Iran war, domestic strains push rupiah to new historic low

Iran war, domestic strains push rupiah to new historic low

The rupiah was the worst-performing currency in the region, depreciating 0.61 percent by market close, followed by the Philippine peso and the Thai baht, which weakened by 0.6 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.

<Iran war, domestic strains push rupiah to new historic low - Economy - The Jakarta Post>

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. 

<Indonesia turns to paper, glass packaging as plastic prices climb - Economy - The Jakarta Post>

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.

<Nonsubsidized fuel prices hiked sharply as supply strains worsen - Companies - The Jakarta Post>

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

<TikTok, Sea, Alibaba-owned e-commerce corner ASEAN markets - Nikkei Asia>