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Oil Prices Tumble After Trump Claims Iran Negotiation Breakthrough
Global oil prices dropped sharply after United States President Donald Trump claimed that discussions had taken place to end the conflict with Iran, although the statement was swiftly denied by Tehran  ... Read More
24 Mar 2026
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Energy
International Cooperation
This Week's Headlines (Mar. 14 - 20, 2026)
This Week: RI, Japan Ink Strategic Pacts on Critical Minerals, Nuclear Power, Indonesia’s Fishery Exports Reach IDR 16.7 Trillion as of March 2026 and Indonesians in South Korea Can Pay with QRIS  ... Read More
20 Mar 2026
Digital Economy
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Indonesia Eyes Russia and Brunei Oil Supplies as Government Maintains Energy Stability
Indonesia is exploring oil and gas imports from Russia and Brunei to secure energy supply and maintain price competitiveness, while ensuring domestic fuel, LPG, and electricity availability remains st  ... Read More
18 Mar 2026
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BI Holds Interest Rate at 4.75% to Maintain Rupiah Stability Amid Iran–US Conflict
Bank Indonesia maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% during the Board of Governors Meeting (RDG) held on March 16–17, 2026. The decision was taken amid weakening rupiah conditions, which had  ... Read More
17 Mar 2026
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Indonesia’s Maritime Economy Enters 2026 With Growth Ambitions, but Security Still Shapes the Trade Outlook
Indonesia’s maritime sector enters 2026 contributing around 7% to GDP, alongside expanding shipping activity, transport services trade, logistics development, and maritime security.  ... Read More
13 Mar 2026
Economy
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This Week's Headlines (Mar. 7 - 13, 2026)
In This Week's Headlines: Indonesia's HPAL Plants Scramble As Iran War Threatens Sulfur Supply, Pursue ‘Intensive' Talks with US After Unfair Trade Probe, and Eyes USD 50 Billion a Year From Danantara  ... Read More
13 Mar 2026
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Indonesia’s Crude Oil Price Rises 6.8% to USD 68.79 per Barrel
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set the average Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) at USD 68.79 per barrel in February, representing an increase of 6.8% from USD 64.41 per barrel  ... Read More
12 Mar 2026
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Economy
Energy
Ramadan Spending Lifts Indonesia Retail Sales Despite Softer Consumer Confidence
Retail sales in Indonesia strengthened in February ahead of the Ramadan and Idul Fitri festive season, although consumer confidence weakened as households grew more cautious about the economic outlook  ... Read More
11 Mar 2026
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Indonesia Commits to Strengthening Pension Fund System at OECD Forum
Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its national pension fund system during OECD Financial Markets Week in Paris as part of its OECD accession process. OJK presented a self-evaluation  ... Read More
10 Mar 2026
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DIHK WBO Fall 2025: Asia-Pacific Emerges as a Bright Spot for German Companies Abroad
German companies operating internationally are showing renewed confidence, with the Asia-Pacific region emerging as one of the more positive environments for business expansion, according to the AHK  ... Read More
10 Mar 2026
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