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This Week’s Headlines (Mar. 21 – 27, 2026)
This Week: Govt Eyes 5.5& Q1 Growth Amid Ramadan, Eid Spending Surge, Purbaya Injects IDR 100 Trillion Into State Banks Ahead of Idul Fitri, China-ASEAN Cross-Border Yuan Use Nears USD 1.3 Trillion.  ... Read More
27 Mar 2026
Economy
Financial
International Cooperation
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Prabowo Adds 13 Downstreaming Projects, Requires Investment of IDR 239 Trillion
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that he has received instructions from President Prabowo Subianto to add 13 new downstreaming projects. These additional proje  ... Read More
26 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Investment
Indonesia Says Energy Supply Stable as Philippines Declares Emergency
Indonesia has maintained that its national energy supply remains stable despite mounting global disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, even as neighboring countries begin taking  ... Read More
25 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy
Oil Prices Tumble After Trump Claims Iran Negotiation Breakthrough
Global oil prices dropped sharply after United States President Donald Trump claimed that discussions had taken place to end the conflict with Iran, although the statement was swiftly denied by Tehran  ... Read More
24 Mar 2026
Business News
Energy
International Cooperation
This Week's Headlines (Mar. 14 - 20, 2026)
This Week: RI, Japan Ink Strategic Pacts on Critical Minerals, Nuclear Power, Indonesia’s Fishery Exports Reach IDR 16.7 Trillion as of March 2026 and Indonesians in South Korea Can Pay with QRIS  ... Read More
20 Mar 2026
Digital Economy
Export & Import
International Cooperation
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Indonesia Eyes Russia and Brunei Oil Supplies as Government Maintains Energy Stability
Indonesia is exploring oil and gas imports from Russia and Brunei to secure energy supply and maintain price competitiveness, while ensuring domestic fuel, LPG, and electricity availability remains st  ... Read More
18 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy
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BI Holds Interest Rate at 4.75% to Maintain Rupiah Stability Amid Iran–US Conflict
Bank Indonesia maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% during the Board of Governors Meeting (RDG) held on March 16–17, 2026. The decision was taken amid weakening rupiah conditions, which had  ... Read More
17 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
Indonesia’s Maritime Economy Enters 2026 With Growth Ambitions, but Security Still Shapes the Trade Outlook
Indonesia’s maritime sector enters 2026 contributing around 7% to GDP, alongside expanding shipping activity, transport services trade, logistics development, and maritime security.  ... Read More
13 Mar 2026
Economy
Insights
Maritime
This Week's Headlines (Mar. 7 - 13, 2026)
In This Week's Headlines: Indonesia's HPAL Plants Scramble As Iran War Threatens Sulfur Supply, Pursue ‘Intensive' Talks with US After Unfair Trade Probe, and Eyes USD 50 Billion a Year From Danantara  ... Read More
13 Mar 2026
Economy
Energy
Financial
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Indonesia’s Crude Oil Price Rises 6.8% to USD 68.79 per Barrel
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set the average Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) at USD 68.79 per barrel in February, representing an increase of 6.8% from USD 64.41 per barrel  ... Read More
12 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy