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US Imposes Additional 100% Tariff, Escalating Trade Tensions with China
The US plans to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Saturday (11/01) Market drops as China vows retaliation, stoking global disruption fears By Kenzie Aryasatya, Fayza Nawra Avanitanya, Muthia Noor Safitri, Imam Fakhri Prayogo Harianto October 17, 2025 at 16:30 GMT+7 The United States plans to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Saturday (11/01), in what officials described as a “decisive step” to counter unfair trade practices and safeg
Oct 17, 2025


Indonesia Issues US$3 Billion Patriot Bonds for Strategic National Developments
Danantara secures US$3 billion Patriot Bonds to advance strategic national infrastructure Proceeds allocated to renewable waste-to-energy...
Oct 10, 2025


TGIF Monthly Wrap: September 2025
PANI Plans Rp16.1 Trillion Rights Issue for CBDK Shares, JCI Declines Over Uncertainty of Finance Minister Dismissal, Fed Lowers Rates by...
Oct 3, 2025


Merdeka’s EMAS IPO Listing Surges 25% on First Day
EMAS shares surged 25% to Rp3,600 on IDX debut after a 4.62x oversubscribed IPO, raising Rp4.66 trillion. Funds will mostly repay debt to...
Sep 26, 2025


Fed Lowers Rates by 25bps on Weaker Job Outlook
The Fed cut rates 25 bps to 4.00% -- 4.25% amid slowing job growth and rising unemployment. Powell signaled more cuts ahead if labor...
Sep 19, 2025


JCI Declines Over Uncertainty of Finance Minister Dismissal
JCI falls up to 1.6% as markets react to the finance minister reshuffle. Fiscal concerns rise after Sri Mulyani’s exit, triggering rupiah drop and foreign outflows. By Kenzie Aryasatya, Fayza Nawra Avanitanya, Muthia Noor Safitri, Imam Fakhri Prayogo Harianto September 12, 2025 at 16:30 GMT+7 The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell sharply following the cabinet reshuffle, dropping between 1.2% and 1.6% despite opening higher earlier in the day. The market decline was concentr
Sep 12, 2025


PANI Plans Rp16.1 Trillion Rights Issue for CBDK Shares
PANI aims to raise Rp16.1 trillion to boost its CBDK stake to 90%, strengthening control over its subsidiary. The deal values CBDK at...
Sep 5, 2025


TGIF Monthly Wrap: August 2025
Senate Approves Trump’s Bill, CDIA Raises Rp2.37 T, Indonesia-US Tariff Reduction, Indonesia Plans US$8 B Refineries with KBR, JPMorgan...
Aug 29, 2025


Indonesia Makes Unexpected Rate Cut Following Robust Economic Data
BI cuts rate to 5.00%, citing strong Q2 growth, stable inflation, and rupiah resilience. Monetary easing aligns with Prabowo’s fiscal...
Aug 22, 2025


Japan’s Nikkei Breaks All-Time High at 43,000 Following US-China Tariff Suspension
Nikkei 225 hits record 43,274.67 as US–China tariff suspension and weak yen lift exporters. Corporate gains and upbeat sentiment sustain...
Aug 15, 2025


Pertamina and PLN Sign Major Geothermal Agreement
Pertamina and PLN will develop 530 MW of geothermal capacity to advance Indonesia’s renewable energy and net-zero targets. Danantara...
Aug 8, 2025


TGIF Monthly Wrap: July 2025
Senate Approves Trump’s Bill, CDIA Raises Rp2.37 T, Indonesia-US Tariff Reduction, Indonesia Plans US$8 B Refineries with KBR, JPMorgan...
Aug 1, 2025
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