Tag: Indonesia
Indonesia Approves Islamic Finance Sandbox for Halal Startups
Indonesia , Mar 10, 2025
Indonesia is breaking new ground with the approval of a Shariah-compliant fintech sandbox designed to accelerate innovation in the halal...
Indonesia to Host First Southeast Asia Space Summit
Indonesia , April 30, 2025
Indonesia is preparing to host the first-ever Southeast Asia Space Summit in Jakarta this year, signaling the nation’s growing ambition...
Malaysia and Indonesia Launch Joint Haze Task Force
Malaysia , November 18, 2024
In a landmark step toward tackling Southeast Asia’s recurring haze crisis, Malaysia and Indonesia have formed a joint task force...
Indonesia’s Nickel Rush Sparks Land Rights Protests
Indonesia , May 29, 2025
Indonesia’s push to become the global hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery production is facing mounting resistance at home, as...
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Disrupts Air Travel, Spreads Ash to Malaysia
Discover how the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia has disrupted air travel and led to ashfall reaching Malaysia, prompting evacuation efforts amid fears of potential tsunamis.
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Celebrates 6 Months: 2.56M Passengers
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail, operated jointly by Indonesian and Chinese firms, celebrates six months of operation with over 2.56 million passengers transported, revolutionizing travel in Indonesia.
Three nations to be largest sovereign sukuk issuers
Moody's Investors Service predicts Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkiye will become the largest sovereign sukuk issuers in 2023-2024. Malaysia's fiscal deficit is expected to decrease to around 5% of GDP, supporting annual sovereign sukuk issuance of US$20-22 billion.
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister Airlangga Hartarto
Indonesia's ASEAN presidency aims to boost economic recovery by improving regional connectivity, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening financial services and food security. Minister Airlangga Hartarto emphasizes the importance of bridging the digital divide among member nations.
Boustead Plantations expects continued volatility in palm oil prices
Boustead Plantations Bhd expects continued palm oil price volatility amid rising production costs, including higher minimum wages and increased fertilizer and diesel prices. The company remains optimistic about cost management and crop enhancement strategies to improve profitability in the coming year.
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
Asia-Pacific leaders gathered at the APEC summit in Thailand, strongly condemning Russia's war in Ukraine while emphasizing the need for open trade and economic stability. The majority of the 21 participating nations expressed concern about the conflict's global economic implications, marking a significant diplomatic moment.
