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CATL breaks ground on US$6 billion Indonesia battery venture
world’s top maker of electric-vehicle batteries broke ground on a US$6 billion battery material ecosystem in Indonesia as the government…
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Business
Video shows ex-Indonesian president speaking on tsunami anniversary, not island dispute
Indonesia's North Sumatra and Aceh provinces have been embroiled in a dispute over the control of four islands, but a video circulating…
Culture
Indonesia working on new e-commerce tax rule in bid to target 'shadow economy'
Indonesia is working on a new regulation that will require e-commerce platforms to collect and pass on sellers’ sales income in a bid to…
Culture
Indonesia’s yield curve may steepen as Bank Indonesia unwinds intervention
Indonesia’s sovereign yield curve is set to steepen as the central bank reduces its use of short-term rupiah securities, prompting a shift…
Culture
Changi Airport Group exploring possible new flights to Semarang, Palembang, Belitung in Indonesia
There could potentially be new flight connections between Singapore and three Indonesian destinations – Semarang in Central Java,…
Culture
Indonesia central bank makes market intervention after rupiah depreciation
Indonesia’s central bank intervened in the foreign exchange market in a measured way on Thursday (Jun 19), an official said, after the…
Culture
Indonesia bourse mulls extending trading window by one hour
The Indonesian stock market currently operates in a seven-hour window of 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Indonesia’s stock exchange will consider…
Culture
China likely to ditch low-grade coal from Indonesia due to glut
CHINA is likely to cut imports of the lowest grades of coal as a glut of the fuel makes the trade uneconomic and the government tightens…
Culture
Indonesia sovereign wealth fund interested in Grab-GoTo deal: Bloomberg
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is considering a stake in the Grab acquisition of GoTo for US$7 billion, reported Bloomberg.…
Culture
OCBC partners Ant International to offer embedded finance to Indonesia SMEs
Tie-up taps the bank’s presence and knowledge of SMEs and customer franchise in Indonesia, and Ant International’s capabilities in…
Business
Three British nationals could face death by firing squad for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Indonesia
Three British nationals could face death by a firing squad after they allegedly smuggled about a kilogram – over two pounds – of cocaine…
Culture
Thailand and Indonesia could be growth laggards in Asean: Nomura
Thailand and Indonesia are expected to be growth laggards within Asean, noted Euben Paracuelles, chief Asean economist at Nomura at the…
Business
Macron's Indonesia trip exposes the worst part of visiting Jakarta
French President Emmanuel Macron came to Jakarta hoping to charm Indonesians with selfies and sweet words. Instead, he got a flood of…
Culture
RGE, TotalEnergies to develop solar power plant with battery storage in Indonesia
RGE and TotalEnergies on Wednesday (May 28) have signed a co-investment agreement to jointly develop a solar power plant with battery…
Culture
Indonesia antitrust agency finds risk of monopoly from TikTok’s Tokopedia takeover
The agency says it found rising market concentration and warned of possible post-acquisition price hikes due to increased dominance…
Business
Indonesia ready to recognize Israel in exchange for Palestinian state
Indonesia is prepared to formally recognize the state of Israel and establish diplomatic relations if a two-state solution that guarantees…
Fashion
In Indonesia, Beauty and Wellness Are Inextricably Linked—Let This Expert Lend Some (Joy-Inducing) Insight
Welcome to Worldly Beauty, a quarterly franchise in which we highlight beauty products, ingredients, and traditions rooted in culture. To…
Business
Activists Know How to Stop Sexual Violence in the Garment Supply Chain. Will Brands Buy In?
Women across South and Southeast Asia are demanding an end to gender-based violence and harassment in the garment supply chain, which they…
Culture
Chevron seeks big oil and gas blocks in Indonesia
Chevron is seeking blocks with potential reserves of around 15 trillion cubic feet of gas [TANGERANG, Indonesia] US oil major Chevron is…
Culture
Indonesia seeks to end rice imports this year as output jumps
Indonesia is set to stop importing rice this year for the first time in decades, thanks to surging production and stockpiles in one of the…
Business
Air parade clip falsely portrayed as Russian military in Indonesia
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
Culture
Indonesia plans 10 GW nuclear power in major renewable energy push, presidential aide says
Indonesia plans a major expansion in renewable energy by 2040, including the introduction of 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power, and…
Business
Company supplying critical EV metal ‘did not disclose’ Erin Brockovich pollutant in drinking water
One of Indonesia’s largest nickel-mining companies, which supplies a mineral critical to the global electric car industry, did not tell…
Business
Indonesia launches new multi-billion-dollar sovereign wealth fund
Prabowo Subianto has ordered sweeping cuts across government to fund his key campaign pledges including the new investment vehicle (Bagus…