Monday, April 13, 2026

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.



Friday, April 10, 2026

Govt doubles down on diplomacy as Hormuz risks persist despite ceasefire

Govt doubles down on diplomacy as Hormuz risks persist despite ceasefire

Pertamina is racing to secure the release of two of its tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf through diplomatic channels, as analysts warn that the recent US-Iran ceasefire does little to guarantee safe passage through the politically charged Strait of Hormuz.


Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Friday, April 3, 2026