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This Week's Headlines (May 9-15, 2026)

This week: Chinese firms warn Indonesia's nickel quotas, tax hikes threaten investment, government postpones mining royalty hike, and Indonesia paves way for global financial hub in bali.

15 May 2026
Bond Stabilization Fund Ready as Rupiah Reaches IDR 17,500, Finance Minister Says

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is preparing intervention measures in the bond market through the Bond Stabilization Fund (BSF) instrument in response to the rupiah’s sharp depreciation.

12 May 2026
Indonesia to Increase Electric Vehicle Incentive Quota

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the government will accelerate the provision of subsidies for electric vehicles. The state treasurer said President Prabowo Subianto had instructed

07 May 2026
Indonesia Tightens Dollar Purchase Rules as Rupiah Hits Record Low

Bank Indonesia (BI) is preparing to tighten rules on United States dollar purchases after the rupiah weakened to a record low of around IDR 17,443–IDR 17,446 per USD 1 on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

06 May 2026
Indonesia’s Automotive Industry Eyes Gradual Rebound as Competition Intensifies

The Indonesian automotive industry is moving into a more competitive phase where recovery does not benefit all players. Sales may be stabilizing after a weaker year, but underlying shifts in

06 May 2026
BPS Records Indonesia’s Q1 2026 Economic Growth at 5.61%, Surpassing Forecast

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the country’s economy grew by 5.61% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. The figure slightly exceeded the earlier projection by Finance Minister Purbaya

05 May 2026

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Danantara to Launch Waste-to-Energy Project Starting Next Month

PT Danantara Investment Management held its National Coordination Meeting on Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) at Wisma Danantara, Jakarta, on Tuesday, September 30. The project is projected to launch at the end

30 Sep 2025

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This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 20 - 26, 2025)

OECD’s 2025 outlook sees Indonesia at 4.9% growth, lawmakers moving to downgrade the SOEs Ministry, and the EU delaying its anti-deforestation law are among This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 20–26, 2025).

International Cooperation

Indonesia-Canada Sign ICA-CEPA Trade Deal, Open New Economic Opportunities

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia. The agreement marks Indonesia as the first ASEAN country to have a bilateral trade agreement with Canada.

International Cooperation

Indonesia, EU Sign CEPA to Expand Trade and Investment

Indonesia and the European Union (EU) signed the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) on Tuesday after almost a decade of negotiations.

International Cooperation

IKN Status Clarified: Remains to be the New Capital City

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has clarified the meaning of Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan being designated as the political capital in 2028. Prasetyo stated that there is

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