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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
Business News
Economy
Financial
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
Economy
Insights
Maritime
This Week's Headlines (Mar. 7 - 13, 2026)
In This Week's Headlines: Indonesia's HPAL Plants Scramble As Iran War Threatens Sulfur Supply, Pursue ‘Intensive' Talks with US After Unfair Trade Probe, and Eyes USD 50 Billion a Year From Danantara
13 Mar 2026
Economy
Energy
Financial
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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
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Economy
Energy