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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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Bank Indonesia Lowers Interest Rate to 6% Amid Stable Inflation

Bank Indonesia (BI) has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6% as of September 2024. The Indonesian central bank also lowered the deposit facility rate to 5.25% and the len

19 Sep 2024

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Indonesia's Parliament Approves Higher Spending for Incoming Prabowo Government

Indonesia’s key parliamentary budget committee has approved a 6% rise in spending for the incoming administration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

Indonesia's Trade Surplus Reaches 52 Consecutive Months with $ 2.90 Bn

Indonesia's trade balance recorded a surplus in August 2024, marking the 52nd consecutive month of surplus since May 2020, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Indonesia’s Cosmetics Sector Remains Radiant Amidst Global Economic Downturn

Indonesia's cosmetics industry is looking bright, defying global economic challenges with strong growth fueled by its large and youthful consumer base. The sector's expansion is driven by rising consu

13 Sep 2024

Cosmetics

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