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Indonesia’s rare earth reserve may persuade US to lower tariffs, but experts remain sceptical
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
JAKARTA – Even as Indonesia’s lead negotiator intensified lobbying efforts for a lowering of America’s reciprocal tariffs this week, analysts remain sceptical that talks will make headway even if Jakarta attempts to leverage the nation’s rich...
Floodlight failure and fiery challenges as U’s make final: Day six in Indonesia
Oxford Mail
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The day six diary begins with the first game of the day, as Thai side Port FC beat Dewa United 2-1, and ensured they will be the opponents for Gary Rowett’s side on Sunday. Walking into the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, we were stopped by some people...
To stand with Palestine, Indonesia must cut ties with the Tony Blair Institute
Middle East Monitor
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July 11, 2025
Indonesia has long positioned itself as a steadfast supporter of Palestine. Government officials deliver speeches condemning Israeli aggression, and mass demonstrations regularly call for justice and liberation. The country’s constitution...
General : Indonesia Urges Fairer ASEAN-EU Partnership Amid Global Challenges
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 11 (Bernama) -- Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for a stronger and fairer ASEAN-European Union partnership, urging both sides to deepen cooperation in trade, sustainable development and...
Danantara Indonesia to draw down $3bln from $10bln credit line, sources say
Zawya
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JAKARTA - Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara is likely to draw down $3 billion initially from a $10 billion credit line and use it for investments including a chemical plant and co-financings with Qatar's and China's wealth funds, sources...
Economic Watch: China's high-speed rail tech boon for world, picturing new vision for connectivity
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- China's fast-evolving high-speed rail technology is not only reshaping domestic mobility, but also playing an increasingly significant role in enhancing global connectivity and driving infrastructure development,...
NTT, Timor-Leste plan team to intensify economic ties
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Kupang (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province and Timor-Leste have discussed the plan to form a technical team to advance economic cooperation and support development for their communities. NTT Governor Melki...
New Trump tariffs and Indonesia's talent exodus
Nikkei Asia
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In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss regional reactions to Trump's tariff letters and Indonesia's exodus of skilled workers from its local industries. The episode consists of: A selection...
Economists weigh in on Trump’s 20% tariff
Philstar
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may be “less affected” by US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 20 percent tariff on all Philippine exports, although uncertainty surrounding the policy is likely to weigh on investor sentiment and...
Indonesia makes major progress in building 1st VGOS radio telescope in collaboration with China
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Bandung Institute of Technology, in cooperation with the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, on Wednesday completed the main antenna installation for the...
Indonesian Police Robots: Why the Rp3bn Price Tag Versus Alibaba's?
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian National Police showcased dozens of humanoid and quadruped robots during its 79th Bhayangkara Anniversary at the National Monument in Central Jakarta on July 1, 2025. These robots grabbed public attention not...
General : Palestine Urges CEAPAD Countries To Take Stronger Political Stance On Crisis
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Palestine has called on member countries of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD) to take a firmer and united stance on the political dimensions of the...
Indonesian Chess Team Takes Home 18 Gold Medals from Pre-SEA Games in Penang
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian national chess team won a haul of gold medals at the Pre-SEA Games tournament held in Penang, Malaysia, which concluded on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. In individual events, Indonesian players earned eight gold medals...
Finance Minister Affirms Danantara Investments Must Serve Public Interest
Tempo.co
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July 10, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati emphasized that the Danantara Investment Management Agency must prioritize the public interest in all investments. She conveyed this after meeting with the Chief Investment...
The changing nature of oligarchy in Indonesia
Pursuit
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Back in 2004, there was a broadly cooperative pattern of economic relations between China and the US. It was also a time when Indonesia’s so-called ‘big bang decentralisation’ – which gave away control of power and resources to subnational...
Prabowo’s policies spark both hope and concern in Indonesia
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 11, 2025
Indonesia’s new administration faces challenges sustaining populist programs and addressing fears of pre-democratic era measures. Oct. 20, 2024: Crowds gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, to welcome Prabowo Subianto as he arrived for his inauguration...
Explained: Is crypto Shariah-compliant? Binance launches Islamic finance-aligned investment platform
The Times of India
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Sharia Earn is live in 29 countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Indonesia, bringing faith-compliant crypto investing to major Muslim markets./ Image: Binance TL;DR What: Binance has launched Sharia Earn, a crypto staking platform...
Economist forecasts global economic growth to slow to 2.2%
Engineering News
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With US President Donald Trump having recently sent various countries letters setting out their new tariff rates, expected to go into effect on August 1, Fitch Solutions unit BMI chief economist Cedric Chehab notes that a spike in tariffs could...
Jakarta-Riyadh Convergence: Prabowo’s Saudi Outreach and the Pursuit of Foreign Investment
The Diplomat
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July 9, 2025
Last week, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited Jeddah, marking his first official visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office in October 2024. The visit comes against the backdrop of Prabowo’s attempts to increase foreign investments,...
EZVIZ’s Ongoing Smart Entry Promotion Attracts Growing Interest, Inviting More Indonesian Families to Embrace Safer and Smarter Home Living
The AI Journal
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July 11, 2025
JAKARTA, Indonesia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EZVIZ, a trusted global brand in smart home security, continues its smart entry promotion in Indonesia, running from 16 June to 31 July. Through this exclusive campaign, customers purchasing selected EZVIZ smart...