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U.S. and Indonesia Reach Trade Agreement with 19% Tariff on Exports
The United States and Indonesia have reached a trade agreement of a reduced 19% tariff on Indonesian goods entering the U.S., along with major purchase commitments by Indonesia in American energy,  ... Read More
16 Jul 2025
Business News
Economy
International Cooperation
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Indonesia-EU CEPA Negotiations Conclude After 10 Years of Talks
President Prabowo Subianto and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have announced the conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)  ... Read More
15 Jul 2025
Business News
International Cooperation
Trade
This Week’s Headlines (Jul. 5 – 11, 2025)
Business-Indonesia This Week's Headlines Issue #169  ... Read More
11 Jul 2025
Automotive
Economy
International Cooperation
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Beyond the Slowdown: The Digital and Green Turn in Indonesian Employment
In 2024, Indonesia’s gross domestic product grew by 5.03 percent, and labor force participation continued on a gradual upward trajectory. However, early 2025 brought mixed signs. The Manufacturing  ... Read More
11 Jul 2025
Human Resource
Insights
Indonesia and Brazil Strengthen Cooperation to Develop Bioethanol
Indonesia and Brazil have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the bioenergy sector, following President Prabowo Subianto’s state visit to Brazil.  ... Read More
10 Jul 2025
Business News
Economy
Energy
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Indonesia Finalizes USD 34 Billion Trade Deal with US Amid Tariff Dispute
Indonesia has finalized a USD 34 billion commercial agreement with the United States involving energy and agricultural sectors, even as it prepares to re-engage in negotiations over a newly announced  ... Read More
09 Jul 2025
Business News
International Cooperation
Trade
Indonesia Lobbies Trump to Cancel 32% Import Tariff
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto departed for Washington, D.C., United States, on Tuesday, July 8, to respond to the high import tariff policy that U.S. President Donald  ... Read More
08 Jul 2025
Business News
International Cooperation
Trade
This Week’s Headlines (Jun. 28 – Jul. 4, 2025)
Business-Indonesia This Week's Headlines Issue #168  ... Read More
04 Jul 2025
Economy
Financial
International Cooperation
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Indonesia and Saudi Arabia Sign IDR 434 Trillion Agreement
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have signed a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding worth approximately USD 27 billion, equivalent to IDR 434 trillion.  ... Read More
03 Jul 2025
Business News
Energy
International Cooperation
Indonesia Eases Import Rules to Boost Industrial Growth
The Indonesian government has officially launched the first phase of its import deregulation policy, easing restrictions on 10 categories of goods in a move aimed at enhancing competitiveness,  ... Read More
02 Jul 2025
Business News
Export & Import
Regulation