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This Week’s Headlines (Nov. 8 – Nov. 14, 2025)

Indonesia backs Grab-GoTo merger, to resume shrimp exports to the US, and Toyota eyes bioethanol investment for E10 policy in This Week’s Headlines (Nov. 8–14, 2025).

14 Nov 2025
Indonesia Partners with Sweden on Carbon Credit-Based Climate Cooperation at COP30

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Environment (KLH), is advancing concrete cooperation with Sweden to accelerate emission reductions through Indonesia’s carbon economic value

13 Nov 2025
Retail Sales, Consumer Confidence Rise as End of Year Approaches, BI Projects 5.33% Growth in 2026

Retail sales and consumer confidence strengthened in October 2025 as households increased spending ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, signaling renewed optimism toward the economy.

12 Nov 2025
BI to Monitor Political and Economic Situation as Govt. Targets Rupiah Redenomination by 2027

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa plans to propose four draft bills (Rancangan Undang-Undang or RUU) under the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Legislative Program (Prolegnas).

11 Nov 2025
President Prabowo Inaugurates Southeast Asia’s Largest Petrochemical Plant in Cilegon

President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated the operation of PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia’s (LCI) petrochemical plant project in Cilegon, Banten, on Thursday, November 6.

06 Nov 2025
Indonesia’s Q3 2025 GDP Growth at 5.04% Supported by Exports and Domestic Demand

Indonesia’s economy expanded 5.04% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, slightly below the 5.12% recorded in the previous quarter, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). On a quarterly basis,

05 Nov 2025
Indonesia’s Construction Sector Builds Steady Momentum as Infrastructure Drives Growth

The construction sector remains one of Indonesia’s key economic pillars, contributing over 10 percent to national GDP in the final quarter of 2024, as reported by the Central Statistics Agency

05 Nov 2025

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Against Expectations, Bank Indonesia Keeps Benchmark Rate at 4.75%

Bank Indonesia (BI) held its benchmark 7-day reverse repurchase rate at 4.75% during its Board of Governors Meeting on October 21–22, 2025, surprising markets that had expected another rate cut.

Indonesia to Have National Car Within Three Years: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government has begun initial steps to produce a domestically made car within the next three years. He stated that this initiative marks a significant

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).

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).

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.

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