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Companies 6 days ago
IEE Series – Energy Week reflects growing ecosystem seeking connections
With Indonesia expanding its power and digital infrastructure, IEE Series – Energy Week 2026 is emerging as a meeting point for industries seeking technology, partnerships, and solutions to support the next phase of industrial transformation.
Opinion 2 weeks ago
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Analysis: Pursuing energy security with self-sufficiency, demand controls
The government is pursuing a two-pronged strategy to strengthen energy security: reducing dependence on fuel imports through the mandatory B50 biodiesel policy while reforming fuel subsidies to make them more targeted toward lower-income households. Both policies, however, come with challenges. The B50 program, which combines 50 percent palm oil-based biofuel with 50 percent fossil-fuel diesel, could increase domestic demand for crude palm oil (CPO), potentially affecting exports and cooking oil prices. Meanwhile, the government’s planned restrictions on subsidized fuel purchases have raised questions about the accuracy of household welfare assessments used to determine eligibility.
Markets 3 weeks ago
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IDX outperforms Asian markets on domestic optimism
Analysts highlighted easing uncertainty following the assessment by global index provider MSCI, along with positive sentiment surrounding President Prabowo Subianto’s annual speech, as the main drivers of the stock rally.
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