Indonesia economy

The two sides have strong economic and strategic incentives to finalize an agreement that has been under negotiation for nearly a decade.

While trade talks with the U.S. are still underway, Indonesia must reassess its non-tariff measures to address U.S. concerns while ensuring fair trade practices and maintaining economic stability.

The local content requirement on government procurements has been highlighted by U.S. trade representatives as a barrier to American imports.

Does the South Korean firm's withdrawal spell trouble for Jakarta's policy of industrial downstreaming?

Rather than retaliating or kowtowing to Washington, Jakarta needs to get its own house in order.

The Indonesian leader has surrounded himself with a circle of Western-educated economic advisors resembling the "Berkeley Mafia" that guided Suharto's New Order regime.

Comments from President Trump and members of his inner circle have raised doubts about whether Washington is open to dialogue on the tariffs.

A perfect storm of domestic and international uncertainties has pushed the currency toward the all-time low set in mid-1998.

The Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index plunged more than 7 percent, forcing it to suspend trading for the first time since 2020.

Across the region, international markets are responding to the growing level of uncertainty and risk in the global economy.

Five oil executives have been arrested for importing fuel at inflated prices. What explains the timing?

Jakarta banned the sale of the firm's latest smartphone in October for failing to comply with rules requiring the use of locally made components.