Tobacco excise duty increase still matters
Indonesia once had the title of a “baby-smoker’s country” because of the high prevalence of smoking among children.
Policy Matters
New mining rules lay groundwork for Indonesia’s atomic aspirations
The new regulation comes a month after Jokowi reworked the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency’s non-tax revenue streams through the issuance of another government regulation.
Japan to accept more workers from Central Asia
The Foreign Minister is expected to announce the policy in a meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and five Central Asian nations of the former Soviet bloc.
RI Parliament approves longstanding extradition, defence agreements with S’pore
Indonesia's Law and Human Rights Minister said the cooperation "will make it easier for law enforcement to solve cases in which the perpetrators are in Singapore”.
Yoon vows to make nation safe for women and from drugs
HE vowed to “carefully design law that can strongly deal with” sex crimes, stalking crimes and violent crimes against women.
Zahid: All aid to flood victims by previous govt to continue
Malaysia's DPM Zahid said the aid would only be given to registered and eligible flood victims.
US Fed’s half-point rate hike widens gap with Korea
Expectations are growing whether the central bank will take a step back on its monetary policy in line with the US or continue the steep hike to lessen the gap.
Anwar’s govt to impose limited electricity tariff hike excluding SMEs
The move will result in a RM30 billion crunch to the government coffers.
Thailand eyes national big data institute to help with development
The Cabinet approved a draft decree on setting up a national big data institute that will help in Thailand’s development as a data-driven nation.
Indonesia appeals WTO ruling in nickel dispute against EU
The WTO had ruled in favour of the EU, saying that neither the prohibition of nickel exports nor a domestic processing requirement were in line with global trade rules.