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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.

15 Oct 2025
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

08 Oct 2025
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

14 Oct 2025
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).

10 Oct 2025
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.

09 Oct 2025
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

08 Oct 2025
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.

24 Sep 2025

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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).

Energy Transition

Export & Import

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

Energy Transition

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

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

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.

Export & Import

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