Indonesia’s Property Sector Grapples with Policy Tensions: Consumer Protection vs. Developer Financing Challenges Amidst LTV and Inden Ban Debates

The Indonesian government’s policies aimed at fostering the domestic property business are facing scrutiny, with many industry players contending that the regulatory framework does not fully support their operational needs.…

PT Fast Food Indonesia Tbk Grapples with Soaring Debt and Persistent Losses Amidst Strategic Restructuring in 2025

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – PT Fast Food Indonesia Tbk (FAST), the exclusive operator of KFC restaurants across Indonesia, continued to navigate a challenging financial landscape throughout 2025, marked by a…

Indonesia’s Property Sector Grapples with Regulatory Tensions: LTV and Inden Ban Spark Debate Between Developers and Regulators

The Indonesian government’s policy framework aimed at regulating the domestic property business has been met with mixed reactions, with many developers contending that the current regulations do not fully support…

Sri Lanka Grapples with Triple Shock: Cyclone Ditwah’s Devastation Compounded by Economic Fragility and Global Conflict

Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of a profound humanitarian and economic crisis, grappling with the lingering wounds of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in November 2025, even as its…

Jakarta Grapples with Unhealthy Air Quality: PM2.5 Levels Soar, Prompting Health Warnings and Intensified Government Response

The air quality in Jakarta was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday morning, necessitating immediate health advisories for its vast population. Latest data from the widely recognized air…

The Asymmetric Battlefield: US Grapples with Low-Cost Drone Threat Amidst Iran Tensions, Catalyzing Defense Tech Revolution

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has starkly illuminated a profound and increasingly unsustainable imbalance in the costs of modern military technology. The…

Coal Prices Retreat Amidst Complex Global Energy Dynamics as Asia Grapples with Security Imperatives

Despite a prevailing sentiment of heightened demand from Asian economies facing acute energy security challenges, global coal prices experienced a notable retreat on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The benchmark thermal…