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Indonesia's Economy Beats Forecasts, Expands 5.29% in Second Quarter
The Indonesian economy grew 5.29 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, outpacing the 5.10 percent growth economists had forecast in a Reuters poll.  ... Read More
05 Aug 2026
Business News
Economy
Insights
Indonesia’s Imports Surge 34.27% in June 2026, Driven by Raw Materials
Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded Indonesia’s import value in June 2026 at USD 25.91 billion, up 34.27% compared with the same period last year.  ... Read More
04 Aug 2026
Economy
Export & Import
Trade
This Week's Headlines (July 25-31, 2026)
This Week: Germany backs USD 250 M Surabaya rail project set for construction next year, INA ranks second in Asia for sovereign wealth governance, Bank Indonesia Prioritizes Rupiah Stability  ... Read More
31 Jul 2026
Economy
Financial
Investment
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Rupiah Poised to Strengthen After the Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
The Indonesian rupiah began trading ahead of the weekend on a weaker note against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, July 30, following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.  ... Read More
30 Jul 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
Indonesia Seeks US Tariff Exemption for Palm Oil Exports
Indonesia has asked the United States to exempt palm oil from new import tariffs imposed under a Section 301 investigation, while a separate US review of excess manufacturing capacity remains underway  ... Read More
29 Jul 2026
Business News
Economy
International Cooperation
Rupiah Strengthens 26 Points as Geopolitical Sentiment and BI Governor Candidates Draw Market Attention
The rupiah closed stronger in Tuesday afternoon trading as market concerns over the conflict between the United States and Iran eased. Nevertheless, market participants remain focused on the direction  ... Read More
28 Jul 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
This Week's Headlines (July 18-24, 2026)
This week: Indonesia braces for new trade measures as US temporary tariff expires, Exempt China, Australia, Canada from Export FX Retention Rule advances 93 hydrogen projects worth USD 2 billion  ... Read More
24 Jul 2026
Economy
Energy
Financial
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Google Says AI Could Add IDR 910 Trillion to Indonesia's Economy
Google says Indonesia has significant potential to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth. However, the company believes this potential has yet to be fully realized, particular  ... Read More
23 Jul 2026
Business News
Economy
Technology
Bank Indonesia Holds Benchmark Rate at 5.75% While Expanding Measures to Support Rupiah Stability and Economic Growth
Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its benchmark BI-Rate at 5.75%, along with the Deposit Facility rate at 4.75% and the Lending Facility rate at 6.50%, while introducing new incentives to attract for  ... Read More
22 Jul 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
House of Representatives Passes Indonesia International Financial Center Bill, Paving the Way for a Financial Hub with Its Own Judicial System
Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) has officially passed the Bill on the Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII) into law. Through this legislation, Indonesia will establish an  ... Read More
21 Jul 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial