Indonesia eyes hefty tariffs on China as businesses decry cheap imports Jakarta is proposing 200 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, citing the United States’ policies as an inspiration. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2024
Indonesia searches for ways to balance domestic industries with surging Chinese imports A flood of Chinese products into Indonesia has hit local manufacturers hard, prompting the government to look for ways to placate domestic producers while avoiding angering the country's biggest trading partner The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Traditional Market In Jakarta Faces Decline Amidst TikTok Shop Ban TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Impacts Traditional Market as Foot Traffic Declines Zenger · Oct 25, 2023
Indonesia’s TikTok Shop ban reveals mixed feelings on e-commerce revolution Brick-and-mortar merchants welcome ban on platform, while online sellers say it is misguided. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
TikTok says it regrets Indonesia's decision to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms Chinese-owned app TikTok says it regrets the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms and particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Indonesia’s war on secondhand clothes riles local sellers Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale. Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2023
Indonesia considering scrapping domestic sales rule for palm oil exports JAKARTA: Indonesia is considering removing a domestic sales requirement for palm oil exports because high inventories of the vegetable oil have been holding back a recovery of palm oil fruit prices, Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said on Friday. Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022
Indonesia trade minister sacked after palm oil export flip-flops Indonesian president names new trade minister after a three-week export ban sent shockwaves through global markets. Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022
Indonesian leader reshuffles Cabinet amid rising food prices Indonesian President Joko Widodo has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, replacing key economic ministers amid a national cooking oil shortage and rising food prices The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022