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Kadin warns of slowing regional growth amid budget cuts

Economy 1 month ago

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Kadin warns of slowing regional growth amid budget cuts

At its 2026 economic outlook event on Jan. 15, Kadin cautioned against maintaining last year's budget policy to reduce regional transfers amid current global conditions, as doing so would only hamper local growth and exacerbate weakening demand.

Indonesia won’t phase out fossil fuels, Hashim asserts

Regulations 3 months ago

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Indonesia won’t phase out fossil fuels, Hashim asserts

President Prabowo Subianto’s brother and business tycoon Hashim Djojohadikusumo, who is also the President’s special envoy for energy and climate, says the government “is sticking to a different approach” amid mounting international pressure to curb fossil fuel use.

Kadin projects $3.8t in net-zero investments by 2050

Economy 5 months ago

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Kadin projects $3.8t in net-zero investments by 2050

Kadin has pointed to carbon markets as one of four key areas, while BloombergNEF notes the country's potential to become a net exporter of forestry credits to offset carbon emissions.

Revamp of local content rules riles businesses

Regulations 6 months ago

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Revamp of local content rules riles businesses

A plan to cut local content requirements for goods made by foreign suppliers rather than in-house could dent investment as the country aims to woo foreign capital, businesses say.

Domestic concerns loom as businesses cheer on US-RI deal

Economy 7 months ago

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Domestic concerns loom as businesses cheer on US-RI deal

Some economists have flagged potential risks, particularly for foreign investors and manufacturers operating in the country, with the influx of duty-free products from the US.

Businesses fed up with slow, uncertain govt infrastructure partnerships

Regulations 9 months ago

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Businesses fed up with slow, uncertain govt infrastructure partnerships

Waning interest in public-private partnerships could pose a risk to President Prabowo Subianto’s infrastructure agenda, which still largely depends on private investment.

Kadin to partner with Chinese investors for free meals program

Archipelago 9 months ago

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Kadin to partner with Chinese investors for free meals program

Experts have raised concerns about the limited involvement of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in running the kitchens, despite the President's promise that the ambitious program would bolster local economies.

RI, China sign deals on industry, trade, local currency payments

Economy 9 months ago

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RI, China sign deals on industry, trade, local currency payments

President Prabowo Subianto praised several major joint projects between Indonesia and China while urging Chinese companies to deepen their involvement in Indonesia’s economy, creating jobs and transferring technology.

Kadin officials named suspects of extortion in investment project

Regulations 9 months ago

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Kadin officials named suspects of extortion in investment project

Kadin has distanced itself from the officials involved until a legal verdict is reached.

The hidden tariff

Editorial 9 months ago

The hidden tariff

Other countries have tackled racketeering through a combination of targeted asset seizures, witness protection, whistleblower incentives and cross-agency coordination.

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