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Indonesian Govt Still Reviewing Top Court's Ruling on Election Separation, Minister Says
Tempo.co
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July 16, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -- Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian said the government is still reviewing the Constitutional Court's decision on separating the general and regional elections. The government will conduct a study before taking further...
Indonesia, US ink trade deal after ‘big struggle’
Taipei Times
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July 16, 2025
Indonesia yesterday said that it had reached a trade deal with the US after an “extraordinary struggle” in negotiations that resulted in a reduction of proposed US tariff rates on the Southeast Asian country’s exports to 19 percent from 32...
Law Minister confirms legal status of 80,068 village co-ops
Antara
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July 19, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas has confirmed the legal recognition of 80,068 Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP/KKMP) set up nationwide under President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita program. In a statement issued in...
Indonesian central bank slash rates again to boost growth
Macau Business
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July 16, 2025
Indonesia’s central bank on Wednesday cut key interest rates for the third time this year and left the door open for more as it looks to boost growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Bank Indonesia lowered the seven-day reverse purchase rate...
Prabowo to Unveil Theme and Logo for Indonesia's 80th Independence Day Soon
Tempo.co
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July 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Deputy State Secretary Minister Juri Ardiantoro announced that President Prabowo Subianto will soon unveil the theme and logo for Indonesia's 80th Independence Day celebration. Juri said that Prabowo is scheduled to launch it...
US solar panel makers request tariffs on Indonesia, Laos and India
Nikkei Asia
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NEW YORK -- A coalition of U.S. solar manufacturers petitioned the federal government on Thursday to impose tariffs on imports from four Asian countries, a move targeted at Chinese and Indian companies. First Solar and three other manufacturers...
Indonesia-EU CEPA could boost exports by 50%: PCO
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi has said that the government expects the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA) to push up exports by up to 50 percent....
US solar panel makers seek tariffs on imports from Indonesia, India, Laos
Channel News Asia
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July 17, 2025
A group of U.S. solar panel manufacturers asked the Commerce Department to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports from Indonesia, India and Laos, according to documents on an agency web site. The petition is the latest effort by...
Prabowo visits Belarus, invites Lukashenko to Indonesia
Antara
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July 17, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed his willingness to accept Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's invitation to visit Indonesia, which was extended during their meeting near Minsk, the capital of Belarus....
Indonesia's viral Pacu Jalur race joins 2025 National Event List
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Tourism has officially included the Pacu Jalur rowing race from Riau Province in the 2025 Karisma Event Nusantara (KEN) calendar to support the traditional race and boost tourism efforts. “Even before it went...
Indonesia Central Bank Resumes Monetary Easing
RTTNews
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July 16, 2025
Indonesia's central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year on Wednesday, to support economic growth amid slowing inflation and continued stability in the rupiah exchange rate. The Bank Indonesia board, led by...
Indonesia's Danantara eyes mineral, energy deals in 6 months
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Managing Director of Investment at Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja announced that the fund will prioritize the mineral and energy sectors over the next six months....
Indonesia Needs a National Nutrition Resilience Protocol
The Jakarta Post
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n a world marked by growing political instability, climate disruption, and volatile global trade, Indonesia’s food and nutrition security can no longer be left to chance. The conflict resulting in disruption in the Middle East are only the latest...
Indonesian kid's dance moves have taken the internet by storm: Viral reels and memes show his unique steps
The Times of India
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July 16, 2025
Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old from Indonesia, is now an internet star. His boat-dancing video went viral. Celebrities like Travis Kelce and Alex Albon copied his moves. Rayyan started dancing at nine, inspired by his family. He is now a...
Indonesia's Q2 investment rises to 29.2 bln USD
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's investment realization in the second quarter of 2025 rose to 475 trillion rupiahs (29.2 billion U.S. dollars), up from 465 trillion rupiahs (28.6 billion dollars) in the previous quarter, a senior official...
Over 2,000 Indonesian retail stores operating in Philippines
Antara
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July 17, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - More than 2,000 Indonesian retail stores are now operating in the Philippines, with further expansion planned in Bangladesh and Malaysia, according to Trade Minister Budi Santoso. He said that the 2,400 stores, opened by members...
Indonesia, South Korea boost maritime defense cooperation
Antara
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July 16, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the South Korean government are seeking to strengthen military cooperation, particularly in maritime defense. This initiative was discussed during a courtesy visit by Park Soo-Deok, Chargé...
Indonesia cuts benchmark interest rate to 5.25 pct
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Bank Indonesia cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent during its Board of Governors Meeting held from Tuesday to Wednesday. The central bank also lowered the deposit facility and lending...
Indonesia’s central bank cuts benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%
The Business Times Singapore
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July 16, 2025
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year, shortly after the country finalised a trade deal with the US that sets a 19 per cent tariff on goods from South-east Asia’s largest economy. Bank...
Mitsubishi Motors premieres the all-new Destinator in Indonesia
Automotive World
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July 17, 2025
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) today unveiled the all-new Destinator midsize SUV in Indonesia. The Destinator will be showcased at the 32nd GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show1, which opens on July 23, with...