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Aluminium’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supply
Smelters in Indonesia have also been instrumental in keeping the global market in check
Indonesia’s MSCI moment of truth looms over global index standing
The decision will determine whether it remains an emerging market or gets downgraded to a frontier market
Philippine, Thai earnings among South-east Asia’s most affected by Iran war: Bloomberg data
Fuel hikes squeeze margins and consumer spending, risking transportation, tourism, retail and consumer sectors
MSCI downgrades Indonesia’s information flow criterion on transparency concerns
The downgrade reflected opacity in ownership data and market activity, says MSCI
Indonesia taps capital markets veteran to boost confidence in struggling stock market
Hendrik has been with the exchange since 2022
Bank Indonesia raises rates for the second time in eight days to defend rupiah
Analysts say the move reflects policymakers’ determination to stay ahead of the curve
Indonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Both economies have been hit by the steep increase in global oil prices
Palm oil stocks set to surge as Indonesia said to be scaling back export overhaul: analysts
Brokerages, including UOBKH and RHB, are moving to upgrade battered plantation stocks across the board
Next advantage for Asean firms lies in ability to operate amid uncertainty: BT regional survey
The question isn’t whether to go regional, but how fast: BT editor Chen Huifen at the flagship report’s launch
Indonesia bets on creative economy, IP for growth amid rising global competition
Intellectual property should be seen as a strategic economic asset, says the country’s creative economy minister