17 stories tagged #Prabowo Subianto

  1. Indonesia and India Intervene as Oil Surge Batters Asian Currencies
    finance

    Indonesia and India Intervene as Oil Surge Batters Asian Currencies

    Bank Indonesia raised rates and spent billions to defend the rupiah. India also intervened as Middle East tensions fueled a dollar flight.

    5d ago 1 min read
  2. Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Bets on President's Exit
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    Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Bets on President's Exit

    Indonesia bans access to Polymarket, calling it gambling, after bets on President Prabowo leaving office early.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Indonesia's Economy Beats Forecasts with 5.61% Q1 Growth
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    Indonesia's Economy Beats Forecasts with 5.61% Q1 Growth

    Indonesia's Q1 GDP grew 5.61%, exceeding expectations. Driven by manufacturing, trade, and agriculture, the growth is the fastest since Q3 2022.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Indonesia Rail Safety Crisis: Fatal Crash Spurs Calls for Overhaul
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    Indonesia Rail Safety Crisis: Fatal Crash Spurs Calls for Overhaul

    A deadly train collision in Bekasi, Indonesia, killing 15, highlights critical safety flaws and prompts urgent calls for infrastructure upgrades and stricter regulations.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Fitch Ratings: Indonesia Deficit Breach Possible Without Immediate Downgrade
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    Fitch Ratings: Indonesia Deficit Breach Possible Without Immediate Downgrade

    Fitch Ratings suggests Indonesia may exceed its 3% deficit limit temporarily due to Middle East conflict without an immediate credit rating downgrade. Long-term breaches pose risks.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Indonesia Plans Massive Motorcycle-to-Electric Conversion Amidst Fuel Price Hikes
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    Indonesia Plans Massive Motorcycle-to-Electric Conversion Amidst Fuel Price Hikes

    President Prabowo's ambitious plan to electrify 120 million motorcycles faces significant technical and consumer confidence hurdles, despite soaring global oil prices.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Asia Races for Energy Alternatives Amid Iran Crisis
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    Asia Races for Energy Alternatives Amid Iran Crisis

    Middle East conflict and export bans trigger fuel shortages across Asia, spurring barter deals and emergency measures.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Indonesia’s Forest Loss Surges 66% in 2025 Amid Prabowo’s Self-Sufficiency Push
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    Indonesia’s Forest Loss Surges 66% in 2025 Amid Prabowo’s Self-Sufficiency Push

    Indonesia experienced its highest forest loss in eight years in 2025, driven by state-backed agricultural and energy programs under President Prabowo Subianto, with Borneo and Sumatra hardest hit.

    2mo ago 2 min read