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Indonesia Posts First Trade Deficit in Six Years as June Inflation Rises to 3.34%

Indonesia recorded a trade deficit of USD 1.61 billion in May 2026, ending a monthly surplus streak that had lasted since May 2020, as exports fell and imports increased amid higher oil and gas

01 Jul 2026
EU Moves CEPA Deal Closer to Signing

The European Commission has submitted its proposals on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Investment Protection Agreement with Indonesia to the Council for signature and conclusion

30 Jun 2026
This Week's Headlines (June 20-26, 2026)

This week: Indonesia weighs USD 2 Bn cut to Prabowo's free meals program, Drafts New Law for ‘Dubai-Level’ Bali Financial Center, and Apindo pushes for joint task force to ensure IEU-CEPA ratification

26 Jun 2026
Pertamina’s Gamsunoro Vessel Clears Strait of Hormuz After Being Held Since March

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) said its Gamsunoro vessel passed the critical point of the Strait of Hormuz at 8:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time on Wednesday, June 25. The vessel had been

25 Jun 2026
MSCI Extends Indonesia Review to November, Keeps Emerging Market Status for Now

Global index provider MSCI has extended its review of Indonesia’s emerging market status to November 2026, while warning that a downgrade to frontier market status remains possible if market reforms

24 Jun 2026
Indonesia’s Automotive Industry Eyes Gradual Rebound as Competition Intensifies

The Indonesian automotive industry is moving into a more competitive phase where recovery does not benefit all players. Sales may be stabilizing after a weaker year, but underlying shifts in

06 May 2026

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Stable Growth for Indonesia’s Logistics Sector

Indonesia's logistics sector continues to demonstrate steady growth, driven by increased investments, government reforms, and substantial contributions to the nation's GDP. However, challenges remain,

25 Nov 2024

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This Week’s Headlines (Nov. 16 - 22, 2024)

Business-Indonesia's This Week's Headlines Issue #139

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International Cooperation

Ministry of Industry to review Apple's USD 100 million investment proposal

The Ministry of Industry will hold an internal leadership meeting today, November 21, to discuss Apple’s investment proposal of USD 100 million, or equivalent to IDR 1.6 trillion. If approved, the dea

Bank Indonesia Maintains Interest Rate at 6% to Stabilize Rupiah, Curb Inflation

Bank Indonesia (BI) announced its decision to keep its benchmark interest rate at 6% during the November 2024 monetary policy review. This move aligns with the central bank's focus on stabilizing the

Indonesia Aims for USD 400 Billion in Exports by 2029 to Drive 8% Economic Growth

Indonesia’s target of 8% economic growth is projected to be achievable only by 2029, coinciding with the end of President Prabowo Subianto’s term. The Ministry of Trade estimates that exports will nee

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