Crackdown on Illegal Mines and Palm Plantations
JAKARTA – In his first State of the Nation address on August 15, President Prabowo Subianto declared a firm assault on unlawful extractive and agribusiness activities. He revealed that 1,063 illegal mining operations, responsible for an estimated Rp 300 trillion … Continue reading Crackdown on Illegal Mines and Palm Plantations
Indonesia Turns to China as U.S. Shrimp Tariffs Bite
JAKARTA/GUANGZHOU — Indonesia’s shrimp industry is racing to find new markets after the United States imposed a 19% import tariff on Indonesian shrimp, disrupting a critical export sector that employs over a million workers. The move, part of Washington’s broader trade … Continue reading Indonesia Turns to China as U.S. Shrimp Tariffs Bite
Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
JAKARTA/WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump confirmed on July 22 that the US and the Philippines have reached a trade agreement following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The deal stipulates a 19% tariff on Philippine exports to the … Continue reading Trade Deals: Philippines and Indonesia Ahead of Deadline
Indonesia and U.S. Reach “New Era” Trade Deal
JAKARTA – In an unexpected breakthrough, Indonesia and the United States have struck a trade deal that reduces U.S. tariffs on Indonesian exports from a threatened 32% to 19%, following intense negotiations. The pact was announced by President Donald Trump … Continue reading Indonesia and U.S. Reach “New Era” Trade Deal
Major Ash Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki‑Laki
JAKARTA – Mount Lewotobi Laki‑Laki, on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on June 17, projecting an ash column up to 11 km (7 miles) into the atmosphere. The country’s volcanology agency immediately elevated the alert to Level 4 – … Continue reading Major Ash Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki‑Laki