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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
Ramadan Spending Lifts Indonesia Retail Sales Despite Softer Consumer Confidence
Retail sales in Indonesia strengthened in February ahead of the Ramadan and Idul Fitri festive season, although consumer confidence weakened as households grew more cautious about the economic outlook  ... Read More
11 Mar 2026
Automotive
Business News
Food & Beverages
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Indonesia Commits to Strengthening Pension Fund System at OECD Forum
Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its national pension fund system during OECD Financial Markets Week in Paris as part of its OECD accession process. OJK presented a self-evaluation  ... Read More
10 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
International Cooperation
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DIHK WBO Fall 2025: Asia-Pacific Emerges as a Bright Spot for German Companies Abroad
German companies operating internationally are showing renewed confidence, with the Asia-Pacific region emerging as one of the more positive environments for business expansion, according to the AHK  ... Read More
10 Mar 2026
Economy
International Cooperation
Investment
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This Week's Headlines (Feb. 28 - Mar. 6, 2026)
In This Week’s Headlines: Indonesia to Boost Oil Storage; Govt Rolls Out Holiday Allowances Ahead of Idul Fitri; OJK Reassures Markets After Fitch Outlook Revision.  ... Read More
06 Mar 2026
Economy
Energy
Financial
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Fitch Revises Indonesia’s Outlook to Negative, Airlangga Calls Free Nutritious Meals a Long-Term Investment
Global rating agency Fitch Ratings highlighted Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in its decision to revise the country’s debt outlook from stable to negative. Coordinating Minister  ... Read More
05 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Financial
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Indonesia Prepares for Oil Price Surge Amid Iran–US–Israel Conflict
Indonesia is preparing contingency measures to manage rising global oil prices and potential supply disruptions as conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States escalates, with officials warning  ... Read More
04 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy
APINDO: Iran–U.S. Conflict Could Pressure Businesses Through Energy Surge and Inflation
The Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) has warned that the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States involving Israel could put pressure on domestic businesses, particularly  ... Read More
03 Mar 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy