Indonesia's GoTo says it may pass higher fuel prices to Gojek users

Indonesia's GoTo says it may pass higher fuel prices to Gojek users

Superapp company posts 1st quarterly net profit as fintech business grows

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Bekasi deadly train crash renews railway safety concerns

Bekasi deadly train crash renews railway safety concerns

President Prabowo Subianto and experts pointed to level crossings as a key factor leading to the fatal collision between a Greater Jakarta commuter train and an intercity train that killed at least 15 passengers and left 88 others injured.

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Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

Acid attacks highlight growing danger for Indonesian activists

Activists and observers say a climate of repression is taking root under a government that baulks at criticism under the leadership of ex-general Prabowo—himself accused of human rights violations in the 1990s.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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

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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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Indonesia, South Korea sign agreements on minerals, tech, finance

Indonesia, South Korea sign agreements on minerals, tech, finance

The two countries were also expected to advance defense ties, as well as strengthen cooperation in new growth areas such as artificial intelligence and nuclear power.

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