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This Week's Headlines (Mar. 14 - 20, 2026)

This Week: RI, Japan Ink Strategic Pacts on Critical Minerals, Nuclear Power, Indonesia’s Fishery Exports Reach IDR 16.7 Trillion as of March 2026 and Indonesians in South Korea Can Pay with QRIS

20 Mar 2026
Indonesia Eyes Russia and Brunei Oil Supplies as Government Maintains Energy Stability

Indonesia is exploring oil and gas imports from Russia and Brunei to secure energy supply and maintain price competitiveness, while ensuring domestic fuel, LPG, and electricity availability remains st

18 Mar 2026
BI Holds Interest Rate at 4.75% to Maintain Rupiah Stability Amid Iran–US Conflict

Bank Indonesia maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% during the Board of Governors Meeting (RDG) held on March 16–17, 2026. The decision was taken amid weakening rupiah conditions, which had

17 Mar 2026
Indonesia’s Maritime Economy Enters 2026 With Growth Ambitions, but Security Still Shapes the Trade Outlook

Indonesia’s maritime sector enters 2026 contributing around 7% to GDP, alongside expanding shipping activity, transport services trade, logistics development, and maritime security.

13 Mar 2026
Indonesia’s Crude Oil Price Rises 6.8% to USD 68.79 per Barrel

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set the average Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) at USD 68.79 per barrel in February, representing an increase of 6.8% from USD 64.41 per barrel

12 Mar 2026
Ramadan Spending Lifts Indonesia Retail Sales Despite Softer Consumer Confidence

Retail sales in Indonesia strengthened in February ahead of the Ramadan and Idul Fitri festive season, although consumer confidence weakened as households grew more cautious about the economic outlook

11 Mar 2026

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BPS Records Indonesia’s Economic Growth at 5.11% in 2025

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded economic growth of 5.39% in the fourth quarter of 2025, broadly in line with the projection of Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and above the forecasts of

Government Prepares IDR 13 Tn Stimulus to Boost Consumption During Ramadan and Idul Fitri

The Indonesian government is preparing an economic stimulus package worth around IDR 13 Tn (approximately USD 760 Mn) to support consumption and mobility during the Ramadan and Idul Fitri period in

Government Pushes Hydrogen to Replace Diesel, Sets Price Benchmark Below Local Generation Cost

The government is accelerating the use of hydrogen as a substitute for diesel fuel, particularly for power generation in remote areas.

Energy Transition

This Week’s Headlines (Jan. 24 – Jan. 30, 2026)

Indonesia pledges market reforms after USD 80 billion rout, Parliament confirms new BI deputy governor, and government to unveil transportation decarbonization roadmap in May in this week’s headlines.

Energy Transition

OJK Raises Free Float Requirement to 15% as IDX Suffers Sharp Sell-Off

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) will raise the minimum free float requirement to 15%, effective February. The decision follows an announcement by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) to

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