# trade

CPO Export Data Gap Does Not Prove Rp 600 T Revenue Loss: Economist

CPO trade data gaps do not prove Rp 600 trillion in state revenue losses, economist Herry Gunawan says, urging further scrutiny.
Business Sep 25, 2026 | 3:29 pm

Airlangga Says Indonesia Won’t Face US Tariffs Over Russian Oil

Airlangga says Indonesia won’t face US tariffs over Russian oil bought within an allowed window.
Business Sep 24, 2026 | 2:36 pm

Hong Kong, Chile A Step Closer to RCEP Mega Trade Pact

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are also making strides in their plans to join the ASEAN-backed mega trade deal RCEP.
Business Sep 21, 2026 | 8:57 pm

Indonesia's Palm Oil Export Hike to Increase Minyakita Sales

Indonesia is expecting an increase in its mandatory domestic cooking oil sales following rising palm oil exports.
Business Sep 21, 2026 | 2:14 pm

US Defends Tariffs on ASEAN Amid $327.4 Billion Deficit

US says it wants to "bring reciprocity and balance" to its ASEAN trade ties amid double-digit tariff hikes.
Business Sep 21, 2026 | 10:27 am

Indonesia’s Export Duty Receipts Up 34.4% Thanks to Palm Oil

Indonesia has been collecting export duties on palm oil shipments to stabilize prices and grow its state revenue.
Business Sep 18, 2026 | 7:29 pm

US Brings At Least $24.8 Billion in Innovation to Indonesia

US companies, however, are hoping for fewer regulatory hurdles when it comes to bringing innovations to Indonesia.
Business Sep 16, 2026 | 6:09 pm

Indonesia to Upscale Rice and Maize Exports, Prabowo Tells BRICS

Prabowo tells BRICS that Indonesia has transformed into a rice exporter, and is willing to "increase the support for the entire world".
Business Sep 14, 2026 | 7:00 am

Indonesia’s Sustainable Cocoa is Not Only for EU

The EU will soon only accept imported cocoa that is proven to not come from deforested land.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 4:02 pm

European Firms Crave ASEAN-EU Trade Pact to Keep Up with Rivals

European businesses see the absence of an ASEAN pact puts them at a "significant disadvantage" compared to the competitors that have one.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 2:06 pm

Indonesia, Thailand Seek Stronger ASEAN Front as Global Trade Fragments

As global trade fragments, Indonesia and Thailand are seeking closer economic coordination to strengthen ASEAN’s position.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 1:43 pm

Indonesia Welcomes UK’s Ban on Israeli Settlement Goods

The UK, France, and Canada are looking to ban imports from Israel's illegal settlements.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 11:35 am

Indonesia and Thailand Look to Turn Trade into Deeper Economic Ties

Indonesia’s resources and Thailand’s know-how could unlock deeper investment, production and supply-chain links between the two countries.
Business Sep 11, 2026 | 10:34 am

Trump Tariffs Cripple EU Firms’ Confidence in ASEAN

As many as 81% of the surveyed European businesses admit that the US tariffs had weakened their confidence in ASEAN.
Business Sep 8, 2026 | 7:16 pm

Indonesia to Set Up Urea Fertilizer Factory in Vladivostok

Pupuk Indonesia has agreed to a joint study on the possibility for a Vladvistok-based urea fertilizer plant.
Business Sep 4, 2026 | 5:33 pm

Indonesia Pursues Double Taxation Agreement with Ireland

A double taxation treaty prevents investors from having the same income stream taxed twice in Indonesia and their home country.
Business Sep 4, 2026 | 2:40 pm

Prabowo Wants to Double Russian Trade, But Sanction Fears Persist

Business group Apindo calls on Indonesia to identify Russia-bound goods that carry low political risks amid possible Western sanctions.
Business Sep 4, 2026 | 8:00 am

Malaysia 'Understands' Why Indonesia Overhauls Its Exports

Malaysian minister Johari Abdul Ghani says that his country's businesses will "adhere" to Indonesia's export policies.
Business Sep 3, 2026 | 10:41 pm

House Approves 0.5% Tax on Small E-Commerce Sellers

Indonesia plans a 0.5% tax on e-commerce sales above Rp 500 million annually as it seeks to boost digital revenue in 2027.
Business Sep 2, 2026 | 10:43 pm