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More Indonesians trust social media than news outlets: research

Respondents that saw social media as a trustworthy source of information jumped in 2022, while more conventional news outlets saw a decline. 

2 years ago
Economy premium

Inflation softening to 5.28% further alleviates pressure on BI

Indonesia’s inflation mellowed in January but remains well above the central bank’s target and varies widely from one city to another. ...

2 years ago
Economy premium

Planting operational excellence to build sustainable and resilient PTPN

Indonesia is a country in a period of fruitful growth, and the nation’s successful agricultural industry is the fertile heart of that journey. Agriculture, specifically plantation, accounts for almost a third of total employment across the country and contributed almost 7 percent of Indonesia’s GDP as of 2021. ...

2 years ago

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Companies

ExxonMobil reports record profits of $55.7 billion in 2022

In the fourth quarter, profits rose 43.7 percent to $12.8 billion, thanks to higher oil and natural gas prices and better refining margins compared with the year-ago period.

2 years ago
Companies premium

JD to shut down in Indonesia, Thailand in March

E-commerce platform JD will disband its operations in Indonesia and Thailand next month, following a decision by China-based JD Global to cut costs.

2 years ago
Companies

Yogyakarta-based Space Roastery serves Indonesian coffee at 2023 WEF Davos, Switzerland

Indonesian coffee is internationally renowned for its taste and aroma, but having it served at a major international conference is certainly a new high.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

After 'Last of Us' snub, govt seeks to bring filming Indonesia home

The government plans to bring foreign filmmakers to shoot Indonesia scenes in Indonesia with a variety of incentives and regulatory reform to speed up permits. 

2 years ago
Economy premium

Indonesia eyes China, India, Russia to recover tourism

The tourism and transportation ministries have received a directive from the President to focus on capitalizing on strong demand among travelers in the three countries to visit Indonesia.

2 years ago
Economy premium

How Indonesia should navigate the polycrisis world

We have long been living in a rapidly changing environment, and we tend to think the new chapter of a decade will be different. This is often the case. However, as we entered the decade of the 2020s, we began to face entirely new problems and challenges. Indeed, those problems have come after one another and have created significant challenges.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Executive Column: Tony Fernandes looks forward to looking back at AirAsia legacy

After 21 years leading the company he built, Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Deni Ghifari on Monday about his plans to retire.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Boeing to add 737 MAX production line as it plans output boost

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Chief Executive Stan Deal said in an email reviewed by Reuters that the new line will be its fourth for the narrow-body 737 MAX and is needed because of "strong product demand." 

2 years ago
Economy

China factory output rebounds on zero-COVID relaxation

China's factory activity expanded in January after months of contraction, official data showed Tuesday, as the world's second-largest economy stirs back to life after Beijing ended strict COVID curbs.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Global banks see M&A openings in post-crisis Indonesia

Investment banks are projecting a flurry of merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in Indonesia this year, some driven by sustainable growth prospects, others by distress.

2 years ago
Economy

Govt boosts annual coal mining target to 695m tonnes

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has raised the country’s annual coal production target to 695 million tonnes this year to cater to robust demand for the commodity.

2 years ago
Companies

Australian fintech SkyCredit Group eyes Indonesian EV industry

The Indonesian government has a target of having 2 million electric vehicles (EVs) operate across Indonesia by 2025. To achieve the lofty goal, the government needs to forge partnerships with various stakeholders in different sectors.

2 years ago
Markets

Asia shares turn cagey as rate hikes, earnings loom

Asian shares turned cagey on Monday ahead of a week that is certain to see interest rates rise in Europe and the United States, along with US jobs and wage data that may influence how much further they still have to go.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Executive Column: Sea6 Energy to substitute fossil fuel with greener seaweed biofuel

Ocean farming startup Sea6 Energy says seaweed can replace costly imported crude oil with enough research, production scale and investment. 

2 years ago
Markets premium

CPO exports to drop further as more palm oil goes to biodiesel: GAPKI

The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expects Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) exports to decline further in 2023 due to the 35-percent biodiesel blending mandate.

2 years ago
Markets

Cooling US inflation lifts hope for smaller Fed rate hike

Slowing inflation and a cooling property sector are fueling expectations that the US central bank can adopt a smaller interest rate hike this week, as policymakers assess current efforts to rein in prices.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Indian sugar mills to close early as rain hits cane supply

The western state of Maharashtra, which accounts for more than a third of the country's sugar output, could produce 12.8 million tonnes of sugar in the 2022/23 marketing year that began on Oct. 1, down from an earlier forecast of 13.8 million tonnes, Maharashtra's sugar commissioner Shekhar Gaikwad said.

2 years ago
Regulations

Can mining clean up its act to meet soaring demand for green metals?

Mining sector has been responsible for widespread damage to nature and biodiversity worldwide, yet, the sector is seen as crucial to a global green transition.

2 years ago
Economy premium

Funding, research hamper Indonesia's seaweed potential for biofuel

As the world's largest seaweed exporter, the commodity has the potential to help Indonesia achieve net zero target, but challenges on funding and research stand in the way. 

2 years ago
Companies premium

Air Asia Tony Fernandes remains upbeat despite looming recession

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes remains upbeat that the travel industry can succeed despite recession worries and plans to add more planes operating in Indonesia to cater to growing demand.

2 years ago
Companies

Lexus chief to take over Toyota as founder's grandson steps down

The 53-year-old chief branding officer and president of Toyota Motor Corp's Lexus brand, Koji Sato, will take over from April 1 when Akio Toyoda becomes chairman.

2 years ago
Markets

Asian markets build on rally on hopes US will avoid recession

Asian markets rose again Friday as fears about a possible recession in the US economy were soothed by data showing it grew more than expected in 2022, adding to the broadly upbeat tone across trading floors this year.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

Govt admits investment delay due to Job Creation Law uncertainty

Several investment projects have reportedly been put on hold following setbacks in the implementing regulations of the controversial Job Creation Law, which has led to uncertainty among investors wanting to do business in Indonesia.

2 years ago
Tech premium

Digital payment industry ripe for consolidation

The digital payment industry grew steadily last year, however, the growth reflects competitive immaturity, the solution for which lies in consolidation, analysts have suggested.

2 years ago
Economy

US growth slows in 2022 as downturn fears loom

The US economy grew at a slower pace in 2022 but performed better than expected in the final months of last year, the Commerce Department said Thursday, as recession fears loomed.

2 years ago
Regulations premium

Renewable energy firms demand direct access to consumers

The government’s recent move to prevent renewable energy firms from selling electricity directly to end consumers is facing criticism from independent power producers (IPPs), who say the policy will deter investment in clean energy and keep the country’s emissions goals out of reach.

2 years ago
Companies premium

Energy ministry inks cost-recovery PSCs for two blocks

The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has signed production-sharing contracts (PSC) worth US$49.1 million for two oil and gas blocks under the cost-recovery scheme.

2 years ago

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Thu, July 13, 2023

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