Commodities and Futures
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Nephew of President Prabowo Subianto Nominated for Deputy Governor Position at Bank Indonesia
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Djiwandono has been nominated to be the new deputy governor of…
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Beef Sellers in Greater Jakarta Strike Over Soaring Prices
Beef distributors in Greater Jakarta are currently staging a strike. They’re responding to the double…
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Escape from Exploitation: Foreign Workers Flee Scam Compounds in Cambodia
Over the past few weeks, dozens of these foreign workers have fled or been rescued…
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China’s Rare-Earth Control Fuels Market Optimism
With China controlling the rare-earth market, investors are beginning to pay attention. Maybe that’s hard…
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Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel Sparks Discussions on Future Revival
If that sounds familiar, in June 2023 Nippon Steel successfully acquired U.S. Steel. This success…
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Japan’s Crude Steel Production Hits Record Low in 2025
Japan’s crude steel production is at a 56-year low. The Japan Iron and Steel Federation…
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China Unloads Steel Rolls in Chile Amid Upcoming Export Regulations
Recently in July, one of the largest shipments of steel rolls received from China was…
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Australia and Japan Forge Alliance to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Australia is increasing its cooperation with Japan on critical minerals. This decision is a direct…
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Japan Aims to Diminish China’s Influence Over Rare Earths Supply
As Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama recently emphasized, working together is key. She argues Japan…
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Australia and Japan Forge New Path in Critical Mineral Cooperation
Australia and Japan are moving ahead with their agreement to create an alternative supply chain…