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This Week's Headlines (April 18-24, 2026)

This Week: Indonesia to Import 150 Million Barrels of Crude Oil from Russia This Year, BI Holds Rate Steady to Rein in Rupiah's Weakening, Indonesia Will Not Impose Tariffs in Malacca Strait

24 Apr 2026
Indonesia Records IDR 498.8 Trillion Investment Realization in Q1 2026

Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P. Roeslani, stated that Indonesia’s investment realization in the first quarter of 2026 reached

23 Apr 2026
MSCI Extends Review of Indonesia Equities to June

Global index provider MSCI has postponed its final decision on Indonesia’s equity market status to June, extending its review of reforms introduced by local authorities to address concerns over

22 Apr 2026
Toyota Explores IDR 5 Trillion Bioethanol Investment in Indonesia, Targets Production by 2028

Japanese automotive company Toyota Motor Asia is reportedly exploring an investment partnership with a subsidiary of PT Pertamina to develop bioethanol in Indonesia. The project is estimated to be

21 Apr 2026
This Week's Headlines (April 11-17, 2026)

This Week: RI Draws Investors Fleeing Middle East, Minister Claims, Eyes Russian Oil While Balancing US Partnership, and Eyes Fertilizer Exports to India on 1.5 Million-Ton Surplus.

17 Apr 2026
Indonesia’s External Debt Reaches IDR 7,488 Trillion, Loans from China Records Highest Increase

Indonesia’s external debt (ULN) rose to USD 437.9 billion, equivalent to IDR 7,488 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of IDR 17,100 per USD) as of February 2026, according to Bank Indonesia, marking

16 Apr 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

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Indonesia’s External Debt Reaches IDR 7,488 Trillion, Loans from China Records Highest Increase

Indonesia’s external debt (ULN) rose to USD 437.9 billion, equivalent to IDR 7,488 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of IDR 17,100 per USD) as of February 2026, according to Bank Indonesia, marking

IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook to 3.1%, Indonesia Forecast at 5% in 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised down its global economic growth forecast, projecting expansion of 3.1% in 2026, as rising energy prices and uncertainty linked to the Middle East

Prabowo, Putin Discuss Energy and Downstream Industry in Five-Hour Kremlin Meeting

President Prabowo Subianto and President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting at the Kremlin, agreeing on long-term cooperation in energy and mineral resources while expanding bilateral ties.

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This Week's Headlines (April 4 – April 10, 2026)

This Week: Indonesia scrambles to free stranded oil tankers amid Hormuz risks, rejects pessimistic World Bank growth outlook, and eyes a new financial hub as global tensions reshape energy security.

Global Plastic Crisis Pressures Indonesian Industry, APINDO Urges Government Intervention

Surging global plastic prices, driven by geopolitical tensions, are straining Indonesian industries, with Apindo urging swift government intervention to secure supply, stabilize costs, and accelerate

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