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This Week's Headlines (June 20-26, 2026)
This week: Indonesia weighs USD 2 Bn cut to Prabowo's free meals program, Drafts New Law for ‘Dubai-Level’ Bali Financial Center, and Apindo pushes for joint task force to ensure IEU-CEPA ratification  ... Read More
26 Jun 2026
Economy
Financial
International Cooperation
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Pertamina’s Gamsunoro Vessel Clears Strait of Hormuz After Being Held Since March
PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) said its Gamsunoro vessel passed the critical point of the Strait of Hormuz at 8:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time on Wednesday, June 25. The vessel had been  ... Read More
25 Jun 2026
Business News
Energy
MSCI Extends Indonesia Review to November, Keeps Emerging Market Status for Now
Global index provider MSCI has extended its review of Indonesia’s emerging market status to November 2026, while warning that a downgrade to frontier market status remains possible if market reforms  ... Read More
24 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Government Rolls Out Another IDR 26.34 Trillion Economic Stimulus Package in Second Half of the Year
The government has launched another economic stimulus package worth IDR 26.34 trillion in the second half of 2026 to maintain people’s purchasing power amid global uncertainty. The package includes  ... Read More
23 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
This Week's Headlines (June 13-19, 2026)
This: Govt to launch digital aid distribution system in October, MSCI Retains Indonesia as Emerging Market, secures USD 17 billion AIIB funding for development  ... Read More
19 Jun 2026
Digital Economy
Economy
Financial
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BI Raises Benchmark Rate Again by 25 bps to 5.75% to Bolster Rupiah
Bank Indonesia has decided to raise its benchmark interest rate, or BI Rate, by 25 basis points to 5.75% at its Board of Governors Meeting on Tuesday, June 18.  ... Read More
18 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
US Investors Lead Demand for Danantara’s Debut USD 1.5 Billion Global Bond
Indonesia’s state asset fund Danantara Indonesia has raised USD 1.5 billion through its inaugural global bond issuance, after investor demand exceeded the initial fundraising target.  ... Read More
17 Jun 2026
Business News
Economy
Investment
This Week's Headlines (June 6-12, 2026)
This Week: Investors respond positively to Bank Indonesia's surprise rate hike, Indonesia Targets Up to 6.5% Growth and 2.4% Budget Deficit in 2027, and Plans National Car Hub with 300,000-Vehicle Cap  ... Read More
12 Jun 2026
Automotive
Economy
Financial
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Indonesia Seeks to Attract Foreign Investment Through Downstreaming, Data Centers
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the government continues to strengthen Indonesia’s investment appeal amid global economic uncertainty. The strategy prepared by the  ... Read More
11 Jun 2026
Business News
Digital Economy
Investment
Pertamax Price Increase Adds Pressure on Indonesia’s Middle Class
Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina has raised the price of its non-subsidised Pertamax RON92 fuel by around 32 percent, adding pressure to middle-class households.  ... Read More
10 Jun 2026
Economy
Energy