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This Week's Headlines (Mar. 14 - 20, 2026)

This Week: RI, Japan Ink Strategic Pacts on Critical Minerals, Nuclear Power, Indonesia’s Fishery Exports Reach IDR 16.7 Trillion as of March 2026 and Indonesians in South Korea Can Pay with QRIS

20 Mar 2026
Indonesia Eyes Russia and Brunei Oil Supplies as Government Maintains Energy Stability

Indonesia is exploring oil and gas imports from Russia and Brunei to secure energy supply and maintain price competitiveness, while ensuring domestic fuel, LPG, and electricity availability remains st

18 Mar 2026
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
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
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
Ramadan Spending Lifts Indonesia Retail Sales Despite Softer Consumer Confidence

Retail sales in Indonesia strengthened in February ahead of the Ramadan and Idul Fitri festive season, although consumer confidence weakened as households grew more cautious about the economic outlook

11 Mar 2026

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Fitch Revises Indonesia’s Outlook to Negative, Airlangga Calls Free Nutritious Meals a Long-Term Investment

Global rating agency Fitch Ratings highlighted Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in its decision to revise the country’s debt outlook from stable to negative. Coordinating Minister

Indonesia Prepares for Oil Price Surge Amid Iran–US–Israel Conflict

Indonesia is preparing contingency measures to manage rising global oil prices and potential supply disruptions as conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States escalates, with officials warning

04 Mar 2026

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APINDO: Iran–U.S. Conflict Could Pressure Businesses Through Energy Surge and Inflation

The Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) has warned that the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States involving Israel could put pressure on domestic businesses, particularly

This Week's Headlines (Feb. 21 - 27, 2026)

This Week's Headlines: Prabowo affirmed Indonesia’s readiness amid US tariff shifts, secured a UK chip partnership, and welcomed new UAE investment commitments.

Indonesia Urges European Union to Comply with WTO Ruling to Restore Palm Oil Market Access

The Indonesian government has urged the European Union to promptly implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Panel ruling concerning the palm oil dispute (DS593: EU–Palm Oil).

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