Dairy products, especially milk, could be on the menu of renegotiated trade talks with the US, Kadin has said, suggesting that powdered milk imports could be used for the President's free meals program.
14 hours agoThe dollar retreated slightly on Tuesday but held most of its gains on lingering optimism over a tariff deal between the United States and China, which tapped the brakes on a trade war between the world's two largest economies. ...
17 hours agoJapanese stocks jumped on Friday, supported by the dollar's surge against the yen, after a US trade deal with Britain fueled hopes of progress in tariff talks with other countries. ...
4 days agoThe IDX Composite rose 0.6 percent to 7,373.9 on Thursday. Positive momentum from international and domestic factors contributed to the rise.
1 year agoAsian stocks rose on Wednesday as traders awaited policy cues from Beijing during its week-long annual session of parliament after a prior lack of stimulus measures disappointed some investors, while gold and bitcoin eased after touching record peaks.
1 year agoAsian shares mostly slumped on Wednesday after global markets fell as traders locked in profits following recent tech-driven rallies.
1 year agoThe IDX Composite dropped for the fourth day on Tuesday, falling 0.40 percent in the trading day. Most sectors declined, except energy.
1 year agoAn excess supply of electricity in the Java-Bali grid, which has been blamed for hampering the development of renewable power, is expected to be resolved in 2028, says an executive at the state-owned electricity firm.
1 year agoTwo of the companies are categorized as large-scale firms with assets worth more than Rp 250 billion (US$ 15.8 million).
1 year agoThe IDX Composite (IHSG) dropped by 0.06 percent to close at 7,311.90 on Friday after Statistics Indonesia released inflation data for February.
1 year agoThe Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has formed a special team to investigate the surge in rice prices, including looking for evidence of potential cartel behavior among rice traders.
1 year agoA recently extended value-added tax (VAT) incentive is credited with stoking demand for landed properties, according to real estate agencies.
1 year agoThe IDX Composite slipped 0.17 percent to 7,316.11 points on Thursday as investors awaited inflation data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
1 year agoBuilding on the information uncovered during a focus group discussion on Wednesday, a special team will be deployed to investigate potential market manipulation related to the surge in rice prices, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has announced.
1 year agoAsian shares mostly rose on Thursday ahead of the release of crucial inflation data later in the day that will help chart the Fed's rate cut timeline.
1 year agoThe US dollar was firm and the yen was headed for a monthly loss in the lead up to US inflation data that could ruffle the interest rate outlook, while bitcoin surged above $60,000.
1 year agoThe IDX Composite rose by 0.59 percent to 7,328.63 on Wednesday, with transactions totaling Rp 10.5 trillion (US$672 million).
1 year agoWhile recessions in some developed countries including Japan had caused a decline in Indonesia's fishery exports, the industry saw growth in exports to other markets and had an opportunity to capitalize on several potential markets, a fisheries ministry official said on Tuesday.
1 year agoThe government has doubled the funding for an oil palm replanting program in response to low uptake. The funds are aimed at improving farmer livelihoods.
1 year agoThe IDX Composite bounced back slightly, up 0.02 percent at 7,285.317 on Tuesday, with the LQ45 index increasing by 0.11 percent to 992.688.
1 year agoAsian shares struggled to advance on Tuesday, with slightly warmer-than-expected Japanese inflation putting investors on guard ahead of price data due in Europe and the US this week.
1 year agoThe Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite concluded Monday's trading day down 11.27 points, or 0.15 percent, closing at 7,283.83.
1 year agoBulog ensured that the government rice reserves are sufficient for Ramadan and Idul Fitri, and the government is intervening in the market to stabilize rice prices.
1 year agoAsian markets were mostly lower Monday, although Tokyo's key Nikkei index hit fresh all-time highs after two of the three main US indices closed at records.
1 year agoExperts have warned delays are likely given how Indonesia has structured the export policy, which requires the involvement of state-run electricity firm PLN and a local content requirement (TKDN).
1 year agoThe average price of premium rice at the consumer level reached Rp 18,000 (US$1.15) per kilogram on Friday, a 20 percent year-on-year (yoy) increase from the Rp 14,000 per kg recorded last year.
1 year agoThe IDX Composite declined 0.61 percent to 7,295.09 on Feb. 23, with seven sectoral indexes contributing to the day’s downturn, even as most regional and global markets booked gains.
1 year agoThe Finance Ministry says that the government had not decided whether to issue yen-denominated bonds after Japan unexpectedly fell into recession.
1 year agoThe IDX Composite closed down 0.13 percent at 7,339.64 on Thursday, with nine sectoral indices gaining.
1 year agoA Bank Indonesia survey found that property prices increased by 1.74 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.
1 year agoJapan's Nikkei share average climbed to the cusp of an all-time peak on Thursday after unexpectedly strong revenue forecasts from US chip designer Nvidia lifted Asian tech stocks.
1 year agoThe IDX Composite saw a slight dip of 0.05 percent to 7,349.02 on Wednesday, after the central bank decided to maintain its benchmark rate at 6 percent.
1 year agoLast year, 17,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold wholesale nationwide, according to the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo).
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