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Indonesia Builds Up Healthcare Capacity

Until recently, most of Indonesia’s community health centres (puskesmas) did not have ultrasound machines. According to Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, only 22% of the country’s puskesmas had acc

17 Sep 2026

Health & Medical

Insights

Medical Equipment & Devices

E-Commerce Tax to Take Effect on 1 October 2026

The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) at the Ministry of Finance will begin collecting income tax (PPh) from merchants on online store platforms through the Trade Through Electronic Systems (PMSE).

17 Sep 2026

Digital Economy

E-Commerce

Suahasil Nazara Appointment Anchors Fiscal Discipline and Stability in Indonesia Economic Policy

Financial markets and economic analysts reacted with reassuring sentiment following the appointment of Suahasil Nazara as Minister of Finance by President Prabowo Subianto on September 14, 2026.

16 Sep 2026

Business News

Prabowo Officially Inaugurates Suahasil Nazara as Minister of Finance

President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated Suahasil Nazara as the Minister of Finance, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. The inauguration was held at the State Palace, Jakarta.

15 Sep 2026

Business News

Indonesia Positions as Global Food Exporter and Industrial Partner at BRICS Summit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented a vision for national economic transformation and global cooperation during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.

14 Sep 2026

Business News

International Cooperation

This Week's Headlines (5-11 September)

Indonesia is preparing about IDR 11 trillion (USD600 million) to provide initial deposits for bank accounts for more than 200 million people

11 Sep 2026

This Week's Headlines

BI Survey: Retail Sales in July 2026 Grow 1.1%, Supported by Food and Beverages

Bank Indonesia (BI) recorded a rebound in retail sales performance in July 2026.

10 Sep 2026

Business News

European Businesses Eye Further Growth in Indonesia as ASEAN Investment Outlook Strengthens

Indonesia ranks among the leading ASEAN markets for future European business expansion, according to the EU-ASEAN Business Council’s 2026 Business Sentiment Survey, as companies continue to see

09 Sep 2026

Business News

Economy

International Cooperation

Steel Industry Faces Demand and Import Pressure Amid Indonesia's Manufacturing PMI Contraction

The national iron and steel industry continues to face pressure in the second half of 2026, occurring alongside a renewed weakening of national manufacturing activity.

08 Sep 2026

Export & Import

Manufacturing

Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Flights as Indonesia Activates Alternative Airports

Volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel across Indonesia on Monday,

07 Sep 2026

Regulation

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