Indonesia turns to paper, glass packaging as plastic prices climb

Indonesia turns to paper, glass packaging as plastic prices climb

Beyond conventional materials, the government is encouraging the development of bioplastics derived from natural resources such as cassava and seaweed. 

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Nonsubsidized fuel prices hiked sharply as supply strains worsen

Nonsubsidized fuel prices hiked sharply as supply strains worsen

Pertamina has significantly raised the prices of several nonsubsidized fuel products effective Saturday as blockades in the Middle East and economic sanctions continue to roil the global oil market.

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Cheap loans won’t fix SMEs

Cheap loans won't fix SMEs

Limited growth potential and informal structures often disqualify Indonesia's small enterprises from external financing, as lenders perceive them as high-risk or unattractive clients.

<Cheap loans won’t fix SMEs - Editorial - The Jakarta Post>

TikTok, Sea, Alibaba-owned e-commerce corner ASEAN markets

TikTok, Sea, Alibaba-owned e-commerce corner ASEAN markets

Smaller rivals pushed to margins as online shopping booms in Thailand, Malaysia

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Small businesses feel the pinch of rising plastic costs

Small businesses feel the pinch of rising plastic costs

Yayat Ruchyat, a tofu and tempeh producer in Parepare, South Sulawesi, said the surge in plastic prices has placed him in a difficult position: raising prices could weaken consumers' purchasing power and hurt sales, while keeping prices unchanged would further erode his already thin margins.

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