Indonesia's central bank unexpectedly held interest rates steady on Wednesday as it assessed the effects of previous tightening moves amid a weakening currency and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Malaysian palm oil futures declined for the second consecutive session on Wednesday. This was due to a decline in vegetable oils in Dalian and Chicago.

Indonesian stocks slipped as BI kept rates at 5.75%, rolled out measures to attract foreign funds, and backed rupiah ...

Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark rate at 5.75%, expanding measures to support the rupiah and attract foreign capital.

aEvidence-Based Health Policy Center, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia bDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of ...