US-Indonesia tariff deal: How businesses navigate the shift in global trade dynamics
Last week, Indonesia concluded not one, but two major trade deals with the US (United States) and the IEU-CEPA (Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), which are still widely discussed. Most notably, the trade agreement of the new US-Indonesia tariffs deal went from 32% to 19%, which places Indonesia currently in the lowest tariff bracket for exports to the US among ASEAN countries.
Danantara Indonesia: Building Indonesia’s economy as a stable investment destination
Foreign investment plays a critical role in advancing Indonesia's economic development. The inflow of international capital brings a range of positive impacts, including increased financial resources, technology and knowledge transfer, job creation, and improvements in infrastructure quality.
Why “Defying gravity” matters for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem
In today’s global landscape, “defying gravity” has become a powerful metaphor that symbolizes overcoming the inevitable forces that hold back growth. Defying gravity means staying proactive and confident despite political and economic turbulence, leveraging innovation, collaborating across borders to unlock new growth opportunities, and maintaining a long-term vision grounded in strong fundamentals.