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Indonesia, Japan Launch Trade Training for African Countries
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Global South countries through a training program titled South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) on Trade and Investment...
Indonesia Explores Bioenergy Cooperation with Brazil
Tempo.co
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July 11, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia accompanied President Prabowo Subianto on a state visit to Brasilia, Brazil, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. During a bilateral meeting with Brazilian...
Indonesia: Strengthening ICT Industry and Skills for Strong Growth
OpenGov Asia
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July 10, 2025
Indonesia is positioning itself to achieve ambitious economic targets by harnessing the transformative potential of ICT manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Senior officials have underscored the importance of aligning industrial development...
Indonesian Crude Oil Price Climbs to US$69.33 per Barrel in June 2025
Tempo.co
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July 11, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set the average price of Indonesia's crude oil, or Indonesian Crude Price (ICP), for June 2025 at US$69.33 per barrel. This price has increased by US$6.58 per barrel...
Indonesia’s Jhonlin Marine quietly builds ultramax fleet with Japanese tonnage
Splash 247
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July 11, 2025
Jhonlin Marine Trans, the shipping arm of Indonesia’s sprawling Jhonlin Group, has quietly assembled an impressive trio of Japanese-built ultramax bulk carriers, signalling a growing ambition in the dry bulk sector from one of the country’s most...
Business News | Tirupati, India, Among Asia's Most Affordable Summer Destinations in 2025: Agoda
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 11: Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia for June to August 2025. From cultural hubs to scenic retreats, these destinations offer travelers the...
Indonesia pushes to finalize trade pact with Mercosur
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia is seeking to accelerate trade expansion with Latin American countries by pushing for the swift completion of the Indonesia-Mercosur Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IM CEPA). The IM CEPA is a...
Economists predict at least 2 more BoT rate reductions
Bangkok Post
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July 10, 2025
PUBLISHED : 11 Jul 2025 at 05:10 The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say economists. Tharavit...
Indonesia’s rare earth reserve may persuade US to lower tariffs, but experts remain sceptical
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
JAKARTA – Even as Indonesia’s lead negotiator intensified lobbying efforts for a lowering of America’s reciprocal tariffs this week, analysts remain sceptical that talks will make headway even if Jakarta attempts to leverage the nation’s rich...
Indonesian telecom operators PT Dayamitra and PT Tower Bersama are in merger talks
AK&M
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AK&M 10 July 2025 18:58 Indonesian telecommunications company PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi (Mitratel) is considering the possibility of resuming its merger with rival PT Tower Bersama Infrastructure. This is reported by foreign media. The...
Economic Watch: China's high-speed rail tech boon for world, picturing new vision for connectivity
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China's fast-evolving high-speed rail technology is not only reshaping domestic mobility, but also playing an increasingly significant role in enhancing global connectivity and driving infrastructure development,...
Economists weigh in on Trump’s 20% tariff
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may be “less affected” by US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 20 percent tariff on all Philippine exports, although uncertainty surrounding the policy is likely to weigh on investor sentiment and...
Indonesian Police Robots: Why the Rp3bn Price Tag Versus Alibaba's?
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian National Police showcased dozens of humanoid and quadruped robots during its 79th Bhayangkara Anniversary at the National Monument in Central Jakarta on July 1, 2025. These robots grabbed public attention not...
Indonesia pushes for trade talks after US maintains 32 pct tariff
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, is set to depart for the United States on Tuesday to continue negotiations over Washington’s planned 32 percent reciprocal tariff on Indonesian goods....
Jakarta-Riyadh Convergence: Prabowo’s Saudi Outreach and the Pursuit of Foreign Investment
The Diplomat
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July 9, 2025
Last week, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited Jeddah, marking his first official visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office in October 2024. The visit comes against the backdrop of Prabowo’s attempts to increase foreign investments,...
Jakarta Records Surge in Intercity Train Arrivals as School Holiday Nearing End
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) for Operational Region (Daop) 1 Jakarta noted a surge in intercity arrivals to Jakarta and nearby cities in July 2025. The Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, Ixfan Hendriwintoko, said...
Finance Minister Affirms Danantara Investments Must Serve Public Interest
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati emphasized that the Danantara Investment Management Agency must prioritize the public interest in all investments. She conveyed this after meeting with the Chief Investment...
Economist forecasts global economic growth to slow to 2.2%
Engineering News
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With US President Donald Trump having recently sent various countries letters setting out their new tariff rates, expected to go into effect on August 1, Fitch Solutions unit BMI chief economist Cedric Chehab notes that a spike in tariffs could...
Jakarta still mulling suitable locations for car free night
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta Transportation Office has said that it is still conducting a comprehensive study to determine suitable locations for the Car Free Night (CFN) program. “We are currently carrying out a comprehensive study to ensure...
Indonesia Stock Exchange confident in achieving 66 new listings target for 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- President Director of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), Iman Rachman, expressed confidence on Thursday that the bourse will meet its target of 66 new listings this year, pushing the total number of listed companies...