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Against Expectations, Bank Indonesia Keeps Benchmark Rate at 4.75%

Bank Indonesia (BI) held its benchmark 7-day reverse repurchase rate at 4.75% during its Board of Governors Meeting on October 21–22, 2025, surprising markets that had expected another rate cut.

22 Oct 2025
Indonesia to Have National Car Within Three Years: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government has begun initial steps to produce a domestically made car within the next three years. He stated that this initiative marks a significant

21 Oct 2025
This Week’s Headlines (Oct.11 – Oct. 17, 2025)

Indonesia’s investment momentum slows in Q3, its rupiah seen rebounding on stronger inflows, and new radiation checks mandated for factories are among This Week’s Headlines (Oct. 11–17, 2025).

17 Oct 2025
Indonesia to Allow Foreign Nationals to Lead State-Owned Enterprises

President Prabowo Subianto announced that he has amended regulations to allow expatriates or foreign nationals (Warga Negara Asing or WNA) to lead Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

16 Oct 2025
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
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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Indonesia to Speed Up FTA Talks with Multiple Countries Ahead of US Trade Deal

The Indonesian government is accelerating the finalization of key trade agreements to reduce tariffs and broaden export market access, amid looming import duties from the United States.

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Indonesia’s Q2 2025 Investment Rises 11% to IDR 477 Trillion

Investment realization in the second quarter of 2025 reached IDR 477 trillion, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Investment

This Week’s Headlines (Jul. 19 - 25, 2025)

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GAIKINDO Records 7% Increase in Indonesian Car Exports in H1 2025

The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) reported positive growth in vehicle exports through the first half of 2025.

Indonesia to Remove Tariffs and Non-Tariff Barriers as U.S. Cuts Duties in Trade Deal

Indonesia has agreed to remove tariffs on more than 99 percent of U.S. goods and eliminate non-tariff barriers for American companies, while the United States will cut its planned tariff on Indonesian

23 Jul 2025

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