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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
IDR 112.4 Trillion in Loans Distributed from IDR 200 Trillion of Injected State Funds, Minister Says

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced that state-owned banks under the Himpunan Bank Milik Negara (Himbara) have disbursed productive loans amounting to IDR 112.4 trillion from the

14 Oct 2025
US Keeps Door Open for Shrimp Imports from Indonesia Despite Radioactive Substance Case

The United States will keep its doors open for shrimp imports from Indonesia, despite recent discoveries of radioactive contamination involving cesium-137, the Indonesian government stated.

09 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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This Week’s Headlines (Feb. 22 – 28, 2025)

Business-Indonesia This Week’s Headlines Issue #153

International Cooperation

Prabowo Inaugurates Indonesia’s First Bullion Bank, Aiming to Boost GDP by IDR 245 Trillion

President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Bullion Bank services of Pegadaian and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) at Gade Tower, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday, February 26. Prabowo aims for the

Indonesia, Apple Reach Agreement to Lift iPhone 16 Sales Ban

Indonesia and Apple have reached an agreement to lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, ending months of negotiations between Jakarta and the tech giant.

Danantara to Invest USD 20 Bn in 20 Strategic Projects

President Prabowo Subianto announced that the first wave of investments, amounting to USD 20 billion or approximately IDR 325 trillion, will be allocated to around 20 strategic projects.

Indonesia’s Mining Sector: Navigating Global Shifts

The Indonesian mining sector is entering 2025 amid a complex mix of global and domestic factors, with shifting geopolitical landscapes, fluctuating commodity prices, and government-led downstreaming

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