Indonesian rupiah slides to record 18,000 low, 2026 losses deepen
Weaker confidence is compounding the currency’s woes and has pushed foreign investors to demand higher yields or cut exposure to rupiah assets, says Bank Permata chief economist…
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Indonesian government to inject US$113mil a day into bond market to shore up rupiah
President Prabowo Subianto is expected to outline the broader stabilisation strategy before lawmakers in the coming days, according to the finance minister.
Indonesia sees drop in tourists from Middle East, US, Europe amid war
Visitors from the Middle East, Europe and the US typically spend more and stay longer in Indonesia compared with tourists from other regions, Tourism Minister said.
Indonesian government eyes natural gas as LPG alternative amid supply strains
Compressed natural gas (CNG) feedstock, mainly methane and ethane, is more readily available domestically, potentially reducing reliance on costly imported fuels.
Indonesian ceramic makers demand priority access to natural gas supply
Gas utilisation in the first quarter stood at 70-72 percent, below its 80 percent target and slightly lower than the 73 percent recorded in 2025, industry players said.
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund’s first year sparks doubts over investment focus, economic role
Analysts noted that some of Danantara’s investments over the past 12 months have potential, but others are less promising, with many still at the planning stage.
Indonesia President Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance
Indonesia has turned into a net importer of crude oil and fuels since early 2000s as output declined while demand kept rising, leaving Southeast Asia’s largest economy…
Indonesia, US firms ink deals worth $38.4 billion as part of trade pact
The business deals, which form part of a planned bilateral trade agreement, would help narrow Indonesia’s trade surplus with the United States, President Prabowo said.
Indonesia car sales slide 7.2% in 2025 as weak demand persists
Two-wheeler sales, meanwhile, reached 6.4 million units last year, marking a 1.3 percent rise from the year before.
Indonesia’s start-up scandals in 2025 force investors to raise the bar, change playbooks
From the unravelling of eFishery saga to corruption probes ensnaring venture capital executives tied to state-backed funding at TaniHub, the year stripped the gloss from Southeast…