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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

Indonesia Targets USD 45 Billion in Nickel Exports as Downstreaming Expands

Indonesia is targeting at least USD 45 billion in nickel exports in 2026 as the government continues to expand domestic mineral processing and develop higher-value industries.

14 Oct 2026

Business News

Export & Import

China’s Coal Prices Hit Three-Year High Amid Indonesia’s Supply Restrictions

China’s thermal coal prices have risen to their highest level in three years amid slowing domestic production growth and supply disruptions from Indonesia, a major coal exporter to the country.

13 Oct 2026

Business News

Mining

Indonesia and Egypt Target USD 5 Billion in Bilateral Trade by 2030

Indonesia and Egypt are seeking to expand bilateral trade to USD 5 billion by 2030, as President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi agreed to deepen economic cooperation.

12 Oct 2026

Business News

International Cooperation

This Week's Headlines (3-9 October)

President Prabowo Subianto launched Indonesia’s first electric-vehicle battery exports and 11 industrial projects on Thursday, with total investment of US$10.2 billion.

09 Oct 2026

This Week's Headlines

Danantara to Consolidate 23 Industrial Estates, Investors Will Not Have to Pay for Land

The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) plans to consolidate 23 industrial estate companies into a single entity. The merged company will become the largest industrial esta

08 Oct 2026

Business News

Indonesia Passes New Employment Protection Law

Indonesia’s House of Representatives has passed a new Employment Protection Law aimed at strengthening workers’ rights while providing a clearer framework for employment relations, including contracts

07 Oct 2026

Economy

Regulation

Government Accelerates Downstreaming, Targets IDR 3,800 Trillion Investment and 3 Million Jobs

The government is targeting up to IDR 3,800 trillion in investment in Indonesia over the next four years through its natural resources downstreaming program. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs

06 Oct 2026

Business News

Investment

Indonesia Prepares IDR 31 Trillion Stimulus to Support Growth and Purchasing Power

The Indonesian government is preparing an economic stimulus package worth around IDR 31 trillion (USD 1.6 billion) for the fourth quarter of 2026, with measures aimed at protecting purchasing power, e

05 Oct 2026

Economy

News