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Jakarta is currently facing the ripple effects of heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have driven up global soybean prices, posing a significant challenge for a nation heavily reliant on imports for its staple food production. The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has stepped in with intensive coordination efforts involving key industry players to ensure that the prices of …

The Indonesian textile and textile product (TPT) industry is currently facing immense pressure, caught between surging raw material prices triggered by conflicts in the Middle East and a significant decline in domestic purchasing power. This confluence of global supply chain disruptions and local economic challenges is rapidly escalating the cost of fabrics in the market, threatening the stability of an …

The Malaysian economy witnessed a significant escalation in job retrenchments during the first quarter of 2026, with 24,100 workers losing their employment, marking a substantial 47% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This concerning trend, predominantly affecting sectors heavily reliant on global economic conditions and concentrated in key economic hubs, has ignited anxieties regarding the stability …