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Indonesia’s trade deal is dead. Now what?
Academia 1 week ago

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Indonesia’s trade deal is dead. Now what?

The relevant question is no longer whether Indonesia should have signed the ART. It is what Indonesia does with the leverage it still holds.
BYD, VinFast to start local EV production in March, govt says
Regulations 1 month ago

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BYD, VinFast to start local EV production in March, govt says

Failure to meet those commitments allows the government to draw down bank guarantees posted by the companies as penalties.
Prabowo’s $6 billion rescue plan leaves textile industry puzzled
Regulations 1 month ago

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Prabowo’s $6 billion rescue plan leaves textile industry puzzled

A state-owned textile enterprise is to tackle industrywide problems, including rehiring tens of thousands of workers laid off after the Sritex bankruptcy.
China's smaller manufacturers look to catch the automation wave
Tech 3 months ago

China's smaller manufacturers look to catch the automation wave

In a light-filled workshop in eastern China, a robotic arm moved a partially assembled autonomous vehicle as workers calibrated its cameras, typical of the incremental automation being adopted even across smaller factories in the world's manufacturing powerhouse.
Local demand keeps RI factories humming as exports lose steam
Economy 3 months ago

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Local demand keeps RI factories humming as exports lose steam

The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report published by S&P Global on Monday shows the index rising to 53.3 in November, up from 51.2 the preceding month.
Local firm to build $300m PET plant to cut import reliance
Companies 3 months ago

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Local firm to build $300m PET plant to cut import reliance

The LCP is currently in the tendering phase, with construction expected to start in the second half of 2026. Commercial operations are scheduled for 2028.
Manufacturing exports drive trade surplus as coal price remains low
Economy 4 months ago

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Manufacturing exports drive trade surplus as coal price remains low

Strong shipments of processed goods and higher-value exports helped maintain Indonesia’s trade surplus in September, while global energy prices, including coal prices, weakened.
RI manufacturing back in expansion after monthslong slump
Economy 6 months ago

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RI manufacturing back in expansion after monthslong slump

The rise of new orders was mainly driven by an increase in exports, which grew at the steepest rate since September 2023, alongside stronger demand in the domestic market.
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. 
RI manufacturers see tough times ahead as higher US tariffs kick in
Economy 7 months ago

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RI manufacturers see tough times ahead as higher US tariffs kick in

Indonesian manufacturers are increasingly cautious in their outlook as business confidence has fallen to a record low amid concerns over United States import tariffs. The waning sentiment risks holding back investment.
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