Jakarta’s push for further postponement comes as EU countries call for ‘onerous’ rules to be simplified
Supply glut and shift to lithium batteries knock demand while refiners struggle to secure enough ore
US president threatens Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and Thailand with duties ranging from 25%-40%
Beijing takes advantage of prices at 5-year lows for metal vital to steel and EV batteries in push to secure supply chains
President Trump’s pullout from financing partnership is prompting a rethink
The founder of beach club Desa Potato Head finds beauty and balance on the Island of the Gods
Even Russia’s allies send lower-ranking officials and executives to St Petersburg — except Indonesia’s president
President Prabowo Subianto cancels most mining permits issued in the coral-rich Raja Ampat archipelago
Indonesia’s ban on exports of raw nickel has transformed the critical metal’s supply chain
Falling commodity prices and trade tensions add to concerns over south-east Asia’s largest economy
French president’s visit to Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore will portray Paris as more respectful than US or China
Chinese exports to south-east Asia surge as producers reroute shipments to avoid Donald Trump’s levies
The problem of human-induced subsidence is global, urgent and spreading
Industry says royalty increase is ‘ill-timed’ and warns of lower profits
Even an unexpectedly solid inflation report wasn’t enough to sustain a Wall Street recovery
The future of one of the world’s most important foodstuffs is mired in a stew of science, politics and economics
Beijing’s domination of global trade has led to a schism between the world’s two largest economies — and left many others worried about their industries
Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interference
Increasing political influence stokes fears in country with recent history of army rule
Central bank intervenes in markets to ensure ‘stability’ of currency amid investor fears over cost of president’s policies
Investors voice concern over governance at fund expected to manage state assets
Indonesian stocks hit four-year low and Thailand sees outflows as funds rethink growth story for region’s biggest economies
Central bank maintains benchmark interest rate at 5.75%
Jakarta index among world’s worst performers as slowing consumption and government spending rattle investors
Agreement to put $320mn into manufacturing and innovation comes after Jakarta rejected $1bn offer from US tech group
