Trump and Prabowo Sign Historic “Golden Age” Alliance as Japan’s Factory Activity Hits Four-Year High

Key TakeawaysU.S. and Indonesia sign a landmark reciprocal trade agreement, dropping U.S. tariffs to 19% for key Indonesian exports while Jakarta grants zero-tariff access to U.S. goods and critical minerals.Japan’s manufacturing activity surged to 52.8 in February, marking the fastest expansion in four years as export orders and domestic demand reached multi-year peaks.Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona maintains a 3% inflation target despite high global uncertainty, signaling that short-term pe ...