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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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Indonesia Revises Rooftop Solar Panel Regulations

The Indonesian government has moved forward with the amendment of Energy and Mineral Resources Ministerial Regulation No. 26/2021 on on-grid solar systems and energy distribution and eliminated a key

Energy Transition

This Week's Headlines (Feb 3 - 9, 2024)

This Week’s Headlines Feb. 3 – 9 (Issue #107)

Electric Vehicles

Indonesia GDP grows by 5.05% in 2023

Indonesia’s recorded a 5.05 percent economic growth in 2023, much slower compared to 2022 but still solid and in line with the Indonesian government’s outlook

This Week's Headlines (Jan 27 – Feb 02, 2024)

Business-Indonesia This Week's Headlines Issue #106

The Golden Visa Program: An Attractive Option for Residency Permits in Indonesia

On August 22, 2023, Indonesia officially launched its 'Golden Visa' program, marking a significant development in the country's immigration policy. This initiative, governed by Minister

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