This Week’s Headlines (Oct.11 – Oct. 17, 2025)
Indonesia’s investment momentum slows in Q3, its rupiah seen rebounding on stronger inflows, and new radiation checks mandated for factories are among This Week’s Headlines (Oct. 11–17, 2025).
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17 Oct 2025
Agribusiness
Economy
Energy
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Indonesia to Allow Foreign Nationals to Lead State-Owned Enterprises
President Prabowo Subianto announced that he has amended regulations to allow expatriates or foreign nationals (Warga Negara Asing or WNA) to lead Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
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16 Oct 2025
Business News
Economy
Government Considers VAT Reduction
The Finance Ministry is considering a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate to boost household spending as tax revenue slows and economic activity shows signs of weakening.
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15 Oct 2025
Business News
Economy
Financial
+1
IDR 112.4 Trillion in Loans Distributed from IDR 200 Trillion of Injected State Funds, Minister Says
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced that state-owned banks under the Himpunan Bank Milik Negara (Himbara) have disbursed productive loans amounting to IDR 112.4 trillion from the
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14 Oct 2025
Business News
Economy
Financial
This Week’s Headlines (Oct. 4 – Oct. 10, 2025)
Indonesia’s talks with China on high-speed rail debt, its delayed peak emissions goal, and ASEAN’s 2026 digital economy pact are among This Week’s Headlines (Oct. 4–10, 2025).
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10 Oct 2025
Digital Economy
Economy
Energy Transition
+1
US Keeps Door Open for Shrimp Imports from Indonesia Despite Radioactive Substance Case
The United States will keep its doors open for shrimp imports from Indonesia, despite recent discoveries of radioactive contamination involving cesium-137, the Indonesian government stated.
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09 Oct 2025
Agribusiness
Business News
Commodities
+3
Indonesia’s Retail Remains Firm as Consumers Tighten Choice
Retail in Indonesia remains firm. Household consumption continues to anchor the economy, inflation remains subdued, and retail sales show consistent year-on-year growth. With GDP expected to expand by
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08 Oct 2025
Economy
Insights
Retail
Indonesia Advances Biofuel Push with B50 Biodiesel and Bioethanol Plans
Indonesia has completed laboratory testing for a new 50% palm oil-based biodiesel blend (B50) as part of its plan to raise the mandatory biofuel mix from the current 40% (B40), the Ministry of Energy
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08 Oct 2025
Business News
Decentralized Energy Supply
Energy
+1
Meta to Build Candle Subsea Cable, Connecting Indonesia to Japan
Meta has officially announced its latest project, Candle — the largest-capacity subsea cable in the Asia-Pacific region. The cable will connect Indonesia with Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia,
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07 Oct 2025
Business News
Economy
International Cooperation
This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 27 – Oct. 3, 2025)
Indonesia’s Golden Visa draws IDR 48 trillion, foreign firms dominate contributions, and officials highlight rising global investor confidence are among This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 27–Oct. 3, 2025).
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03 Oct 2025
Economy
Energy
Energy Transition
+3
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05 Dec 2025
Environment
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04 Dec 2025
Business News
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03 Dec 2025
Business News
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Indonesia’s Manufacturing PMI Continues to Expand
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Business News
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28 Nov 2025
Digital Economy
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