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Indonesia says $1bn offer from Apple not enough to lift iPhone 16 ban

Minister says proposed AirTag factory would not help US tech giant meet local content rules on smartphone sales

Financial Times - 34m

Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia

Yahoo News - 1h

Indonesia launches free meal program to combat kids, pregnant women malnutrition

Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although ...

ABC News - 2d

Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals

President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainment

Financial Times - 9h

While Apple negotiates Indonesia sales ban, another Chinese smartphone maker is entering the country

Huawei spinoff Honor announced Tuesday it is entering Indonesia and plans to launch its smartphones there by the end of March.

CNBC - 1d

FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025

Financial Times - 6d

Charges of Police Shakedown at Rave Lift Lid on Corruption in Indonesia

Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

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