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Indonesia’s Nickel Sector in Turmoil: Acquisition Proposal Amid Chinese Investor Bankruptcy Saga
Trouble seems to be brewing in Indonesia’s nickel sector. One of the nation’s primary nickel smelters, PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI), is in an unprecedented crisis. Its troubles are deepened by its ties to a faltering Chinese parent company.
Indonesian Nickel Producer to Build $1.8 Billion Plant
An Indonesian nickel producer has announced plans for a $1.8 billion plant as Southeast Asia's biggest economy tries to boost domestic processing and refining capacity for the material, which is key to electric vehicles. Indonesia has the world's largest reserves of ...
Indonesia’s Manufacturing Gamble: Turning Trade Wars into Economic Opportunity
The relocation of Chinese factories to Southeast Asia is no longer just speculation; it is happening. Countries like Vietnam have already seen significant increases in Chinese industrial investment as companies seek alternative production bases to navigate shifting global trade dynamics.
Chinese Brands Spark Rebound in SE Asia Smartphone Market
Canalys’ latest research reveals that Southeast Asia’s smartphone market rebounded in 2024, with vendors shipping 96.7 million units – up 11% year on year after two years of decline. OPPO led the market for the first time, capturing an 18% share ...
China’s Sprawling Rail Projects Around Asia
Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multi-billion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist countries. Around the region, China has been financing railways under its Belt and Road Initiative, which funds infrastructure projects globally, but has come under ...
Indonesia Announces 100% Export Earnings Retention: Economic Game-Changer or Business Constraint?
As Indonesia tightens control over export earnings, President Prabowo Subianto’s administration is making a decisive bet on economic resilience. A sweeping new regulation mandates that exporters in key natural resource sectors keep 100% of their foreign exchange earnings within ...
Hong Kong’s ASEAN Pivot: Strategic Muslim Outreach Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
As U.S. trade policy uncertainty casts a shadow over Asia, Hong Kong is moving decisively to deepen its economic and cultural ties with ASEAN. By positioning itself as China’s gateway to the region, the city is actively courting Muslim tourists ...
Will Trump’s Paris Exit Turn China Into Indonesia’s Climate Partner?
The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord has raised global climate uncertainty, but Indonesia could be ground zero for its geopolitical impact. This is because of the country’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) agreement with the G7. The $20 ...
Jakarta Main Airport Scandal: 30 Immigration Officers Under Investigation for Extorting Chinese Visitors
Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Affairs (Imipas) has removed 30 immigration officers from their posts and conducting investigation at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following allegations of extortion targeting Chinese nationals. Minister of Immigration Agus Andrianto confirmed the action after receiving ...
The Race for Southeast Asia’s EV Crown Intensifies in 2025
Southeast Asia is revving up for an electric vehicle (EV) showdown. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are all vying for dominance in the region’s rapidly growing EV market, drawing investments from global automakers, especially China’s EV giants. But with shifting ...
Could China Provide the Renewable Energy Investment Indonesia Needs?
By Joan Aurelia During his first state visit as Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto oversaw the signing of a $10 billion investment deal in Beijing last November. While the agreement spans sectors such as health, biotechnology, manufacturing, food security, and finance, renewable energy ...
Indonesia’s Evolving Maritime and Defense Cooperation with China: Balancing Diplomacy and Sovereignty
January has been a pivotal month for Indonesia as it navigates its complex relationship with China, marked by a series of high-level defense and security discussions. These meetings underscore Indonesia’s careful balancing act—strengthening ties with Beijing while maintaining sovereignty and regional autonomy. The engagements span maritime security, ...