oil and gas
Indonesia Cuts Singapore Gas Exports Amid Warning Against Disrespect
Indonesia begins reducing natural gas exports to Singapore, raising energy security concerns after warnings against countries deemed disrespectful.
Category: Indonesia
Agriculture
NEA Serves Haze Notices on 20 Companies Over Indonesian Fires
NEA has served haze notices on ten Indonesian firms and ten Singapore-registered companies over Indonesian fires, seeking firefighting action and concession details.
Indonesia
Guthrie Rejects Fire Allegations, Says No Active Blazes Found at Indonesian Estates
Guthrie cites ground checks, strict policies and extensive firefighting operations across estates saying allegations are unsupported
Politics
Prabowo Orders Revocation of Permits Over Forest Fires
Prabowo orders revocation of permits for firms linked to forest fires, pledges tougher enforcement and rapid response measures.
Indonesia
Scoot Expands Network in Indonesia with New Flights
Scoot launches new flights to Belitung and Pontianak, expanding travel options for Malaysian travelers with attractive fares starting at RM219.
Business News
Vendfun Appoints PT Murni as Exclusive Distributor in Indonesia
Vendfun partners PT Murni to expand hospitality automation in Indonesia, targeting budget hotels with self-check-in kiosk solutions.
Stocks and Markets
CCK Consolidated: Indonesia Operations to Drive Growth
CCK Consolidated reported a 31.5% YoY drop in core PATAMI to RM13.9m due to lower retail contributions and increased tax rates, resulting in revised…
Indonesia
Red Notice for Indonesian Oil Tycoon in Massive $67 Billion Pertamina Corruption Scandal
Interpol red notice targets ‘gasoline godfather’ Mohammad Riza Chalid over Rp285 trillion Pertamina corruption and money laundering case.
Indonesia
Indonesia’s Positive Investment List Quietly Enables Full Foreign Ownership in Most Sectors
Indonesia maintains open foreign investment policy via 2021 Positive List; full ownership default in majority sectors, unchanged in 2025.
Indonesia
UN reclassification crowns Jakarta world’s largest city, beating Tokyo
UN reclassification places Jakarta as world’s largest city, intensifying pressure to tackle congestion, infrastructure gaps and uneven urban development.
Trade wars
Indonesia-US Tariff Deal Set for January Signing
Indonesia and US resolve trade issues; agreement on tariffs, minerals access ready for presidential signing.
Indonesia
Indonesia Pushes Back Against US Demands to Protect Economic Autonomy
Indonesia rejects US “poison pill” clauses to safeguard economic autonomy, signalling stronger regional resistance to American pressure against Chinese influence.
Palm Oil
Riau Erupts as Residents Protest Massive Palm Oil Land Seizures
Thousands protested in Pekanbaru after plantations were seized under a national forestry crackdown, demanding legal clarity and halts to Agrinas operations.
Transport and logistics
Troubled Whoosh High-Speed Rail Gets Indonesia Backing in Debt Restructuring Talks with China
President Prabowo confirmed state support for Indonesia-China’s Whoosh rail amid talks to restructure 85 trillion rupiah debt with China Development Bank.
Airbus
Indonesia Receives First Airbus A400M to Boost Airlift and Disaster Response Capabilities
Indonesia’s first Airbus A400M strengthens military airlift and disaster response capabilities, with plans to explore firefighting operations and expanded humanitarian roles.
Singapore
Singapore Proposes Three-Way Partnership with Malaysia, Indonesia for Regional Economic Growth
Singapore is exploring a tripartite collaboration with Malaysia and Indonesia to attract investors to the Johor-Singapore SEZ and BBK Islands.