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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
This Week’s Headlines (Jan. 3 – Jan. 9, 2026)

Indonesia cuts coal output plans, extends income tax relief for workers, and Unilever divests SariWangi in IDR 1.5 trillion deal in This Week’s Headlines.

09 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 (May 10-16, 2025)

Business-Indonesia This Week's Headlines Issue #163

International Cooperation

PLN Reports 48 Million Tons of Carbon Emissions Cut in 2024

State-owned electricity provider PLN (Persero) reported a total carbon emissions reduction of 48.4 million tons throughout 2024. According to PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo, the progress was

15 May 2025

Business News

Energy

Energy Transition

Albanese to Discuss Trade, Investment with Prabowo During Jakarta Visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Thursday, marking his first official overseas visit after securing a second term. The agenda

Bilateral Trade

International Cooperation

Kadin Projects Indonesia–US Trade Value to Hit USD 80 Bn After Tariff Talks

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) expects trade between Indonesia and the United States to reach USD 80 billion, or around IDR 1.32 quadrillion, following reciprocal tariff

International Cooperation

This Week’s Headlines (May 3-9, 2025)

Business-Indonesia This Week's Headlines Issue #162

Digital Economy

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