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CPA Australia partners with Indonesian authorities
The Accountant
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August 12, 2025
CPA Australia has partnered with Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance and the Banyuwangi Regency Government to advance financial literacy among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative is set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s...
Strengthening sovereignty through local currency resilience
The Jakarta Post
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mid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, the Chinese government is strategically focusing on bolstering the international value of the renminbi, positioning it as an alternative to the US dollar. Central banks worldwide are...
What’s behind the rise of new airlines in Indonesia?
The Jakarta Post
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he skies of Indonesia, one of the world’s largest archipelagic countries, are getting crowded as new airlines take flight in one of the world’s most capital-expensive and low-profit margin industries. Recently, several new airlines have entered...
Indonesia unveils global-standard sustainability reporting system
Antara
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August 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia has officially launched its Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SPK) through a collaboration between Bank Indonesia, the Ministry of Finance, and the Financial Services Authority (OJK). “Sustainability reporting is a...
Chu Lai Open Economic Zone: Driving Regional Industrial and Investment Expansion
Vietnam Briefing
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August 12, 2025
Chu Lai Open Economic Zone (OEZ), now under Da Nang City, is advancing with logistics infrastructure and high-tech investment, set to spearhead the economic growth of Central Vietnam. The recent merger of Quang Nam province into Da Nang City marks...
Norway's Wealth Fund Divests from 11 Israeli Companies Amid Gaza War
Tempo.co
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August 12, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Norway's Wealth Fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli companies, following reports that it had invested in an Israeli jet engine manufacturer while the war in Gaza continued. According to Al Arabiya, Nicolai Tangen, head of...
Delfi H1 net profit down 37.7% to US$12.2 million on softer performance in Indonesia
The Business Times Singapore
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August 12, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Delfi posted a 37.7 per cent drop in net profit to US$12.2 million for its first half ended Jun 30, 2025, from US$19.6 million in the previous corresponding period. Excluding a non-recurring item resulting from the streamlining of its...
China Market Update: Semiconductor Stocks Soar, Tariff Deadline Extended (Again)
Forbes
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Key News Asian equities were mostly higher overnight on the US’ decision to extend the tariff “deadline” once again (shocking), as Indonesia and Japan outperformed, while Korea and Thailand underperformed. Hong Kong and Mainland markets were both...
Indonesia opens to foreign support for forest rehabilitation
Antara
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August 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni affirmed on Tuesday that Indonesia remains open to collaboration with various international partners to support forest conservation and rehabilitation efforts in Nusantara. Speaking after the...
Africa Becomes Next Target for Indonesia's Export Expansion Plan
Tempo.co
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August 12, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Indonesia will continue to broaden its export market for locally manufactured products. The government is not only aiming at European and American markets but is also targeting Latin America and...
Danantara boosts Indonesia's role as global investment leader
Antara
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August 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Sovereign wealth fund Danantara is strengthening Indonesia's role as a global investment leader, according to House of Representatives (DPR) member Mohamad Hekal. Hekal stated that in recent months, Danantara has been actively...
Indonesia eyes $90M Climate Fund to hit forest emission targets
Antara
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August 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Forestry is currently drafting a proposal for the second phase of funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), amounting to US$80-90 million to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the forestry sector. Forestry...
Businesses urge small-firm, ambience exemptions in royalty charges
The Jakarta Post
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s a government agency continues to uphold local music royalty collection rules, businesses are urging for exemptions for small enterprises and ambient background music to ensure a fairer and simpler system. The issue stems from provisions under...
Celios Says UN Has Responded to Audit Request for BPS Economic Growth Data
Tempo.co
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August 12, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) claimed that the United Nations has responded to its request to audit Indonesia's second-quarter 2025 economic growth data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS). The request was...
China's Coal Demand Drops, Indonesian Exporters Looking to Diversify Market
Tempo.co
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August 12, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Association of Indonesian Energy, Mineral, and Coal Suppliers (Aspebindo) sees an opportunity to diversify its export market after demands from major consumer countries like China and India are slowing down. Aspebindo's...
Could China win ‘beauty contest’ to be Indonesia’s nuclear energy ally?
Dialogo Chino
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August 12, 2025
Indonesia is pushing forward with plans to develop nuclear energy as part of efforts to cut power-sector emissions. But with tight deadlines and high technical demands, choosing the right international partner will be critical to success. In late...
Amazon Launches AI League in Jakarta to Drive Innovation and Skills
Small Business Trends
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August 12, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently launched the AWS AI League, a global competition aimed at fostering artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, particularly in generative AI (Gen AI). This initiative, unveiled in Jakarta, presents an exciting...
Indonesia-Japan train Palestinians in avocado farming to boost economy
Antara
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August 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia and Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), are holding intensive avocado cultivation training for Palestine in the hope of improving the production and marketing of the...
KBR Wins FEED Contract for Indonesia's Abadi LNG Project
Rigzone
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August 12, 2025
KBR said it was awarded a contract by INPEX Masela Ltd. to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) for onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities for the Abadi LNG project in Indonesia. The Abadi LNG project, which is planned to have peak...
Indonesia’s long-serving finance minister is still standing firm
World Finance
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  Indonesian finance minister Dr. Mulyani Indrawati is the woman the country can’t do without. Regardless of the party in power, she has overseen the nation’s finances for 16 years and it is unlikely that her long-running reign will come to an...