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The announcement of a Trump’s 19% import tariff has sent ripples through Indonesia’s trade and manufacturing sectors. As Donald Trump pushes for a return to the White House, he’s also reviving his hardline economic policies — including steep tariffs on imported goods. For Indonesia, this spells serious consequences. Indonesia at Risk from Trump’s Tariff Agenda…
Kemendag budget cut of Rp 752 billion prompts a fresh request: the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) is seeking an additional Rp 886.6 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. Deputy Minister Dyah Roro Esti announced the request during a House Commission VI hearing. Why Kemendag Budget Cut Matters The initial indicative budget for Kemendag in 2026 stood at Rp 1.1 trillion. After…
Prabowo reaches agreement with the European Union during a high-level bilateral meeting aimed at advancing the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA). Both parties agreed to accelerate the negotiation process and set a clear timeline, targeting finalization of the deal by September 2025. IEU-CEPA: A Strategic Trade Deal in Progress The IEU-CEPA has been…
In a landmark diplomatic move, Indonesia attends BRICS summit for the first time, signaling a shift in its foreign policy direction. The Southeast Asian nation’s debut participation at the BRICS platform highlights its ambition to engage more actively with non-Western economic powers and broaden its global influence. BRICS—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has…
The Lula tariff retaliation Trump Brazil conflict has entered a new phase, with President Lula threatening to impose a 50% tariff on U.S. goods. This sharp move follows Donald Trump’s proposed levies on Brazilian exports, including steel and soy, signaling a growing trade confrontation between the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere. The Lula…
A serious allegation has shaken African football governance as the head of football in the Republic of the Congo faces accusations of embezzling $1.3 million in FIFA funds. The case—now under formal investigation—involves misused development money that FIFA had allocated to improve football infrastructure and training programs in the country. The unfolding scandal, now widely…
UK-based energy supplier Octopus Energy has agreed to pay £1.5 million in compensation after thousands of customers received incorrect bills. The announcement follows an investigation that uncovered widespread Octopus Energy billing errors across several account types, affecting both direct debit and pay-as-you-go users. This development has sparked renewed scrutiny over billing transparency and consumer protection…
Tech giant Apple has officially filed an appeal against the European Commission’s €500 million fine. The penalty stems from alleged anti-competitive behavior in the App Store, particularly involving music streaming services. The news that Apple appeals EU App Store fine underscores the company’s continued resistance to regulatory pressure in Europe. Apple argues the fine is…
Ten years after one of the harshest legal crackdowns in Chinese history, China human rights lawyers are speaking out again. In 2015, the Chinese government detained or interrogated over 300 lawyers and legal activists in what became known as the “709 Crackdown.” Now, a decade later, many of these lawyers—some exiled, others still monitored—are breaking…
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will begin TikTok sale talks with China, claiming a deal is “pretty much” reached. The announcement has reignited debate over TikTok’s future in the United States, national security concerns, and Trump’s renewed political influence in tech negotiations. The revelation comes as Trump positions himself to reclaim the…