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 […]
1,5 min read – 2026 Mining Insights in Indonesia – Production Quotas – MSCI threat – Last week (12 Feb 2026), Djakarta Mining Club organized an insightful seminar in Jakarta. A rich day of connection and collaboration highlighting the current realities and forward direction of Indonesia’s mining sector. I noticed 2 hot topics: 1 – RKAB (Rencana Kerja dan Anggaran […]
2 min read – ASEAN ALUMINIUM COMING – Something is happening in the aluminium world, here in ASEAN – Within the last 7 days, ➡️ LAOS announced the launch of a massive aluminium smelter with a one million ton per year (metal) capacity. ➡️ INDONESIA announced the launch of « INALUM 2 », with a planned capacity of 600 thousand tons per […]
2 min read – Indonesia 2026 – Resilience and Scale – A Market You Can’t Ignore – Here is a summary of a recent report by Danantara on Indonesia’s macroeconomics. Danantara is Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF). Click here for more on SWF: Sovereign Wealth Fund – Explained – Cintasia As global growth slows and uncertainty reshapes trade flows, Indonesia […]
In this carousel, learn about Silver Mining fundamentals and key parameters. CLICK ON THE LINKEDIN LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE CAROUSEL Learn also about Indonesia’s ranking in this industry. As a bonus, you can learn or rediscover who is the Silver Surfer. A few insights: Silver is both a financial asset (investment, store of value) and a valuable industrial metal […]