations, but shares slipped amid concerns about an AI chip spending bubble and the company's stalled business in China.

Several conglomerates have publicly voiced support for the privately placed bond, which is reportedly oversubscribed ahead of the launch.  

A lack of research and development spending complicates a government push to develop the economic potential of Indonesia’s rare earth elements, a member of the National Energy Council (DEN) has said.