2 min read – Sulfur Prices & Iran Conflict – The Gold of the Devil And its Blue Fire Since February 2026, global sulfur prices have surged more than 40% to around USD 600 per metric ton following the outbreak of war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Middle East accounts for nearly half of […]
2 min read – Djakarta Mining Club Event – Secondary Exploration of Bauxite, Nickel and Tin – Last week, the Secretariat Djakarta Mining Club held its 13th anniversary at the Hotel Dharmawangsa, Jakarta. As usual, the event was lovely, insightful and beautifully organised. I especially liked the presentation of Mr (STJ) Budi Santoso, Director of Mineral Resources Planning Management (Mining […]
0,5 min read – Come Meet Choquenet in Jakarta – At MetConnex 2026 – On 12 & 13 May – We are thrilled to announce that CHOQUENET will be participating in MetConnex 2026 Indonesia’s biggest Metallurgy & Mining Exhibition and Conference. MetConnex brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to drive sustainable growth and technological advancement in the mining and […]
1,5 min read – Indonesia’s Oil Story – Stable Pump Prices – Amid Global Chaos – In recent weeks, global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as conflict in the Middle East raised fears over the Strait of Hormuz. Yet at Indonesian gas stations, fuel prices have remained stable. The government deliberately chose to subsidize fuel and protect consumers. […]
2 min read – Aluminium is silently shifting from Gulf to ASEAN – 6 million tons under threat in the Middle East – 5–6 million tons rising in ASEAN by 2029 – The global map of primary aluminum smelting is being redrawn as we speak. The ongoing USA-Israel-Iran war in the Middle East is speeding up a redistribution that was […]
1,5 min read – 12 Valuable Insights I wish I knew at 40 years old To Accelerate Success in Export Sales. 1. Never attend critical meetings alone. Bringing a colleague provides better decision-making, especially under pressure. Full story The 5-million $ contract miss – Cintasia 2. Your local agent’s quality is make-or-break. Select carefully: the ideal partner acts like James Bond, not […]
1,5 min read – Asia Ditching the Dollar – Regional Swap Network Rising – Is the USD Empire Finally Crumbling? Asia’s emerging “swap system” includes: ➡️ a network of bilateral currency swap agreements ➡️ the multilateral Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization (CMIM) ➡️ and ASEAN’s Local Currency Transaction (LCT) framework. These tools enable countries to settle trade and investments directly in […]
1 min read – Technology For Good – Let’s Save Water & The World – Choquenet is a French engineering company specializing in solid–liquid separation, with more than 100 years of experience. Founded in 1925, the company has developed strong expertise in the design and manufacture of filter presses and thickeners, equipment widely used in industries such as mining, float […]
2 min read – Verifying Our Values – 2nd Certification – Trail Run – In the world of consulting, words like commitment, resilience, and leadership are often thrown around in glossy brochures. But how do you truly verify them? At CINTASIA, we believe actions speak louder than words. That’s why we put our values to the ultimate test through trail […]
2 min read – Prabowo’s visit to Washington – What it means for Business – For Trade and Tariffs – Last week, President Prabowo Subianto traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss trade, tariffs, market access, and investment. Indonesia is seeking stronger access to the US market for its exports, while the US aims to expand access for its goods into […]