Indonesia’s inflation slows in May as food prices fall
With inflation sitting well within the central bank target, it could open room for further monetary easing to support economy recovery, though it will likely remain cautious amid…
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Indonesia barely holds onto trade surplus in April, exports to US down sharply
The country has recorded its lowest trade surplus since it began a rally five years ago as industries restock goods in anticipation of rising risks from United States import…
Indonesia seeks enhanced trade, investment ties with Bangladesh
Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir made the remarks during a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on Monday, June 2. Their…
Stunting declines in Indonesia, but underlying risks remain
Although the 19.8 percent prevalence is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 2024 target set by the National Development Planning Agency, it still represents an estimated 4.48…
Indonesia’s coal exports dip amid weak demand, price dispute
The country's coal exports dropped 6.43 percent to 160 million tonnes in the January-April period of 2025, driven by weaker demand from China and India.
Bali to ban production of bottled water under 1 litre
A 2019 study revealed that Bali generates 1.6 million tonnes of trash per year with around 303,000 tonnes of plastic waste. However, only some 48 percent of Bali’s waste is…
Sino-Indonesian bond grows stronger
Former speaker of Indonesia's House of Representatives Marzuki said, "President Xi emphasized the Belt and Road Initiative as a part of peace and cooperation, openness and…
Indonesian state university entrance exam organizers vow to stamp out mass cheating
In a press conference on May 27, Eduart Wolok, emphasized that the committee’s oversight efforts would continue beyond the testing phase and into the university re-registration…
On top form, President Macron projects France, Europe as reliable partners for Southeast Asia
A entire week devoted to touring Southeast Asia is undoubtedly an impressive display of French diplomacy, a powerful opportunity to defend France’s positions on the conflicts in…
Indonesia’s 10-year power procurement plan: Green boon or climate doom?
The ambitious plan, released on May 26, has been met with scepticism, with analysts and observers questioning whether the country can truly achieve its power supply and…