Indonesia Considers Doubling US Crude, LPG Imports to Offset Tariffs

Jakarta. Indonesia plans to ramp up imports of US energy commodities, including crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and refined fuels, as part of efforts to ease trade tensions with Washington and address tariff pressures. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the move is part of ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving a 32 percent … Read more

Prabowo Considers Isolated Island Prison for Corruption Convicts

Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday unveiled a plan to build a prison for corruption convicts on a remote island, saying that rampant graft has long been a major obstacle to Indonesia’s progress. Speaking during a visit to the Elementary and Middle Education Ministry in Jakarta, Prabowo criticized corrupt officials for depriving citizens of resources … Read more