it remains to be seen whether President Prabowo’s ambitious "single window" export policy will turn Indonesia into a global price maker, or will tight state centralization trigger a historic crisis of market trust.

Industry frets as government targets palm oil, coal and key minerals

President Prabowo Subianto mandates a single-gate export system for natural resource commodities through state-owned enterprises.

An oil palm farmers' association warns that President Prabowo's single-gate export policy could trigger monopolies and hurt independent farmers.

By Amanda Lee and Fabiana Negrin Ochoa

Indonesia is tightening control over its globally important natural resources, with new regulations requiring exports of key commodities like palm oil, coal and iron alloys to be…

Industry frets and stocks fall as government targets palm oil, coal and key minerals

The full force of the new policy will come into effect after a transition period that has been set at three months but can be extended to the end of the year.

A state agency will handle exports of palm oil, coal and ferroalloys to stem revenue loss and under-invoicing, the president says.

it remains to be seen whether President Prabowo’s ambitious "single window" export policy will turn Indonesia into a global price maker, or will tight state centralization trigger…

President Prabowo Subianto says key commodities must be sold through a state-designated exporter as Jakarta seeks more revenue and pricing power

The move is likely to unsettle international investors already concerned about the uncertain trajectory of economic policymaking under Prabowo.

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will route coal and palm oil exports through state-owned firms by September 2026 to curb underinvoicing and boost tax revenue.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities in a sudden move that some experts liken to a hostile takeover of major industries in the

The new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.