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RI doubles down on lithium imports to power EV ambitions

Indonesia seeks to import lithium from Australia to fill a key gap in its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, as part of its broader push to become a global EV manufacturing hub.

1 month ago
Tech

Australia regulator says YouTube, others 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material

In a report released on Wednesday, the eSafety Commissioner said YouTube, along with Apple, failed to track the number of user reports it received of child sex abuse appearing on their platforms and also could not say how long it took them to respond to such reports. ...

1 month ago
Economy

Trump targets tariff evasion, with eye on China

As the United States ramps up tariffs on major trading partners globally, President Donald Trump is also disrupting strategies that could be used -- by Chinese companies or others -- to circumvent them. ...

1 month ago

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Companies

White House to target banks over alleged discrimination

Executive order expected to instruct regulators to investigate whether financial institutions have breached the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws or consumer financial protection laws by dropping customers for political reasons.

1 month ago
Economy premium

The impact of Trump’s tariffs: Is globalization ending?

Countries will focus on domestic production and encourage companies to shift overseas production back home, widely known as reshoring.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Govt to issue new rules on music copyright amid legal disputes

The move is a response to the recent copyright infringement case involving PT Mitra Bali Sukses, the operator of the popular Mie Gacoan noodle franchise in Bali, which has sparked public debate.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

IKN Authority says main complex to finish by 2028 without moratorium

There are currently 1,200 civil servants in Nusantara, supported by up to 5,000 construction workers.

1 month ago
Economy premium

GDP up 5.12% on govt projects, consumer stimulus

Indonesia’s economic growth has far outstripped forecasts thanks to infrastructure projects getting pushed ahead and state-sponsored consumption incentives.

1 month ago
Markets

Australia considering price floor to support critical minerals projects

Australia is considering setting a price floor to support critical minerals projects, including rare earths, Resources Minister Madeleine King said, in comments that led to a jump in share prices for Australian-listed rare earths miners.

1 month ago
Markets

Dollar weakens as rate cut odds rise, tariff uncertainties linger

The US dollar wavered on Tuesday as the rising odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts weighed on sentiment, while investors assessed the broader economic impact of US tariffs unleashed last week.

1 month ago
Economy premium

No clear winner in US tariff policy among ASEAN countries

US import tariffs vary for goods shipped in from different Southeast Asian countries, with the 19 percent duty faced by Indonesian exporters falling between the extremes.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Prabowo pushes for more international airports to spur growth

Last year, ahead of President Prabowo’s inauguration, the government revoked the international status of 17 airports to eliminate underperforming ones and improve the struggling post-pandemic aviation sector.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Major auto show GIIAS ends with larger crowds but slower sales

Auto dealers have been grappling with fiercer competition, especially in the electric vehicle segment, where a wave of new models, many from Chinese manufacturers, has entered the market with aggressively low pricing.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

OJK mulls rule change as dormant bank accounts blocked

The PPATK announced that it had reactivated 28 million blocked dormant accounts on Thursday in response to public backlash following a meeting between PPATK head Ivan Yustiavandana and President Prabowo Subianto a day earlier.

1 month ago
Markets

Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh tariffs, US jobs

Asian markets flitted between gains and losses Monday as investors continued to digest last week's tariff blitz by Donald Trump and a US jobs report that fanned fears about the world's top economy.

1 month ago
Economy premium

RI manufacturers see tough times ahead as higher US tariffs kick in

Indonesian manufacturers are increasingly cautious in their outlook as business confidence has fallen to a record low amid concerns over United States import tariffs. The waning sentiment risks holding back investment.

1 month ago
Regulations

India will buy Russian oil despite Trump's threats, NYT reports

The New York Times on Saturday quoted two unnamed senior Indian officials as saying there had been no change in Indian government policy, with one official saying the government had "not given any direction to oil companies" to cut back imports from Russia.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

Danantara unveils sweeping reforms for SOE executive bonuses, incentives

State asset fund Danantara has announced a major overhaul of bonus and compensation rules for SOE directors and commissioners, aligning rewards with global standards.

1 month ago
Economy

India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say

India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump's threats of penalties, two Indian government sources said, not wishing to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter.

1 month ago
Companies

MR.D.I.Y. records Rp 3.7 trillion (US$223.97 million) in revenue for 2025 first half

PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia) closed the first semester of 2025 with revenue rising 16.5 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 3.7 trillion (US$223.97 million), while total transactions increased by 11.6 percent to 47.6 million transactions.

1 month ago
Markets

World economies reel from Trump's tariffs punch

Global markets reeled Friday after President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments looked down the barrel of a seven-day deadline before higher duties take effect.

1 month ago
Regulations premium

OJK to weed out dodgy ‘finfluencers’, but will it help?

While many retail investors turn to influencers for investment clues, authorities struggle to contain misinformation online.

1 month ago
Economy premium

RI maintains trade surplus despite spiking capital goods imports

CPO emerged as the standout performer, with exports reaching $11.4 billion in the first half, a 24.8 percent increase from the same period last year.

1 month ago
Economy premium

RI races to finalize US trade deals before Aug. 7 tariffs take effect

The government previously stated that until the deal is formalized, Indonesian exports would remain subject to a 10 percent baseline tariff.

1 month ago
Markets

European shares slide to 4-week lows as US slaps tariffs on dozens of countries

European stocks hit a 4-week low on Friday at the end of a busy week as investors worried about the impact of fresh US levies on dozens of countries, including a 39 percent tariff on Switzerland.

1 month ago
Economy premium

High rice prices, education costs push up inflation to 2.37 percent in July

The CPI grew 2.37 percent on an annual basis last month, primarily due to volatile foods component, which rose by a steep 3.82 percent, along with a monthly uptick of 0.82 percent in education costs to coincide with the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

1 month ago
Economy premium

Manufacturing PMI rises but output, demand remain weak

Indonesia’s manufacturing activity has improved but remains in negative territory due to weak output and demand, while producers’ confidence is at a low due to US tariff jitters.

1 month ago
Regulations

Thailand, Cambodia welcome 19 percent US tariff

Trump ordered stiff tariffs on dozens of trading partners in an effort to reshape global trade in favour of the US economy.

1 month ago
Economy

New carbon market academy aims to strengthen local capacity, competitiveness

Launched by the IBC on July 24, the Indonesian Carbon Market Academy (ICMA) aims to equip players in the local carbon market with the capacity they need to be globally competitive and contribute to the country's 2050 net-zero goal.

1 month ago
Regulations

Trump hits dozens of countries' goods with steep tariffs

Trump set rates including a 35 percent duty on many goods from Canada, 50 percent for Brazil, 25 percent for India, 20 percent for Taiwan and 39 percent for Switzerland, according to a presidential executive order.

1 month ago

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Tue, September 16, 2025

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