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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

This Week's Headlines (1-4 September)

President Prabowo Subianto has pitched a shared economic future between Jakarta and Moscow, expressing hopes to host his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Indonesia.

04 Sep 2026

Business News

Economy

Government Targets B60 Implementation in 2027

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is targeting the implementation of 60% biodiesel, or B60, next year. Deputy Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Yuliot Tanjung said the rollout

03 Sep 2026

Business News

Energy

Indonesia’s Inflation Rises to 3.19 Percent in August as Economic Activity Expands

Indonesia’s economy demonstrated ongoing expansion in August 2026 as consumer activity and price levels picked up, lifting the country's annual inflation rate to 3.19 percent from the previous month

02 Sep 2026

Economy

Indonesia’s Exports Rise 6% to USD 22.2 Billion in July

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded that Indonesia's export value in July 2026 reached USD 26.22 billion, up 6.05% compared to the same period last year. The export increase was still contributed by n

01 Sep 2026

Economy

Export & Import

Trade

This Week's Headlines (22-28 August)

The House of Representatives has confirmed Destry Damayanti for the Bank Indonesia (BI) governor position for a full five-year term. Muhammad Misbakhun, chairman of House Commission XI, which oversees

28 Aug 2026

Business News

Economy

Energy

Indonesia-EU Trade Deal Paves Way for Economic Expansion, Though Investment Hurdles Remain

The upcoming Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) is positioned to unlock significant economic opportunities for Indonesia.

26 Aug 2026

Agribusiness

Economy

Energy

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