In a significant declaration poised to reshape global commodity markets, former US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will implement a sweeping 50% tariff on all imported copper, effective August 1, 2025.…
Indonesia’s Automotive Market Stalls: Japanese Brands Face Headwinds…
Indonesia's automotive sector hit a significant speed bump in June 2025, as wholesaler vehicle sales plummeted to their lowest monthly tally this year, excluding the Eid holiday impact. Industry figures from Gaikindo reveal a sharp…
Trump’s Resurging Trade War: New Tariffs and an…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade anxieties with recent pronouncements on forthcoming tariffs, casting a long, potentially disruptive shadow over international commerce. These announcements, emphasizing an unwavering August 1, 2025 deadline, detail…
Conditional Calm: US Delays BRICS Tariffs Amid Strategic…
The United States will not immediately impose a new 10% tariff on BRICS member nations, a move that offers a momentary reprieve in escalating global trade tensions. A Reuters report indicates these additional duties will…
BRICS Under Fire: Trump’s Tariff Threats and the…
The geopolitical chessboard is seeing intensified economic maneuvering as former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning: nations aligning with "anti-American BRICS policy" could face an additional 10% tariff. This declaration comes on…
Indonesia Unlocks Rural Potential: Merah Putih Village Cooperatives…
Indonesia's ambitious Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (Kopdes Merah Putih) initiative is nearing its operational launch, signaling a significant financial commitment aimed at bolstering the nation's rural economy. This program, set to redefine village-level financial inclusion,…
Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: Brace for Impact as 70%…
Former US President Donald Trump just shook the global trade landscape yet again, hinting at new tariff rates soaring as high as 70%. This bombshell announcement, made ahead of a critical July 9, 2025 negotiation…
Indonesia’s Fiscal Pulse: State Budget H1 2025 Reveals…
The Ministry of Finance just dropped the deets on Indonesia's State Budget (APBN) performance for the first half of 2025, and it’s a mixed bag of challenges and cautious optimism. Presented to the House of…
Trump Unveils Game-Changing US-Vietnam Trade Deal: What’s the…
In a move that sent ripples across global markets, former US President Donald Trump recently announced a sweeping trade agreement with Vietnam. Just days before a critical tariff negotiation deadline, this unexpected announcement outlines significant…