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Indonesia tightens state grip on palm oil, coal exports

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Indonesia's President Prabowo is consolidating state control over key commodity exports, including palm oil and coal. This move aims to combat under-invoicing and revenue loss, which Prabowo claims have drained billions from the economy and hindered public services. However, critics warn that the plan could lead to a state monopoly, disrupt existing trade agreements, and negatively impact Indonesia's global market access. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change by a national leader impacting major commodity exports. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Indonesia tightens state grip on palm oil, coal exports

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Resty Woro Yuniar ·

    Indonesia’s Prabowo tightens state grip on palm oil, coal amid monopolistic fears

    Indonesia will require exports of key commodities to pass through a state-appointed enterprise in a sweeping effort to curb revenue leaks, tighten oversight of natural resources and keep more foreign exchange earnings at home. The policy, announced by President Prabowo Subianto i…

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