Destry Damayanti Faces Parliamentary Hearing as Sole Nominee for Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti, the sole candidate to become governor of Bank Indonesia, told lawmakers she will pursue pro-growth policies …
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Business
Japan launches Physical AI industrial policy to lift productivity and tame debt
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan bets on "Physical AI" to revive manufacturing and rein in debt Japan unveils a national push for "Physical AI"—combining AI with manufacturing—to lift productivity, spur targeted investment and help …
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Business
Reserve Bank of India holds policy rate at 5.25% citing manageable inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiReserve Bank of India Holds Policy Rate at 5.25% as Inflation Seen Manageable Reserve Bank of India holds key rate at 5.25% on August 5, 2026, citing manageable inflation while …
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Business
Indonesia IPO market stalls amid policy uncertainty despite Southeast Asia rebound
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia IPO Market Stalls as Policy Uncertainty Drives Issuers to Delay Listings Indonesia IPO market stalls despite regional rebound; policy uncertainty and valuation concerns prompt issuers to delay listings and …
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Politics
Relief supplies fail to reach Kumamoto shelters under push‑type policy
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRelief supplies failing to reach Kumamoto shelters amid chaotic distribution Relief supplies for Kumamoto earthquake evacuees are failing to reach shelters; logistical gaps, poor needs assessment and extreme heat worsen …
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Politics
Bank of Japan independence cited in government policy amid surge in bond yields
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment to explicitly cite Bank of Japan independence in July policy package Japan will note Bank of Japan independence in its July policy package as markets fear government pressure, pushing …
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Business
Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 basis points amid fuel-driven inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank raises rate 25 bps to rein in fuel-driven inflation Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 bps on June 18, 2026 to curb fuel-driven inflation as price …
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Bank of Japan rate hike lifts policy rate to 1% after U.S. Treasury and market pressure Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, the highest …
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Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% as inflation concerns intensify Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, highest since 1995, citing inflation, wage …
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Business
Indonesia Palm Oil Production Falls as Prabowo Export Policy Sparks Farmer Despair
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPalm oil prices plunge as Prabowo’s export policy and fertilizer shock squeeze Indonesian smallholders Indonesia’s palm oil sector reels after a sudden export policy change and soaring fertilizer costs, forcing …