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Economy 1 week ago

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RI reverses trade deficit with tiny July surplus

Indonesia has restored its trade balance to a small surplus in July thanks to surging outbound shipments of crude palm oil and coal.

Editorial 2 weeks ago

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Clarity on DSI urgent

The Prabowo administration's sudden, vague overhaul of commodity exports is the latest policy whiplash rattling investor confidence, proving once again that ad hoc governance comes at a steep economic price.

Companies 2 weeks ago

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State train manufacturer INKA ships 120 container wagons to New Zealand

INKA's products have been exported to countries including Bangladesh, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

Regulations 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia’s rare earth push faces low-content, costly extraction hurdles

In July, more than 100 shipments were delayed at Indonesian ports due to a mandatory testing program screening mineral shipment for rare earth content, despite the lack of clear government guidelines on acceptable levels.

Economy 4 weeks ago

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Rising exports offer new hope for textile industry

Indonesia’s textile exports are expected to grow by up to 4 percent in 2027, but weak supply-chain integration and outdated machinery are keeping the the industry from reaching its full potential.

Regulations 1 month ago

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Indonesia lifts export freeze on rare earth byproducts

Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman revealed that state-owned surveyor PT Sucofindo, which administers the testing program, would soon release 85 delayed surveyor reports after they had indicated the presence of rare earth elements.

Economy 1 month ago

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US tariffs, costs risk Indonesia's competitive edge

Indonesian products may lose their US markets to other countries with lower tariffs and better cost of doing business, according to the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo).

Academia 1 month ago

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Securing public trust in Indonesia–Singapore clean energy cooperation

To transform their ambitious clean energy pact into a regional blueprint, Indonesia and Singapore must move beyond boardroom handshakes and secure the vital public trust needed to turn cross-border electricity into shared economic prosperity.

Academia 2 months ago

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When economic growth and manufacturing go their separate ways

As Indonesia’s factory activity plummets while the broader economy expands, a troubling question emerges: is the nation outgrowing the very manufacturing engine it needs to achieve its high-income ambitions?

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

China imposes new export controls, deepening Japan row

The new additions, including major companies, "have participated in enhancing Japan's military capabilities", the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement.

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PREMIUM RI reverses trade deficit with tiny July surplus

PREMIUM Clarity on DSI urgent

PREMIUM State train manufacturer INKA ships 120 container wagons to New Zealand

PREMIUM Indonesia’s rare earth push faces low-content, costly extraction hurdles

PREMIUM Rising exports offer new hope for textile industry

PREMIUM Indonesia lifts export freeze on rare earth byproducts

PREMIUM US tariffs, costs risk Indonesia's competitive edge

PREMIUM Securing public trust in Indonesia–Singapore clean energy cooperation

PREMIUM When economic growth and manufacturing go their separate ways