Why does Indonesia still rely on fossil fuel imports? – Academia
he year 2025 begins with persistent global geopolitical tensions. The war between Ukraine and Russia drags on, conflict…
EU plans to delay anti-deforestation rules, again – POLITICO
The regulation was originally scheduled to apply from Dec. 30 2024, before the Commission proposed delaying it to…
Businessman behind smears against Jim Gavin previously spread false claims about rival – The Irish Times
The businessman behind online “malicious smears” about presidential candidate Jim Gavin was successfully sued for almost €500,000 last…
Indonesia’s thrifty window shoppers cast doubt on economic success story | Business and Economy News
Medan, Indonesia – Delima, a sales representative in Indonesia’s fourth-largest city, used to collapse the moment she got…
Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited trade deal – Economy
ndonesia and the European Union finalized negotiations on a trade agreement Tuesday after nearly a decade of talks,…
After India, OpenAI launches its affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia
OpenAI is expanding its budget-friendly ChatGPT subscription plan beyond India. The company launched its sub-$5 ChatGPT Go paid…
Child obesity in Indonesia surges as junk food, sugary drinks take over
September 22, 2025 JAKARTA – A surge in childhood obesity across Indonesia is raising the alarm, with experts…
Why Thailand is no longer a bargain – and where to head for cheap winter sun instead
The baht, the currency of British winter sun favourite Thailand, is continuing to strengthen, making a holiday in…
Indonesia’s ill-timed return to the financial brink
Economists worried about the state of central bank independence are almost linearly focused on the Federal Reserve in…
QRIS transforms digital payments in Indonesia, challenging Western financial dominance
CHALLENGING WESTERN DOMINANCE Jakarta residents told CNA that QRIS has made payments more convenient for anyone with a…
Ant Group’s Alipay and Tencent’s Weixin Pay embrace China’s cross-border payment system
China’s two largest mobile payment services, Ant Group’s Alipay and Tencent Holdings’ Weixin Pay, have adopted a new…
Is Singapore seeing slowdown of Chinese wealth inflows and should it be worried?
The rate of Chinese wealth entering Singapore through family offices is reportedly slowing, but observers say the financial…