The reciprocal tariff policy of United States President Donald J. Trump against a number of trading partner countries has the potential to trigger restructuring of international trade, which is anticipated to lead to global economic slowdown and a sharp decline in world oil prices and in particular affecting the Indonesian economy, says an expert.
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati expressed her concerns about the dynamics of the global economy triggered by the United States tariff policy.
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The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has suggested that the government immediately take concrete steps to protect domestic industries from the impact of the reciprocal tariff policy imposed by the U.S.
Bank DBS Indonesia has recorded funding related to ESG (environmental, social and governance) or Sustainable Business Activities (KKUB) of 14.8 percent throughout 2024 to early 2025.
Cirebon Regency-owned tap water company Tirta Jati is striving for market growth and production independence amidst the booming product of Packaged Drinking Water (AMDK) from various brands, targeting strengthened presence in the local market.
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An analyst has questioned the feasibility of President Prabowo Subianto’s instruction to the National Energy Resilience and Downstream Task Force to revive coal gasification of dimethyl ether (DME) projects in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which is aimed at reducing Indonesia’s reliance on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports is questionable.
The Ministry of Industry is optimistic that the country’s manufacturing sector will still attract investment early this year amidst reports of layoffs in the non-oil and gas processing industry.
Indonesia has potential in three sectors of manufacturing development in new renewable energy such as solar power plants (PLTS), wind power plants (PLTB) and battery storage systems with economic potential reaching US$551 billion (Rp9,146 trillion), says an energy expert.
PT Fore Kopi Indonesia (Fore Coffee), a premium Indonesian coffee chain, has announced its plan to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), aimed at supporting the company's expansion plans and solidify its position in the premium coffee market.
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The state insurance holding company Indonesia Financial Group (IFG) provides insurance protection for 23,093 homecoming participants ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2025, in the “Mudik Gratis Bersama BUMN” [Free Homecoming Trip with SOEs] program.
Lyon Investments, an entity controlled by Indonesian billionaire Widjaja Family, has submitted an unconditional voluntary cash offer to acquire all of Sinarmas Land's shares that it does not already own.
Cement producer PT Semen Baturaja (SMBR), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (SIG), managed to record positive performance in 2024 − securing Rp2.09 trillion (US$127.4 billion) in revenue, a 2.5-percent increase from the previous year (yoy) − despite pressure on domestic cement market amidst market corrections and oversupply.
Cement producer PT Semen Baturaja (SMBR), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (SIG), managed to record positive performance in 2024 − securing Rp2.09 trillion (US$127.4 billion) in revenue, a 2.5-percent increase from the previous year (yoy) − despite pressure on domestic cement market amidst market corrections and oversupply.
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Siti Nurbaya Bakar was born in 1956 in Jakarta to Mochamad Bakar and Sri Banon. She is the current Minister of Environment and Forestry. Her father is a retired Betawi Police officer and his mother is from Lambung. Siti is married to Rusli Rachman and has two children: Meitra Mivida NR and Ananda Tohpati.
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The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Task Force for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens Abroad, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassies in Bangkok and Yangon, evacuated 169 more Indonesian citizens from Myawaddy, Myanmar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named seven individuals − four are top officials within PT Pertamina Group and the other three are business partners − as suspects in a corruption case related to mismanagement of crude oil and refinery products at the State energy company, its subholdings and contractors during the 2018-2023 period.
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Indonesia is preparing an official response to the United States' recent tariff hikes, with a focus on negotiations and strategic policy adjustments, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto announced on Monday, April 7, 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto has opted to pursue for diplomatic settlement against the 32-percent import tariff imposed by the United States on Indonesia, instead of retaliating with a similar policy.
United States President Donald J. Trump has continued shaking up the world of international trade with an aggressive new import tariff policy, including Indonesia which is subject to tariff increases by up to 32 percent for a number of major export products.
Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN Chair plans to hold a meeting with ASEAN member countries, aiming to reach an agreement on the reciprocity against tariffs policy announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) says that Indonesia is poised to become the world's fourth-largest producer of copper cathodes next year, aligning with the nation's ambition to lead in battery and electric vehicle production.
Darmawan Prasodjo, CEO of state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), aims to resolve Indonesia's electricity oversupply by 2025-2026, accelerating the process from the initial estimate of 2029-2030, attributing it to increased demand and negotiations with power plants.
Chairwoman of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Megawati Soekarnoputri strongly opposed the idea of a third presidency period for President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Speaking at the PDIP's 50th anniversary in Jakarta on January 10, 2023, Megawati reiterated that a president tenure in Indonesia was only two consecutive period.
Palm plantation company PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk (BWPT), has allocated IDR 200 billion of Capital expenditure (Capex) to add new factories in East Kalimantan, and for maintenance of its machinery and equipment.
