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'Never Seen Anything Like It': Mass Looting Grips Paris

The violence began on the sidelines of marches in the capital and other cities attended by 550,000 people, according to a minister.
News Oct 18, 2026 | 1:07 pm

LPEI Backs Alpha Agro Indonesia, Puri Food and Healthy at TEI

Two LPEI-backed businesses share their story on how the Indonesia Eximbank helps their export business.
Special Updates Oct 18, 2026 | 10:55 am

Bali Fuel Queues Persist Despite Odd-Even License Plate Rule

Bali’s fuel queues persist despite odd-even license plate rules and purchase limits, disrupting residents’ daily activities.
News Oct 17, 2026 | 2:59 pm

Trump’s New Press Secretary Out After Less Than a Week

Katie Zacharia’s brief White House tenure ends after less than a week, following a short first briefing and reported tensions over her role.
News Oct 17, 2026 | 2:48 pm

Indonesia, Russia Seek Deeper Trade and Industrial Ties

Indonesia and Russia are seeking deeper trade, investment and industrial ties as bilateral trade rises 21.6% to $4.84 billion in 2025.
Special Updates Oct 17, 2026 | 2:41 pm

UN Chief Visits Indonesia to Discuss Multilateralism, Peacekeeping

UN chief António Guterres visits Jakarta to honor fallen peacekeepers as Indonesia seeks a UN Security Council seat for 2029–2030.
News Oct 17, 2026 | 2:30 pm

Black Week for Indonesia Stocks Exchange as Market Loses $85 Billion

Indonesia’s stocks plunged 14.91% in a week, wiping out $94 billion in market value as MSCI weighs a downgrade to standalone status.
Business Oct 17, 2026 | 11:53 am

Chandra Asri, Bakti Barito Donate 100 Health Service Tents to Health Ministry

Chandra Asri and Bakti Barito donate 100 health tents to strengthen Indonesia’s disaster preparedness.
Special Updates Oct 16, 2026 | 10:55 pm

Indonesian Tempe Protein Bar Secures $1 Million Australian Market Deal

Indonesian tempe protein bar TEMPBAR secures a $1 million purchase commitment to expand into Australia in 2026–2027.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 8:23 pm

Rosatom Signs Deal for 200 MW Floating Nuclear Power Project in Indonesia

Indonesia and Russia sign an agreement for two floating nuclear power units to supply electricity to North Maluku.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 7:31 pm

Indonesia Says Subsidized Fuel Stocks Cover 16–18 Days

Indonesia says fuel reserves remain adequate, with Pertalite stocks covering 16–18 days as Pertamina boosts deliveries.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 7:17 pm

An-Nur Floating Mosque Opens at Ancol as New Jakarta Attraction

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung inaugurates the An-Nur Floating Mosque at Ancol, hoping it will boost religious tourism.
Lifestyle Oct 16, 2026 | 7:13 pm

Indonesia Fines DSSA, BREN and CUAN Rp 2.1 Trillion for Market Violations

OJK fines DSSA, BREN and CUAN Rp 2.1 trillion over stock manipulation and alleged irregularities in share offerings.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 5:09 pm

'MSCI is Not Always Right’: Indonesia Tells Investors to Calm Down

Senior deputy economy minister says "not everything that MSCI does is beneficial for investors" as Indonesian stocks plunge.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 4:37 pm

Rupiah Buckles Under MSCI Pressure, Sinks Past Rp 18,000

Rupiah fell 0.50% to Rp 18,027 per dollar as MSCI’s proposed downgrade of Indonesia’s market status rattled investor confidence.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 4:32 pm

Indonesian Stocks End at 2026 Low After Losing 11.57% on MSCI Warning

Indonesian stocks lost 11.57% to hit a new 2026 low as MSCI's reclassification warning rattled investor confidence.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 4:04 pm

MSCI Concerns Put Indonesia’s Market Reforms to the Test

MSCI’s concerns over ownership transparency and market enforcement put Indonesia’s stock-market reforms under scrutiny.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 3:52 pm

Luwu Council Urges Rante Balla Road Access to Reopen

Luwu lawmakers urge the reopening of Rante Balla road access as the blockade threatens jobs, businesses and stability.
Special Updates Oct 16, 2026 | 1:58 pm

Indonesia Surprised by MSCI Downgrade Despite Bangkok Talks

Senior minister Airlangga Hartarto admitted that the Indonesian government was taken aback by MSCI’s latest announcement.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 1:37 pm