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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Monday, April 13, 2026
Small businesses feel the pinch of rising plastic costs
Small businesses feel the pinch of rising plastic costs
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
Southeast Asia oil crisis puts sovereign ratings at risk
Southeast Asia oil crisis puts sovereign ratings at risk
Subsidies to offset soaring fuel prices could worsen finances, inflation
Monday, April 6, 2026
Indonesia, Australia tussle with Meta and Google over teen social media ban
Indonesia, Australia tussle with Meta and Google over teen social media ban
Jakarta issues second summonses as tech giants defy under-16 blanket restrictions
Friday, April 3, 2026
Indonesia rolls out one-day remote work in push for energy efficiency
Indonesia rolls out one-day remote work in push for energy efficiency
Business groups caution over risks of lower productivity and slower spending.
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