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Indonesia Builds Up Healthcare Capacity
Until recently, most of Indonesia’s community health centres (puskesmas) did not have ultrasound machines. According to Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, only 22% of the country’s puskesmas had acc
17 Sep 2026
Health & Medical
Insights
Medical Equipment & Devices
E-Commerce Tax to Take Effect on 1 October 2026
The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) at the Ministry of Finance will begin collecting income tax (PPh) from merchants on online store platforms through the Trade Through Electronic Systems (PMSE).
17 Sep 2026
Digital Economy
E-Commerce
Suahasil Nazara Appointment Anchors Fiscal Discipline and Stability in Indonesia Economic Policy 
Financial markets and economic analysts reacted with reassuring sentiment following the appointment of Suahasil Nazara as Minister of Finance by President Prabowo Subianto on September 14, 2026.
16 Sep 2026
Business News
Prabowo Officially Inaugurates Suahasil Nazara as Minister of Finance
President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated Suahasil Nazara as the Minister of Finance, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. The inauguration was held at the State Palace, Jakarta.
15 Sep 2026
Business News
Indonesia Positions as Global Food Exporter and Industrial Partner at BRICS Summit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented a vision for national economic transformation and global cooperation during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.
14 Sep 2026
Business News
International Cooperation