6 hours ago
11
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Friday, April 4, 2025. Here are the highlights: South Korean Court Officially Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol; Rupiah Weakens to Rp16,772 per US Dollar: What's Driving the Decline?; From Tariffs to Tensions: 5 Countries Caught in U.S. Trade Wars.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. BREAKING NEWS: South Korean Court Officially Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
On Friday, April 4, 2025, South Korea’s Constitutional Court officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, bringing an end to months of legal uncertainty following his controversial declaration of a military emergency last December that threw the nation into political chaos.
According to CNN, all eight justices on the Constitutional Court unanimously upheld the impeachment. The ruling was welcomed with relief and celebration by Yoon’s critics, while sparking protests among his supporters.
2. Rupiah Weakens to Rp16,772 per US Dollar: What's Driving the Decline?
Bank Indonesia (BI) noted that the rupiah has weakened against the US dollar recently. Previously, BI revealed that the rupiah closed at Rp16,575 per US dollar on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Meanwhile, on Thursday's opening, March 27, 2025, the rupiah weakened again to Rp16,590 per U.S. dollar.
Most recently, the rupiah weakened by 59 points or 0.36 percent against the US dollar on Thursday, April 3, 2025. On the trading opening on Thursday morning in Jakarta, the rupiah's exchange rate fell to Rp16,772 per US dollar according to Antara. Previously, the rupiah was at Rp16,713 per U.S. dollar.
3. From Tariffs to Tensions: 5 Countries Caught in U.S. Trade Wars
Tariffs and trade sanctions have frequently been used as instruments to pressure other nations into aligning with United States' interests.
The U.S. is widely recognized for its assertive and, at times, aggressive approach in managing trade relations with its partners.
According to sources from Aljazeera and El Pais, there are five countries that have been involved in trade conflicts with the United States.
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Apologizes: 'I Regret Not Meeting Your Expectations'
35 menit lalu
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologizes to the people on Friday, April 4, 2025 for failing to meet their expectations.
From Tariffs to Tensions: 5 Countries Caught in U.S. Trade Wars
5 jam lalu
The trade war launched by U.S. against various countries has had wide-ranging impacts, from market instability to changes in global trade policies.
Indonesia's Prabowo Sets Out Three Breakthroughs in Response to U.S. Tariff Hike
5 jam lalu
Prabowo is said to have formulated mitigation strategies in response to the import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Indonesia.
Indonesia Hits Back at Trump's 32% Tariff: Prabowo Pushes Reforms, Sends Team to U.S.
8 jam lalu
Ethanol to DHE SDA parking policy becomes the reason for Trump's imposition of a 32 percent import tariff from Indonesia.
Trump's Tariffs Rattle Indonesia: IHSG and Rupiah Under Pressure
9 jam lalu
IHSG is estimated to move in a weakening trend with a support range at the level of 6,150 and resistance at 6,660.
Russia and North Korea Exempted from Trump's Tariffs: White House Reasoning
10 jam lalu
The White House defends Trump's decision to exclude four countries, including Russia and North Korea, from the new import tariffs
Mass Protests Erupt in Seoul as Court Removes President Yoon from Office
11 jam lalu
A crowd of Yoon Suk Yeol's supporters is seen chanting "cancel the impeachment" during a rally held outside the presidential palace in Seoul.
South Korea Heads to Snap Election After Yoon's Ouster, Here Are the Contenders
11 jam lalu
South Korea will hold a snap presidential election within 60 days after the Constitutional Court unanimously removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from his position.
Rupiah Weakens to Rp16,772 per US Dollar: What's Driving the Decline?
12 jam lalu
The exchange rate of the rupiah weakened by 59 points or 0.36 percent against the US dollar, which is Rp 16,772 per US dollar on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Trump's Trade War: Analyst Urges Urgent Indonesia-U.S. Negotiations
12 jam lalu
Negotiating as soon as possible is necessary to minimize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Indonesian export products to the US, analyst says.
