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This Week's Headlines (May 30 - June 5, 2026)
This week: US 10% Forced Labor Tariff on Indonesia to Apply After July 24, Indonesia Passes Bill Expanding Central Bank Role to Spur Growth, and Indonesia's Tourism Charts Robust Growth Amid Pressures  ... Read More
05 Jun 2026
Economy
Financial
This Week's Headlines
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May Inflation Surges, Economists Warn Public Purchasing Power Is Under Pressure
Indonesia’s inflation surge in May 2026 is seen as not yet fully reflecting a broad weakening of public purchasing power. However, economists warn that price pressures stemming from the supply side  ... Read More
04 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
Indonesian Business Groups Supports New Commodity Export Rules, but Seeks Clarity
Indonesia's largest business associations have voiced support for the government's plan to centralize exports of strategic commodities under state-controlled exporter Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia  ... Read More
03 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Export & Import
Indonesia's Exports Rise 5.68% Through April, Supported by CPO and Nickel
Indonesia's exports rose 5.68% year-on-year to USD 92.15 billion in January–April 2026, driven by higher shipments of crude palm oil (CPO), nickel products, and stronger non-oil and gas exports to  ... Read More
02 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy
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Global Investors Compete for Danantara WtE Projects, From Japan to France
The number of domestic and international participants in the second wave of the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) or Electricity Generation from Waste (PSEL) Program selection has increased significantly.  ... Read More
28 May 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy Transition
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Danantara Establishes New Holding: Kawasan Industri Indonesia
The government has officially established a new holding company named Kawasan Industri Indonesia. The holding was formed to consolidate the management of industrial estates under state-owned  ... Read More
26 May 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
This Week's Headlines (May 16-22, 2026)
This Week: Govt Eyes 6.5% Economic Growth in 2027, Indonesia Eases Earnings Retention Rules for US Exports, and Launches Auction for 13 New Oil and Gas Blocks  ... Read More
22 May 2026
Economy
Energy
Export & Import
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BI Raises Interest Rate by 50 bps to 5.25% Amid Rupiah Downtrend
Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 bps to 5.25% during its Board of Governors Meeting on 19–20 May 2026. The decision was made as the rupiah continued to weaken, breaching the  ... Read More
21 May 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
Indonesia to Centralize Key Commodity Exports Under State-Linked Entity
President Prabowo Subianto has announced a policy to centralize exports of several strategic natural resource commodities through a government-appointed state entity, in a move aimed at strengthening  ... Read More
20 May 2026
Business News
Commodities
Economy
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Indonesia’s Crude Oil Price Rises 14% to USD 117.31 per Barrel
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set the average Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) for April 2026 at USD 117.31 per barrel. This figure increased by USD 15.05, or 14.72%, compared  ... Read More
19 May 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy