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This Week's Headlines (April 11-17, 2026)

This Week: RI Draws Investors Fleeing Middle East, Minister Claims, Eyes Russian Oil While Balancing US Partnership, and Eyes Fertilizer Exports to India on 1.5 Million-Ton Surplus.

17 Apr 2026
Indonesia’s External Debt Reaches IDR 7,488 Trillion, Loans from China Records Highest Increase

Indonesia’s external debt (ULN) rose to USD 437.9 billion, equivalent to IDR 7,488 trillion (assuming an exchange rate of IDR 17,100 per USD) as of February 2026, according to Bank Indonesia, marking

16 Apr 2026
IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook to 3.1%, Indonesia Forecast at 5% in 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised down its global economic growth forecast, projecting expansion of 3.1% in 2026, as rising energy prices and uncertainty linked to the Middle East

15 Apr 2026
Prabowo, Putin Discuss Energy and Downstream Industry in Five-Hour Kremlin Meeting

President Prabowo Subianto and President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting at the Kremlin, agreeing on long-term cooperation in energy and mineral resources while expanding bilateral ties.

14 Apr 2026
Global Plastic Crisis Pressures Indonesian Industry, APINDO Urges Government Intervention

Surging global plastic prices, driven by geopolitical tensions, are straining Indonesian industries, with Apindo urging swift government intervention to secure supply, stabilize costs, and accelerate

09 Apr 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

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OJK Reports Electric Vehicle Financing Reaches IDR 29 Trillion, Predicted to Keep Rising

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) recorded that electric vehicle financing as of August 2024 reached Rp 29.07 trillion (roughly US$1.8 billion), accounting for 5.53 percent of total financing rec

03 Oct 2024

Business News

Economy

Electric Vehicles

Indonesia’s Inflation Rate Drops to 1.84% in September, Lowest Since 2021

Indonesia's inflation rate fell to its lowest level in nearly three years, reaching 1.84% in September, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Tuesday. This marked a decline from

Indonesia's Manufacturing PMI Weak in September, Contracts for Three Consecutive Months

The credit rating agency S&P Global reported that Indonesia's manufacturing sector remained in contraction in September 2024, although the situation improved slightly compared to the previous month. T

01 Oct 2024

Business News

Economy

Manufacturing

This Week’s Headlines Sep. 21 – Sep. 27 (Issue #131)

Business-Indonesia's This Week's Headlines Issue #131

International Cooperation

Indonesian Communications Minister Meets with U.S. Ambassador to Discuss Submarine Cable and Satellite Investment

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, held a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, at the ministry’s office in Jakarta on Thursday

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