Coal Prices Remain Volatile Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Asian Energy Dynamics.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global thermal coal market is experiencing significant volatility, with prices remaining under pressure despite a notable surge in seaborne imports across Asia, driven by a…

Devastating Twin Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, Leaving Widespread Despair and Calls for Urgent Reconstruction

A profound sense of grief and devastation has gripped the people of Venezuela following a rare and powerful sequence of twin earthquakes that struck the nation on Wednesday afternoon, June…

Indonesia to Auction 118 New Oil and Gas Blocks in Ambitious Push for Energy Security and Investment

The Indonesian government has announced its intention to auction 118 new oil and gas working areas (WKMs) as part of a strategic initiative to attract significant investment, discover new hydrocarbon…

Indonesia to Implement Income Tax Collection from Online Merchants via Marketplaces Starting July 2026

Indonesia is set to revolutionize its digital economy taxation landscape with the impending implementation of income tax collection from online merchants operating on digital marketplaces, effective July 1, 2026. This…

Global Coal Market Reels as India’s Domestic Push Drives Prices Down Amidst Shifting Energy Dynamics and Supply Chain Realignment

The global thermal coal market experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as prices closed at US$129.05 per ton, marking a 1.94% fall. This closing price represents the…

Palestinians Flock to Gaza City Beach for Respite Amidst Scorching Summer and Lingering Conflict, Highlighting Resilience and Dire Conditions

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – In a striking tableau that belies the persistent shadow of conflict, thousands of Palestinians converged upon the sun-drenched shores of Gaza City beach on a…

Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk Approves Significant Dividend Payout Amid Robust Operational Growth and Strategic Expansion in Future-Facing Minerals

Jakarta, June 24, 2026 – PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (MDKA), a prominent Indonesian diversified mining company, has announced its intention to distribute a cash dividend totaling up to IDR…

Thermal Coal Market Stagnates Near US$130 Mark Amidst Weak Asian Demand and High Inventories, Global Energy Transition Pressures Persist

The global thermal coal market is currently experiencing a period of stagnation, with benchmark prices hovering around the US$130 per ton mark as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. After a…

France Grapples with Extreme Heatwave as Temperatures Soar to 42°C, Triggering Panic Buying of Cooling Devices and Widespread Disruptions

France is currently in the grip of an intense and widespread heatwave, with temperatures projected to reach a scorching 42 degrees Celsius in some regions, prompting an unprecedented surge in…

Indonesia Accelerates Electric Vehicle Battery Production with Major Plant Launch and Strategic Human Capital Development Program

Indonesia is poised to significantly advance its position in the global electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, with the Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) revealing a comprehensive human capital development program…

Global Energy Markets Grapple with Stagnant Coal Prices Amidst China’s Supply Rebound and Declining Oil Values

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global energy market experienced a moment of equilibrium on Monday, June 22, 2026, as benchmark coal prices held steady, closing at US$131.5 per ton. This…