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This Week’s Headlines (Jan. 17 – Jan. 23, 2026)

Indonesia cuts coal output plans, extends tax relief for workers, and Unilever exits SariWangi in IDR 1.5 trillion deal in this week’s headlines

23 Jan 2026
BI Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 4.75% as Rupiah Weakens

Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.75% following the Board of Governors’ Meeting held on January 20–21, 2026. The decision was taken amid continued

22 Jan 2026
Indonesia and UK Launch Strategic Partnership, Expand Maritime, Defense, and Economic Cooperation

President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have launched a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across defense, maritime development, economic growth

21 Jan 2026
Indonesia’s Semiconductor Push Opens Path for Optics and Photonics Companies

In early 2026, the government confirmed that semiconductors are no longer treated as a long-term aspiration but as a strategic industry tied to digital competitiveness, industrial resilience, and

15 Jan 2026
Indonesia to establish State-Owned Textile Firm, Eyes Remaining Sritex Assets

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the government is in the process of establishing a state-owned enterprise (SOE) in the textile and garment sector. The planned SOE will be directly

20 Jan 2026
Investment in 2025 Reaches IDR 1,905 Trillion, Creates 2.7 Million Jobs

The Ministry of Investment recorded total realized investment throughout 2025 at IDR 1,931.2 trillion. The figure represents an increase of 12.7% compared with the 2024 realization of IDR 1,714.2

15 Jan 2026
Govt: Coal Export Tax to Take Effect Starting January 2026

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the government will impose an export duty or coal export tax ranging from 1% to 5% starting January 1, 2026.

16 Dec 2025

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This Week’s Headlines (Jan. 17 – Jan. 23, 2026)

Indonesia cuts coal output plans, extends tax relief for workers, and Unilever exits SariWangi in IDR 1.5 trillion deal in this week’s headlines

This Week's Headlines

BI Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 4.75% as Rupiah Weakens

Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.75% following the Board of Governors’ Meeting held on January 20–21, 2026. The decision was taken amid continued

Indonesia and UK Launch Strategic Partnership, Expand Maritime, Defense, and Economic Cooperation

President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have launched a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across defense, maritime development, economic growth

International Cooperation

Indonesia to establish State-Owned Textile Firm, Eyes Remaining Sritex Assets

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the government is in the process of establishing a state-owned enterprise (SOE) in the textile and garment sector. The planned SOE will be directly

Indonesia’s Semiconductor Push Opens Path for Optics and Photonics Companies

In early 2026, the government confirmed that semiconductors are no longer treated as a long-term aspiration but as a strategic industry tied to digital competitiveness, industrial resilience, and

Digital Economy

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