From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are leading to protests and blackouts.
Category: Indonesia
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Rising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World
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Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in Really Old Teeth
The New York Times – On the Runway:A hunter-gatherer who lived in Indonesia as early as 25,000 years ago may have regularly sucked on betel nuts to release their psychoactive properties.
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At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
The New York Times – On the Runway:The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.
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Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said.
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Prominent Tech Founder in Indonesia Is Found Guilty in Corruption Case
The New York Times – Business:The case against Nadiem Makarim, a co-founder of Gojek, has fueled concerns about judicial fairness in a nation where foreign investors were already growing wary.
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Thousands of Miles From the Iran War, Asia’s Currencies Feel the Strain
The New York Times – Business:Soaring oil prices and a surging dollar are testing Asia’s foreign-exchange reserves, which were built up after the 1997 crisis.
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As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
The New York Times – Business:A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
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Trump and Indonesia Sign Trade Deal, Locking in 19% Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:The countries made official an agreement reached last year, with Indonesia avoiding a higher tariff and committing to cooperate on export controls.
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Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil and Vietnam Are Making Coffee More Expensive
Coffee prices are up nearly 21 percent over the past year, partly because of President Trump’s punishing tariffs on Brazil and Vietnam.
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Global Markets Rally on Japan Deal Euphoria
But more big tests loom with trade talks still continuing between the Trump administration and counterparts in China and the European Union.
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Trump Administration Keeps 19 Percent Tariff on Indonesia in Trade Deal
The administration provided some insight into the terms that were agreed upon between Indonesia and the United States, hinting at how other vague and hastily negotiated deals may turn out.