Saifulbahri Ismail
Indonesia Senior Correspondent at Channel NewsAsia
Indonesia Senior Correspondent, CNA
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1 month ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Saifulbahri Ismail
JAKARTA: Southeast Asian leaders are looking for ways to mitigate the impact of the United States’ sweeping import tariffs as the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in Malaysia kicks off on Monday (May 26). In an interview with CNA ahead of the two-day summit, ASEAN secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn said he expects the bloc to deepen engagement and increase intra-regional trade. He also said Washington's tariff policy has strengthened unity and solidarity among member states. Q.
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1 month ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Saifulbahri Ismail
BANDUNG, Indonesia: Indonesian manufacturers are urgently seeking new export markets, after the United States last month announced a 32 per cent tariff on its goods. The country is currently negotiating US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs, which have been paused until July. Having been reliant on the American market, many Indonesian manufacturers are now eyeing Europe and Southeast Asia, while others are looking for ways to tap their nation’s vast domestic market.
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2 months ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Saifulbahri Ismail
Senior Indonesian ministers are set to meet their US counterparts in Washington later today for tariff talks. Jakarta will offer a series of strategic measures to balance trade. Indonesia posted nearly US$18 billion of trade surplus with the US last year — with electronics, clothing and footwear the leading export products. This led to the US imposing a 32% tariff on Indonesian exports. President Prabowo Subianto has said Indonesia is ready to buy US$18 billion worth of US products.
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2 months ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Saifulbahri Ismail
LUMAJANG, Indonesia: Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes. Despite the threat of eruptions, the rich volcanic soil and climate around the majestic mountain brims with opportunities for agriculture and livestock. In Senduro district, located near the foot of the volcano in East Java province, many locals are farmers who breed cows for their milk.
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Mar 17, 2025 |
channelnewsasia.com | Saifulbahri Ismail |Calvin Yang
PARIGI MOUTONG, Indonesia: Indonesia is looking to kickstart exports of frozen durians to China later this year, after a landmark supply agreement between both countries is finalised. This comes as the two sides mark their 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year. Purchasing the king of fruits is China’s latest charm offensive towards countries in Southeast Asia, in efforts to sweeten ties with the region amid its bitter superpower rivalry with the United States.
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