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India May Keep Buying Russian Oil Despite Trump's Threats

India's daily oil imports peaked at 2.15 million in May 2023 and have varied since.
Business 7 hours ago

It's Trump's Economy Now -- the Latest Financial Numbers Offer Some Warning Signs

Friday's jobs report showed that US employers have shed 37,000 manufacturing jobs since Trump's tariff launch in April.
Business 8 hours ago

Greater Bandung LRT Project Gets French Support

Indonesia and France have agreed to jointly develop a light rail transit (LRT) project in Greater Bandung
Business Aug 2, 2025 | 10:45 am

Timor-Leste Says It Has 'Very Low' Foreign Debt Ahead of ASEAN Membership

ASEAN has agreed to bring Timor-Leste into its fold in October, finally putting an end to Dili’s decade-long wait.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 11:18 pm

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Export Jumps Double Digits to $11.43 Billion

Volume wise, Indonesia's palm oil export totaled 11 million tons in the first half of 2025.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 7:29 pm

Industry Group: Indonesia’s Annual Car Taxes 10x Higher Than in Malaysia

The high tax rates are turning cars into luxury items that are increasingly out of reach for lower- and middle-income buyers.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 4:54 pm

US Trade Partners Around the World React to Trump's New Tariffs

Trump has raised the tariff rate on US imports from Canada to 35 percent from 25 percent, effective Friday.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 4:16 pm

Indonesia Posts $10.7 Billion Trade Gap with China Despite Overall Surplus

Australia ranked as Indonesia’s second-largest bilateral trade deficit during the same period, amounting to $2.39 billion.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 3:41 pm

Indonesia's Surplus with US Soars to $8.57 Billion Ahead of Aug. 7 Tariff Implementation

Electrical machinery and equipment added about $2.19 billion to Indonesia’s positive non-oil trade balance with the US.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 2:32 pm

Indonesia Sees 25% Surge in H1 Trade Surplus, Driven by Exports to US and India

The United States, India, and the Philippines were Indonesia’s top three export destinations from January to June 2025.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 11:20 am

Trump Unveils New Tariffs, Indonesia and Most ASEAN Nations Get 19%

Trump's new tariff regime will take effect on August 7.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 9:42 am

Indomie Maker Sees Rp 5.5 Trillion Profit in H1 2025, Up 56% YoY

The company credited the strong profit growth to improved financial stability compared to the same period last year.
Business Aug 1, 2025 | 1:49 am

Slow NZE Progress in Mining Sector, Analyst: No Equivalent Body to SKK Migas

"Mining companies only obtain a permit from the government, and once they have it, there’s no further supervision," an expert said.
Business Jul 31, 2025 | 9:27 pm

Influx of Chinese Trucks Poses a Threat to Local Industry and Indonesia’s NZE Goals

Most Chinese trucks still use Euro 2 emission standards, while Indonesia has required Euro 4 standards since April 12, 2022.
Business Jul 31, 2025 | 9:19 pm

Gov’t Tries to Find Middle Ground on Green Electricity Prices

The government tries to find middle ground on electricity prices, particularly those generated from renewables.
Business Jul 31, 2025 | 9:07 pm

Chinese Firm Eyes Indonesia’s Coal Gasification in $1.2 Billion Deal

The government prefers to keep the Chinese investor anonymous, but the statement marks some progress in Indonesia's coal gasification plan.
Business Jul 31, 2025 | 7:27 pm

Indonesia Eyes 70% Renewable Energy Share After 2030 Despite Coal Reliance

Indonesia aims for 70% renewables post-2030, but coal still powers 40% of its mix.
Business Jul 31, 2025 | 5:42 pm

Trump's Tariff Deadline Nears: Here's What Trade Deals the US Has Reached So Far

Trump's Aug. 1 tariff deadline looms as U.S. scrambles to finalize trade deals with key partners, including EU, China, and Japan.
Business Jul 31, 2025 | 4:35 pm

BRI Net Profit Slips 11.5% in First Half Despite Strong CASA and Loan Growth

BRI posts Rp 26.5t H1 profit, down 11.5% y-o-y, as CASA strategy boosts efficiency despite higher provisions and fee income decline.
Business Jul 31, 2025 | 3:41 pm