The false promise of Indonesia’s economy

economist.com In politics, repetition is a crucial part of any campaign. But for Indonesian voters, who go to the polls to elect a new president on February 14th, one pledge is starting…

UPDATE 2-Miner Freeport-McMoRan beats quarterly profit estimates on strong production

finance.yahoo.com Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by higher production and easing costs. The mining giant said its…

Miner Freeport-McMoRan beats quarterly profit estimates on strong production

theglobeandmail.com Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan FCX-N beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by higher production and easing costs. The mining giant said its…

Lower prices, stubborn costs could weigh on copper miners' quarterly results

finance.yahoo.com North American copper miners are expected to report a decline in first-quarter earnings this week due to lower prices of the red metal amid persistently high costs.…

How Vietnam’s farmers are untangling the rice paradox

fortune.com There is one thing that distinguishes 60-year-old Vo Van Van’s rice fields from a mosaic of thousands of other emerald fields across Long An province in southern Vietnam’s…

Strong Dollar False Fears Are Back, and Overdone

fisherinvestments.com Whatever the dollar is doing lately, you can be sure many pundits don’t like it. When it is weak, people hate it—it makes America import inflation. And when it is strong,…

Tycoon Tanoto plans US$1.5 billion lyocell plant in China after Vinda takeover

scmp.com A personalised news feed of stories that matter to you Get more with my NEWS Indonesian tycoon Tanoto plans US$1.5 billion lyocell fibre plant in Shandong, raising bets on…

In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice

apnews.com There is one thing that distinguishes 60-year-old Vo Van Van’s rice fields from a mosaic of thousands of other emerald fields across Long An province in southern Vietnam’s…

Apple CEO says company will 'look at' manufacturing in Indonesia

abcnews.go.com Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday Apple CEO says company will 'look…

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay: unwind at this picture-perfect resort

theweek.com If you are looking for beautiful beachside peace and relaxation, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is hard to beat. Staff here have a permanent genuine smile and…

'Tremendous' currency pressure tests Asia bond investors

asia.nikkei.com HONG KONG -- The U.S. dollar's strength and bets that the Federal Reserve will delay interest rate cuts are turning up the heat on Asian bond investors, as local currencies…

Apple Eyes Manufacturing Expansion In Indonesia, Huawei Challenge And More: This Week In Appleverse

benzinga.com The past week was a rollercoaster ride for Apple Inc. AAPL, with news ranging from potential manufacturing expansion in Indonesia to a new challenge in the Chinese market…

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

abcnews.go.com Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China on Beijing’s orders HONG KONG -- Apple said it had…

Tesla's biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk's $55 billion package

electrek.co Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder, Leo Koguan, confirmed that he is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package and the re-election of two board members. We first…

Apple could be trying to ‘hedge its supply chain bets’ away from China with CEO Tim Cook’s whirlwind Southeast Asia tour

aol.com For years, "Asia" for Apple usually meant China. The world's second-largest economy is one of Apple's most important overseas markets, and a massive manufacturing hub.…

Apple could be trying to 'hedge its supply chain bets' away from China with CEO Tim Cook's whirlwind Southeast Asia tour

fortune.com For years, “Asia” for Apple usually meant China. The world’s second-largest economy is one of Apple’s most important overseas markets, and a massive manufacturing hub.…

Images capture dramatic volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang

newsweek.com Photos have surfaced showing the multiple eruptions on Indonesia's Mount Ruang, which prompted authorities to issue a tsunami alert on Wednesday and order more than 11,000…

Jokowi asks China to help build new capital's transport system

asia.nikkei.com JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday in Jakarta in an effort to strengthen ties with China ahead of the…

Jokowi asks China to help build transport new Indonesian capital

asia.nikkei.com JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday in Jakarta in an effort to strengthen ties with China ahead of the…

Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- The Japanese trading house Sojitz has signed a 45 billion yen ($290 million) contract with MRT Jakarta, operator of Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit, to extend the subway…

Little known spin-off of China’s CATL dominates home energy storage market

scmp.com The Xiamen-headquartered company was founded in 2021 as a joint venture between CATL and CATL’s former parent company Amperex Technology Limited (ATL). “There is huge demand…

Apple CEO Tim Cook says ‘we’re investing’ in Indonesia fresh off his pledge to spend more on Vietnam suppliers, continuing his Southeast Asia charm offensive

aol.com Apple CEO Tim Cook is on the hunt for new places that can make Apple products. Just a few days ago, Apple pledged to increase investment in Vietnam, already a manufacturing…

Tim Cook Eyes Apple Manufacturing Expansion In Indonesia After Talks With President: 'There's A Lot Of Great Places To Invest'

benzinga.com In a strategic move to diversify its production, Apple Inc. AAPL has shown interest in expanding its manufacturing base to Indonesia, following CEO Tim Cook‘s discussions…

Apple keeps looking for new places to make its stuff that aren't China

businessinsider.com Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting Indonesia. BAY ISMOYO Tim Cook discussed manufacturing in Indonesia with president Joko Widodo, Reuters reported. Such a move would help Apple…

Apple Eyes Indonesia Fab as it Reduces China Reliance

asiafinancial.com Apple CEO Cook also met Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Tuesday as the US tech firm looks to expand in Southeast Asia Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed…

Apple mulls first manufacturing facility in Indonesia after CEO Tim Cook meets Joko Widodo

scmp.com “We talked about the president’s desire to see manufacturing in the country, and it is something that we will look at,” Cook told reporters after the meeting. Apple will…

Apple CEO says company is ‘looking at’ manufacturing in Indonesia

seattletimes.com Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday.

Apple CEO says it is considering a manufacturing facility in Indonesia

aol.com Apple Inc will look into building a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, its CEO said on Wednesday after meeting President Joko Widodo, who hoped the tech giant would…

Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia

apnews.com Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday. “We talked about the president’s…

Apple to 'look at' Indonesia manufacturing, Tim Cook tells Jokowi

asia.nikkei.com JAKARTA/PALO ALTO, California -- Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone maker will "look at" the possibility of manufacturing in the country after a meeting with Indonesian…

How to get rich in the 21st century

economist.com By 2050 there will be a new crop of economic powers—if things go to plan. Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, wants his country’s GDP per person to surpass the World…

Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Kevin Sorbo Star in 'The Firing Squad' Based on the Incredible True Story of Prisoners Who Found Hope While Living on Death Row

benzinga.com Director Tim Chey ('Freedom' and 'David and Goliath') Teams with Epoch Studios to Bring Powerful Redemption Story to Theaters August 2024 LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2024…

OpenAI launches its Asia operations in Tokyo

theregister.com On Sunday, OpenAI announced the launch of its operations in Asia, beginning with a office in Tokyo, Japan. It's OpenAI's third outpost beyond the United States, following…

Asian Stocks, Currencies Plunge in Broad Selloff: Markets Wrap

finance.yahoo.com Asian stocks and currencies tumbled on concerns that US interest rates may stay higher for longer and signs that China’s growth recovery is stalling. • None Beyond the…

Rupiah hits 4-year low as Indonesia reopens after holiday

asia.nikkei.com JAKARTA -- The Indonesian rupiah hit a four-year low on Tuesday, as the dollar continues to rally, in the wake of higher-than-expected inflation data and concerns over…

Is the Biden Administration Trying To Destroy the Dollar?

tftc.io Confidence in Western financial markets has already been shaken enough by the 20% devaluation of the dollar over the last few years. But now the European Commission wants to…

Hollywood Reporter ‘Con Queen’ Investigation Gets Apple TV+ Docuseries Treatment (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com Original deep reporting by The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Johnson is getting the true-crime docuseries treatment at Apple TV+. The streaming giant has picked up the…

Saudi delegation visits mainland cities, Hong Kong to tout megalopolis Neom and ‘The Line’ city, seek collaboration

scmp.com The visit will also feature an exhibition, “Discover Neom: a New Future by Design”, where Neom’s executive director Tarek Qaddumi will introduce guests to the main projects…

Vietnam’s First Ho Chi Minh City Int’l Film Festival Wraps With Prizes For ‘The Gospel Of The Beast’, ‘Last Shadow At First Light’

deadline.com The Gospel Of The Beast, directed by the Philippines’ Sheron Dayoc, picked up the Golden Star Award for Best Southeast Asian Film at the first edition of the Ho Chi Minh…

The best games like Stardew Valley to play right now

polygon.com If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement . The best games like Stardew Valley to play right now Share All sharing…

After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce 'chili crunch' trademark

cbc.ca Celebrity chef David Chang says he will no longer enforce the trademark for his chili crunch condiment. The reversal comes after days of criticism, as some said his company,…

Nvidia Stock to $1,200? Breaking Down Wall Street’s Lofty Predictions

investorplace.com Can Nvidia continue to hold its lead on the competition in the chips sector? Initially seen as a gaming hardware company, Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) groundbreaking AI…

Why The Streaming Giants Are Exiting Original Production In Southeast Asia & How Producers Plan To Bounce Back

deadline.com Producers in Southeast Asia are facing a very different, much quieter landscape to the one in front of them just 12 months ago, as U.S. players rein in their spending to…