Tag: Indonesia
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Disrupts Air Travel, Spreads Ash to Malaysia
Mount Ruang, a volcano on a remote Indonesian island, erupted on Tuesday, 7 May, sending ash 5 km into the sky and forcing the closure…
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Celebrates 6 Months: 2.56M Passengers
On October 17, 2023, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) began commercial operations. Six months later, by April 19, 2024, it had transported 2.56 million passengers…
Three nations to be largest sovereign sukuk issuers
For millions of people in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkiye, the shift in the global sukuk market is about to have a significant impact on their...
Indonesia’s Asean presidency to focus on economic growth, says senior minister...
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect communities across Southeast Asia, the region's recovery efforts are being bolstered by Indonesia's leadership of Asean in 2023....
Boustead Plantations expects continued volatility in palm oil prices
For plantation workers and their families in Malaysia and Indonesia, the coming months may bring fresh uncertainty. Boustead Plantations Bhd, a major player in the...
Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade
For the millions of families across the Asia-Pacific region struggling with soaring grocery bills and empty store shelves, the conflict in Ukraine has become a...
WTO warns of ‘real’ recession risk in some major economies
In a small market town in Indonesia, a fruit vendor counts her dwindling daily earnings as the cost of imported rice climbs for the fourth...
Indonesia hikes fuel prices by 30%, cuts energy subsidies
For millions of Indonesians, the daily commute just got a lot more expensive. As of Saturday, fuel prices have increased by about 30% across the...
Indonesia exits recession with 7% GDP growth in Q2, but virus...
JAKARTA: Indonesia showed great signs of improvement as it effectively pulled out of recession in the second quarter of the year. The country reported...
