Former President Donald Trump recently injected fresh uncertainty into the already volatile relationship between the White House and the Federal Reserve, publicly refuting claims he sought to remove Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. While labeling Powell's…

Indonesia and the European Union have struck a pivotal political agreement on their long-anticipated Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a decade in the making. This landmark free trade deal is set for formal signing in…

Indonesia's banking sector faces a notable slowdown as Bank Indonesia (BI) reports a significant deceleration in credit growth. In the first half of 2025 (1H25), overall banking credit expanded by just +7.77% year-on-year (YoY), marking…

Indonesia's Central Bank Delivers Rate Cut Amid Economic Headwinds, US Trade Deal Fuels Optimism Bank Indonesia (BI) recently made a decisive move, slashing its key policy rate in a bid to reinvigorate the nation’s economic…

China's economy demonstrated surprising resilience in the second quarter of 2025, with national statistics revealing a growth rate that defied consensus estimates. While a robust export performance propelled the nation forward, persistent weakness in domestic…

Indonesia's leading residential property developers have showcased a robust performance in the first half of 2025 (1H25), with several key players reporting significant marketing sales figures. Companies like Ciputra Development (CTRA), Summarecon Agung (SMRA), and…

Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has officially unveiled Regulation No. 37/2025, a pivotal move mandating e-commerce platforms to collect income tax from small and medium-sized sellers. This landmark decree, effective as of Monday,…