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Indonesia Eases Import Rules for 10 Key Commodities to Boost Trade and Investment
ASEAN Briefing
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July 3, 2025
On June 30, 2025, Indonesia announced a major deregulation initiative to ease import restrictions on 10 strategic commodity groups. The policy, introduced by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and formalized under Trade...
Indonesia raises concern over EU forest rule’s impact on farmers
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised concerns over the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that it could disproportionately impact smallholder farmers who produce key export commodities. “We...
Business : Malaysia Welcomes Investments From Italian Companies Like Leonardo, Fincantieri And ENI - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
From D.Arul Rajoo ROME, July 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes investments from well-known Italian companies such as Leonardo SpA, Fincantieri SpA and ENI SpA. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he welcomes greater involvement from...
India Cements announces sale of equity stake in Indonesian associate company
Business Upturn
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July 3, 2025
The India Cements Limited, a subsidiary of UltraTech Cement Limited, announced on July 3, 2025, that its wholly owned subsidiary PT Adcoal Energindo, Indonesia, has entered into a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell its entire equity...
Indonesia awaits EU reply on deforestation rule concerns
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is awaiting a formal response from the European Union (EU) regarding its concerns over the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to an official from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs. “We have sent...
Indonesia to launch free health checks in schools soon
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Ministry of Health will begin implementing its Free Health Screening program in tuition-free Sekolah Rakyat schools on July 7, with plans to expand to public schools starting August 1. Health Minister Budi Gunadi...
Business : Scoot To Fly Twice Weekly To Kota Bharu From Oct 26
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 3 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier, Scoot, will operate twice-weekly flights to Kota Bharu, Kelantan, from Oct 26 using the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, with one-way economy class fares starting from S$78...
Indonesia to sign US$34 billion pact with US partners ahead of tariff negotiation deadline, minister says
The Business Times Singapore
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July 3, 2025
Published Thu, Jul 3, 2025 · 04:37 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia will sign a pact worth US$34 billion with business partners next week to boost purchases from the US, as part of efforts to strike a trade deal with Washington ahead of the July nine...
Indonesian rescuers search for 30 missing people after ferry sinks near Bali
The Globe and Mail
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July 3, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Indonesia rescue team members sail on dinghies during a search operation for missing passengers, on Thursday.Johannes P. Christo/Reuters Indonesian authorities intensified on Friday a search operation for 30 people...
Indonesia to renovate 2 mln village homes with $2.6 bln budget
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government has allocated Rp43.6 trillion (over US$2.6 billion) to renovate 2 million uninhabitable houses in rural areas. Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Fahri Hamzah said Thursday that each house...
Indonesia banks on critical minerals to avert US tariffs – will it work?
South China Morning Post
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July 3, 2025
Indonesia is banking on its rich reserves of critical minerals to persuade the United States to pull back steep looming tariffs – an offer that could appeal to American strategic interests even as concerns remain about regulatory risks and China’s...
Indonesian President Prabowo performs Umrah during Saudi visit
The Siasat Daily
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July 3, 2025
Makkah: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto performed the Umrah pilgrimage at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A photograph of President Prabowo dressed in the ihram, traditionally worn...
Indonesia to sign $34 billion pact with U.S. partners ahead of tariff negotiation deadline, minister says
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 3, 2025
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia will sign a pact worth $34 billion with business partners next week to boost purchases from the United States, as part of efforts to strike a trade deal with Washington ahead of the July 9 deadline, Indonesia’s chief...
Indonesia Customs Issues New Rules for Imported Personal Belongings
Tempo.co
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July 3, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Directorate General of Customs and Excise of the Finance Ministry has issued new regulations detailing the types of personal belongings, or "moved goods," imported from abroad that are exempt from import duties. This...
Indonesia to boost US imports to avoid tougher tariffs: minister
The Sun Daily
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July 3, 2025
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s chief economic minister told AFP on Thursday that Jakarta would step up its energy, agriculture and merchandise imports from the United States to avoid tougher tariffs due to come into force next week. Trump announced...
Indonesia's PGN, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Energy Explore Gas Supply Potential from Andaman Block
Tempo.co
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July 3, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - State-owned gas company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN) and Mubadala Energy South Andaman RSC Ltd. (Mubadala Energy), the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, have begun exploring the use of natural gas from...
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to strengthen Hajj, health cooperation
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation to improve health facilities and Hajj services for Indonesian pilgrims. “Both parties expressed...
Indonesia's Danantara, ACWA Power sign $10 bln deal on green projects
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF), Danantara, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ACWA Power, a Saudi Arabian company specializing in desalination and green hydrogen technology, to explore investments in...
IFERP Champions Equity in Research: Direct Funding Initiative Enables Early-Career Academics to Access Global Platforms
Business Upturn
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July 3, 2025
The Institute for Educational Research and Publication (IFERP) has reaffirmed its commitment to research equity by launching impactful initiatives that provide direct funding and scholarship opportunities for early-career researchers, students,...
Indonesian minister calls for swift action on national AI agenda
Antara
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July 3, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has called on her ministry to act swiftly and cohesively in implementing strategic agendas, including the development of a national artificial intelligence...