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Azis Kurmala

Person · Journalist · Indonesia · 376 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 27, 2026
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Geopolitical Economics
RI eyes over US$1 billion from Panda Bond issuance as demand surges

Indonesia expanded its Panda Bond issuance target beyond US$1 billion, postponing the July debut to late July 2026 after Chinese institutional investors and banks requested additional time for internal approvals, signaling strong confidence in Indonesia's financial stability.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · 3d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Indonesia fast-tracks CNG use to reduce LPG imports: Bahlil

Indonesia accelerates CNG adoption to reduce LPG imports, addressing a 7.47 million metric ton annual deficit between domestic production and 8.5 million ton consumption, while advancing energy independence and foreign exchange conservation through domestic methane resources.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · 4d ago
Geopolitical Economics
RI, Philippines explore barter schemes amid weakening exchange rates

Indonesia and the Philippines are exploring barter trade schemes to mitigate currency depreciation impacts, with contract signing scheduled for June 12 following preliminary business discussions at regional ASEAN meetings.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · Jun 4
Geopolitical Economics
Energy transition strategic imperative to cut import burden: ministry

Indonesia's government accelerates energy transition to reduce oil import burden, currently importing over one million barrels daily despite consuming 1.6 million barrels per day, aiming for Net-Zero Emissions by 2060 through renewable energy expansion.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · 2d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Indonesia considers expanding visa-free travel to drive tourism growth

Indonesia's Tourism Ministry is pushing to expand visa-free travel to rival Southeast Asian nations, citing a 2016 policy that boosted foreign tourism by 24 percent and created 400,000 jobs, with projections suggesting optimized policies could increase tourist demand by 32.4 percent.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · 5d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Bappenas highlights Islamic economy as key to growth amid crisis

Indonesian officials promote Islamic economy as a resilience strategy, emphasizing that strengthening the halal industry and inclusive economic frameworks can transform global crises into opportunities for sustainable growth and regional stability.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · Jun 17
Geopolitical Economics
Trade minister calls students to become 'export activists'

Indonesia's trade minister urged students at IPB University to become "export activists," emphasizing entrepreneurship over employment-seeking. The ministry facilitated business matching generating $134.8 million in 2025 transactions, partnering with 19 universities to develop young exporters through training and international buyer connections.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · Jun 12
International Relations
RI envoy underscores three priorities for ASEAN vaccine ecosystem

Indonesia's envoy emphasized three priorities for strengthening ASEAN's vaccine ecosystem: building regional supply chains, establishing regulatory cooperation through mutual recognition agreements, and enhancing production capacity and research to prepare the 650-million-person region for future pandemics.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · 5d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Indonesia pushes tourism partnerships at Travel Meet Asia 2026

Indonesia launched Travel Meet Asia 2026 in Jakarta with 1,500 participants to strengthen tourism partnerships across 16 countries, as the sector generated 18.27 billion dollars in foreign exchange and grew 10.8 percent in 2025.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · 5d ago
Geopolitical Economics
Economic Census 2026 not for taxation interests: BPS

The 2026 Economic Census in Indonesia will collect data on businesses and households to support economic development, not for taxation purposes.

ANTARA News - Latest Indonesia News · Jun 18