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Global chip crunch stunts Indonesia car sales recovery

Automakers see the semiconductor shortage as preventing them from fully using a temporary tax cut on new cars to recover sales to prepandemic levels.

2 years ago
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XL profit falls in Q3 as tower sale income dries

Telco company XL Axiata saw its profit drop by 51 percent to Rp 1.01 trillion (US$70.86 million) in the January to September period, from Rp 2.07 trillion a year earlier. ...

2 years ago
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Bank KB Bukopin seeks to raise Rp 7.04t through rights issue

Publicly listed Bank KB Bukopin is seeking to raise trillions of rupiah in a rights issue later this month as part of its efforts to develop its technological infrastructure and expand lending to the small business and retail sectors. ...

2 years ago

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Mining SOEs gain more privilege with recent court ruling

The Constitutional Court (MK) has revoked the special mining permit (IUPK) guarantee for the work of private-sector mineral and coal mine contract holders.

2 years ago
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Fringe benefits from cars to houses to count as taxable income

Based on a recently passed law, the plan to tax non-wage compensation is aimed at expanding tax-collection efforts.

2 years ago
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ADB, Indonesia launch plan to retire coal plants early

Japan has committed US$25 million grant to the plan.

2 years ago
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More industries eligible for tax incentives

The Finance Ministry expanded its incentive program on the belief that the COVID-19 pandemic is still weighing on businesses.

2 years ago
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Finance coalition worth $130 trillion eyes net zero by 2050

The alliance brings together some 450 banks, insurers and pension funds with US$130 trillion in assets.

2 years ago
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13 countries to help Indonesia pursue overseas taxpayers

Indonesia has gained international cooperation to pursue recalcitrant taxpayers beyond its borders.

2 years ago
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Stocks rise as Fed tapers without the tantrum

Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures gained on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve announced plans to wind down its massive bond-buying stimulus program.

2 years ago
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Indosat Ooredoo and Cisco ink deal to bring 5G to Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo and Cisco have announced their partnership and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a potential collaboration to develop next-generation connectivity solutions for businesses of all sizes and across various industries.

2 years ago
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Commodity supercycle could spell good news for Indonesia

With prices for energy, metal and agricultural resources near record highs, some believe a new commodity supercycle is upon us as the world emerges from the pandemic. Others have doubts.

2 years ago
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Apindo lobbies for limited increase in minimum wage

The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) seeks to constrain the 2022 minimum wage by demanding that an increase be based on the Job Creation Law rather than on labor union demands.

2 years ago
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Vidio nears unicorn status with first external funding

Indonesia is close to seeing another unicorn emerge as the OTT media service reaches a valuation of $900 million after bagging its first investment worth $150 million.

2 years ago
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China optimistic on climate markets deal after 'wasted' years

Some delegates say the US-China relationship is crucial for meaningful progress on global climate action at the summit.

2 years ago
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Coal giants Indonesia, Australia pledge teamwork on energy transition

The effort entails developing "low-emission technologies" including carbon capture and electric vehicles.

2 years ago
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South Africa to get $8.5 billion from rich countries to phase out coal

South Africa plans to use the funds to repurpose coal plants, develop low-emission technology industries, and create alternative job opportunities for coal miners.

2 years ago
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Jokowi signs carbon-pricing regulation

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has signed a presidential regulation on the economic value of carbon, marking a key step in Indonesia’s effort to deliver on its nationally determined contribution and its net-zero pledge.

2 years ago
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PLN plans to use carbon capture, nuclear by 2040

State-owned electricity company PLN has announced a plan to convert and optimize power plants to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 in its Zero Carbon 2060 roadmap.

2 years ago
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Manufacturing activity reaches record-high in October

Manufacturing activity in Indonesia has reached a record-high, but supply shortages are causing concern about rising input costs.

2 years ago
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Public, private sector collaboration essential to fund, implement climate goals

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said in a recent dialogue with Asia House that Indonesia would need at least $5.7 billion every year to fund its green energy transition.

2 years ago
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Asian shares mixed as investors await crucial central bank decisions

Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday and currencies held tight ranges as nervous investors awaited several key central bank meetings that could set the tone for risk appetite heading into next year.

2 years ago
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Green housing takes centerstage at crossroads of sustainability and urbanization

Experts have revealed that the rise in urban populations across Asia has led to shortages of affordable housing in numerous cities.

2 years ago
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Indonesia pushes for vaccinated travel lane with Australia to boost tourism

The proposals comes as Australia eases international travel restrictions, and as Indonesia reallows international flights into Bali.

2 years ago
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Internet adoption slows in Indonesia

The number of internet users continued to increase last year but at a slower pace than in 2019.

2 years ago
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Inflation rises for fourth month in a row to 1.66% in October

The transportation spending group, especially airfares, was the largest driver of inflation in October.

2 years ago
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UAE's DP World sets sights on Indonesian seaports

From developing port terminals to industrial zones, an investment partnership by the UAE-based logistics company and the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) could rise to $7.5 billion.

2 years ago
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Indonesia's banking industry eyes higher loan growth next year

Several banks have upped their loan growth targets for the coming year as they aim to increase lending on the back of a recovering economy.

2 years ago
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Tokyo's key Nikkei up more than 2% as Japan PM holds power

Tokyo's key Nikkei 225 index opened more than two percent higher on Monday as investors cheered general election results showing a victory for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

2 years ago
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Heading to the greener energy journey in Southeast Asia with cutting-edge technology

In Southeast Asia, one of the world’s fastest growing regions, the need for green energy has never been clearer than in recent years.

2 years ago
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Profit at any cost?: Govt sends mixed signals on SOEs’ fates

President Jokowi said recently that he wanted to stop bailing out SOEs, but a few months earlier, the government had proposed Rp 72 trillion for such bailouts.

2 years ago
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Open Labs to spend $100M to acquire more local brands

The homegrown brand aggregator plans to acquire controlling stakes or full ownership of small enterprises, depending on the founders’ preferences.

2 years ago
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Vale Indonesia revenue up 20% in Q3 on high nickel price

PT Vale Indonesia saw its revenue rise 20 percent year on year (yoy) to $686.43 million as growing volumes and prices more than offset the nickel giant’s higher cost of revenue.

2 years ago

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Fri, April 26, 2024

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