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Bandung mayor urges govt to reopen Husein Sastranegara Airport

Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan has argued that many travelers from Bandung prefer to fly from Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport rather than go to Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka, after Husein Sastranegara Airport’s closure in 2023.  

2 hours ago
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Govt plans to raise poverty line despite risky optics

The government plans to push up the poverty line in a move that would bring Indonesia’s measure closer to that of the World Bank, even though that could be politically risky, as it would categorize more people as poor. ...

1 day ago
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Prabowo asks Jakarta to shell out half of seawall costs

The seawall development in Jakarta is part of the 500-kilometer Giant Sea Wall megaproject along Java's northern coast, which is estimated to cost up to $80 billion and take 20 years to complete. ...

3 days ago

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US tariffs: Manufacturers urge safeguards imports of rerouted goods

Local manufacturers have highlighted an urgent need for measures to protect the domestic market in anticipation of a potential influx of displaced imports as a result of US tariffs, especially following an unexpected downturn in demand over Idul Fitri.

2 months ago
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Govt seeks to import more US goods, avoid retaliation on tariffs

The government has vowed to import more goods from the United States to gain leverage in bilateral negotiations and ease tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump.

2 months ago
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Kalla warns free meals program cannot shield RI from Trump tariffs

Presidential spokesman Hasan Nasbi said on Thursday that President Prabowo's administration has prepared  strategies to maintain the stability of the domestic economy amid Trump's tariffs, including the free nutritious meal program.

2 months ago
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Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff: Airlangga

Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said in a statement that Indonesia would pursue diplomacy and negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions after Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on Wednesday.

2 months ago
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US starts collecting Trump's 10% tariff

The initial 10 percent "baseline" tariff paid by US importers took effect at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET (0401 GMT), ushering in Trump's full rejection of the post-World War Two system of mutually agreed tariff rates. 

2 months ago
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Indonesia prepares to respond to US tariffs

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed his cabinet to deregulate and remove “restricting regulations” particularly with regard to nontariff barriers.

2 months ago
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Indonesia sees slight dip in tax compliance amid extended holidays

Only 12.34 million taxpayers submitted their tax returns before this year's April 1 deadline. The figure falls short of last year’s 12.7 million tax return submissions under a similar deadline.

2 months ago
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Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs

The steeper additional tariffs impact major US trading partners, with the European Union facing a 20 percent rate and China a 34 percent figure.

2 months ago
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Trump announces 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some countries

The "reciprocal" tariffs, Trump said, were a response to duties and other non-tariff barriers put on US goods. He argued that the new levies will boost manufacturing jobs at home.

2 months ago
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Housing Ministry to build 70,000 houses for workers this year

The Public Housing and Settlements Ministry is planning to build 70,000 subsidized homes this year for workers in various sectors, including in the health, education and fishery industries, as part of President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious 3 million homes program.

2 months ago
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Govt to roll out second phase of social aid after Idul Fitri, Muhaimin says

The government is planning to disburse the second round of social aid this year after the Idul Fitri holiday, while also seeking to begin utilizing the newly launched Single National Social and Economic Data (DTSEN) system. 

2 months ago
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France slams US 'interference' in firms' diversity programs

France's trade ministry condemned "unacceptable" US interference Saturday after the American embassy in Paris sent several French firms letters warning against using the diversity programs known as "DEI", a frequent Donald Trump target.

2 months ago
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US warns French companies they must comply with antidiscrimination law

The Trump administration has written to French companies holding US government contracts ordering them to comply with an executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs, two people familiar with the matter said.

2 months ago
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Govt signs child protection regulation with age limit for social media

President Prabowo Subianto has signed a regulation on online child protection that stipulates a minimum age requirement for social media.

2 months ago
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BI dismisses three officials appointed commissioners of state banks

Experts warned appointments could blur the line between BI’s role as a monetary regulator and its involvement in the banking industry, potentially undermining its independence.

2 months ago
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January-February 50% electricity discount costs govt Rp 13.6t: Sri Mulyani

There were 71.1 million and 64.8 million customers who received the discount in January and February, respectively.

2 months ago
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Germany, Japan give lifeline to Indonesia’s flailing JETP program

To accelerate implementation of the initiative, Indonesia will also revise the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP), which is essentially a blueprint to carry out JETP investments to better align with the country’s economic condition, regulations and infrastructure.

2 months ago
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Trump presses ahead with auto tariffs, ratcheting up trade war

The announcement drew swift condemnation from the European Union and from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who called it a "direct attack" on Canadian workers.

2 months ago
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New TNI Law could bring economic consequences

Experts from CELIOS and the EIU have both cautioned of potential economic repercussions from the recently passed TNI Law revision, particularly as regards the investment climate vis-à-vis external perceptions of Indonesia's democracy.

2 months ago
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Trump may see RI food self-sufficiency as import curb, minister says

The trade minister says the government is preparing several strategies to stave off potential impacts of impending US tariffs and any miscommunication over Prabowo's food self-sufficiency agenda, as the country still relies on certain agricultural imports.

2 months ago
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Airlangga says others won't follow US exit from JETP

JETP, a financing commitment from rich nations and global lenders to help poorer nations adopt cleaner energy, has earmarked $20 billion to help Indonesia cut its emissions. 

2 months ago
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Danantara takes on Dalio, Sachs, others to ease governance concerns

Analysts caution that the fund’s success will hinge more on its execution than on the prominence of its board members.

2 months ago
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Govt forms energy transition, green economy task force

The government has formed a task force to accelerate the energy transition and green economy development in the country as part of its effort to achieve its targets in both areas as per the 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN).

2 months ago
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Prabowo wants all citizens to have bank accounts: Luhut

National Economic Council (DEN) chair Luhut Pandjaitan says that bank account ownership for every household in the country would play an important role in GovTech, paving the way for targeted social aid disbursement.

2 months ago
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Prabowo, Luhut vow to simplify bureaucracy

The President and the DEN head have both stressed the need to cut red tape for the benefit of businesses operating in the country as well as to lure new companies to set up shop.

2 months ago
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Jakarta office buildings go ‘green’ to stand out amid oversupply

Offices in Jakarta are shifting toward green practices as developers seek to leverage growing market demand for environmental compliance amid an excess supply of office space.

2 months ago
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Batang Industropolis now officially an SEZ, more to come, govt vows

Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said developing SEZs had been a key strategy among Southeast Asian nations to attract investment and that Indonesia lagged behind with only 24 SEZs covering a total of 21,000 hectares.

2 months ago
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Fed in no rush to cut rates amid high uncertainty about Trump tariffs

With overall sentiment sliding due to policy "turmoil," prices are projected to rise faster than expected at least in part and perhaps largely because of President Donald Trump's plans to levy duties on imports from US trading partners. 

2 months ago
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BI keeps rate on hold, banks on portfolio inflows to buoy rupiah

A weak rupiah exchange rate limits Bank Indonesia’s scope for further monetary policy easing at this time, but the central bank is pinning its hopes on the appeal of Indonesian stocks and bonds to lift the currency’s worth.

2 months ago
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OJK eases buyback policy after stock market dive

Indonesia's financial regulator said on Wednesday it would temporarily loosen share buyback rules following the worst market fall in more than a decade.

2 months ago

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