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Prabowo Launches 8+4+5 Economic Package: Internships, Labor-Intensive Projects, and Food Aid
President Prabowo Subianto has introduced an economic package program with a total incentive value of IDR 16.2 trillion (approx. USD 990 million). The program, called 8+4+5, consists of several  ... Read More
16 Sep 2025
Business News
Economy
Indonesia’s Chemical Industry Set for Moderate Growth in 2025 
Indonesia’s chemical industry is poised for moderate growth in 2025, bolstered by ongoing investment, steady export performance, and targeted government policies. While structural challenges such as  ... Read More
15 Sep 2025
Chemical
Insights
This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 6 – 12, 2025)
Renewable energy milestone, surging coconut exports, and plans for six new SEZs including a global halal hub are among This Week’s Headlines (Issue 177).  ... Read More
12 Sep 2025
Energy
Energy Transition
Export & Import
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Danantara: Renewable Energy Project Opens Investment Opportunities Up to USD 200 Billion
Managing Director of Investment Holding BPI Danantara, Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja, stated that renewable energy mix projects offer investment opportunities of up to USD 200 billion  ... Read More
11 Sep 2025
Business News
Energy Transition
Investment
Indonesia’s New Finance Minister Moves IDR 200 Trillion to Banks, Signals Budget Continuity
Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced plans to inject IDR 200 trillion (USD 12.15 billion) into the banking system while pledging continuity in the 2026  ... Read More
10 Sep 2025
Business News
Economy
Financial
Prabowo Reshuffles Cabinet, Rupiah Weakens Amid Sri Mulyani’s Replacement
President Prabowo Subianto reshuffled his cabinet yesterday (8/9), replacing five ministers, including Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. Her position is now held by Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa  ... Read More
09 Sep 2025
Business News
Economy
Financial
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Manufacturing Performance Improves, Driven by Exports from Three Industries
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in August, driven by rising export demand after three months of contraction.  ... Read More
04 Sep 2025
Business News
Economy
Export & Import
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Protests Disrupt Cities, But Indonesia’s Economy Stays on Track: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia’s economy remains fundamentally strong despite a week of nationwide protests that turned violent in several cities between  ... Read More
03 Sep 2025
Business News
Economy
Indonesia’s Trade Balance Records USD 4.17 Billion Surplus in July 2025
Indonesia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 4.17 billion in July 2025, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The figure was slightly higher than the previous month’s surplus of  ... Read More
02 Sep 2025
Business News
Financial
Trade
This Week’s Headlines (Aug. 23 - 29, 2025)
Jakarta’s hospitality tax relief, Indonesia–South Korea halal collaboration, and scrapped benchmark price rules in coal and mineral sales are among This Week’s Headlines (Issue 176).  ... Read More
29 Aug 2025
Economy
International Cooperation
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