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Indonesia's Economic Growth Accelerates to 5.47% in Q3 2026

Indonesia's economy grew by 5.47% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, up from 5.29% in the previous quarter, supported by household consumption, investment and manufacturing activity.

05 Nov 2026

Business News

Economy

Indonesia Records USD 3.36 Billion Trade Surplus as Manufacturing Activity Strengthens

Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of USD 3.36 billion in September 2026, supported by non-oil and gas exports, while manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in 31 months in October.

03 Nov 2026

Business News

Trade

Indonesia's Annual Inflation Eases to 3.23% in October 2026

Indonesia's annual inflation eased to 3.23% in October 2026, down from 3.28% in September, although higher food and transport prices continued to contribute to consumer price pressures.

02 Nov 2026

Economy

Indonesia and Singapore Strengthen Diplomatic Engagement Amid Bilateral Concerns

Indonesia and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation following high-level diplomatic meetings addressing transboundary haze, energy supplies and regional economic relation

28 Oct 2026

Business News

International Cooperation

Bank Indonesia Holds Benchmark Rate at 5.75%, Raises Deposit Facility Rate to 5%

Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate, known as the BI Rate, at 5.75% following its Board of Governors Meeting on 20–21 October 2026.

22 Oct 2026

Business News

Indonesia Records IDR 528.7 Trillion in Q3 Investment, Reaching 75.4% of Annual Target

Indonesia recorded IDR 528.7 trillion in realised investment in the third quarter of 2026, bringing total investment for the January–September period to IDR 1,539.2 trillion.

21 Oct 2026

Business News

Investment

IHSG Rises 5.65% as Foreign Investors Sell IDR 2.19 Trillion Net; GOTO and BUMI See Heavy Trading

Indonesia’s Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) recorded a significant gain on Tuesday, 20 October, closing at 5,278.89, up 282.28 points or 5.65% from the previous close.

20 Oct 2026

Business News

Indonesia Extends Halal Certification Transition Period to 2028

Indonesia has extended the transition period for mandatory halal certification for several product and service categories until October 2028.

19 Oct 2026

Business News

Regulation

This Week's Headlines (10-16 October)

Downgrading Indonesia to standalone- from emerging-market status, citing persistent concerns about the investability and governance of the country's equity market.

16 Oct 2026

This Week's Headlines

Indonesia Waives Import Duties on Plastic Raw Materials Amid Price Surge

The Indonesian government has waived import duties on certain plastic raw materials for six months as part of efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic industries.

15 Oct 2026

Business News

Export & Import

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