The Indonesian government plans to step up controls on exports of commodities such as coal and palm oil in order to combat tax evasion and bolster the sharply waning Indonesian rupiah, Bloomberg, quoting people with the knowledge of the matter, reported.The government intends to establish a new national agency to manage commodity exports, sources divulged. Strengthening export controls would help maximize foreign exchange inflows, thereby supporting the rupiah. Related News BOCI: YANKUANG ENERGY (01171.HK) Acquisition of Parent's Power Assets Not Particularly AttractiveHowever, as Indonesia is the world's largest exporter of thermal coal and palm oil, tighter export controls could potentially disrupt global markets.
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