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Indonesia looks abroad to lure investment

The government is courting foreign investors in a bid to lure investment to fuel its infrastructure development program, given the state budget’s limited capability to fund President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s ambitious infrastructure projects. National Development Planning Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro, who recently embarked on a roadshow to the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland to pitch for […]

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Implications for Thailand of US steel and aluminium tariffs

As heavily reported in the media, US President Donald Trump on March approved “safeguard” duties of 25% on imports of certain steel products and 10% on certain aluminium products, in addition to other import taxes and duties. This controversial move is aimed at promoting the use of locally produced steel products and protecting American manufacturers.  The […]

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