This Week’s Headlines (Jan. 17 – Jan. 23, 2026)
Indonesia cuts coal output plans, extends tax relief for workers, and Unilever exits SariWangi in IDR 1.5 trillion deal in this week’s headlines
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23 Jan 2026
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This Week's Headlines
BI Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 4.75% as Rupiah Weakens
Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.75% following the Board of Governors’ Meeting held on January 20–21, 2026. The decision was taken amid continued
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22 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
Indonesia and UK Launch Strategic Partnership, Expand Maritime, Defense, and Economic Cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have launched a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across defense, maritime development, economic growth
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21 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
International Cooperation
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Indonesia to establish State-Owned Textile Firm, Eyes Remaining Sritex Assets
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the government is in the process of establishing a state-owned enterprise (SOE) in the textile and garment sector. The planned SOE will be directly
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20 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
Textiles
Indonesia’s Semiconductor Push Opens Path for Optics and Photonics Companies
In early 2026, the government confirmed that semiconductors are no longer treated as a long-term aspiration but as a strategic industry tied to digital competitiveness, industrial resilience, and
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15 Jan 2026
Digital Economy
Insights
Manufacturing
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Investment in 2025 Reaches IDR 1,905 Trillion, Creates 2.7 Million Jobs
The Ministry of Investment recorded total realized investment throughout 2025 at IDR 1,931.2 trillion. The figure represents an increase of 12.7% compared with the 2024 realization of IDR 1,714.2
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15 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
Investment
Indonesia to Maintain B40 Biodiesel Mandate as Palm Oil Prices Rise
Indonesia will maintain its mandatory B40 biodiesel blending policy this year, as plans to raise the mandate to B50 remain under further study, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga
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14 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy
Prabowo Inaugurates USD 7.4 Bn Balikpapan Refinery Upgrade
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) Balikpapan project in East Kalimantan on January 12. The project represents a major modernization of Refinery Unit
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13 Jan 2026
Business News
Energy
This Week’s Headlines (Jan. 3 – Jan. 9, 2026)
Indonesia cuts coal output plans, extends income tax relief for workers, and Unilever divests SariWangi in IDR 1.5 trillion deal in This Week’s Headlines.
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09 Jan 2026
Economy
Energy
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Prabowo Targets Seizure of 4-5 Million Hectares of Illegal Oil Palm and Mining Land
President Prabowo Subianto plans to seize four to five million hectares (ha) of illegal land in 2026. The illegal land targeted for seizure includes palm oil plantations and illegal mining areas.
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08 Jan 2026
Business News
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Mining
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