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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
This Week's Headlines (Feb. 21 - 27, 2026)
This Week's Headlines: Prabowo affirmed Indonesia’s readiness amid US tariff shifts, secured a UK chip partnership, and welcomed new UAE investment commitments.  ... Read More
27 Feb 2026
Investment
Manufacturing
Tech
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Indonesia Urges European Union to Comply with WTO Ruling to Restore Palm Oil Market Access
The Indonesian government has urged the European Union to promptly implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Panel ruling concerning the palm oil dispute (DS593: EU–Palm Oil).  ... Read More
26 Feb 2026
Agribusiness
Business News
Energy Transition
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U.S. Imposes Preliminary Duties of Up to 143% on Indonesian Solar Imports
The United States has imposed preliminary countervailing duties on solar cells and panels imported from Indonesia, with rates ranging from 86% to 143%, following a determination that exporters benefit  ... Read More
25 Feb 2026
Business News
Energy Transition
Trade