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Prabowo Replaces National Nutrition Agency Chief in Surprise Leadership Shake-Up

President Prabowo replaced the leadership of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency in a surprise shake-up of a key flagship program.
News 5 hours ago

Indonesia’s Trade Surplus Falls to Six-Year Low as Oil Imports Surge

A sharp increase in crude oil and fuel imports pushed Indonesia’s April trade surplus to its lowest level in six years.
Business 8 hours ago

Rupiah Slides to Rp 17,839 Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rupiah weakened to Rp 17,839 per US dollar as Middle East tensions and US trade policy uncertainty rattled markets.
Business 8 hours ago

Palm Oil Exports Soar Double-Digits as New Trade System Begins

Palm oil producers are keeping their fingers crossed that the new one-gate trade regime will not scare away foreign buyers.
Business 8 hours ago

Indonesia’s Creative Economy Attracts Rp 61.3 Trillion in Q1 Investment

The creative economy sector attracted Rp 61.3 trillion in Q1 investment, with foreign investors accounting for 71% of the total.
Business 9 hours ago

Government Rolls Out Milk Hub Plan for MBG Program

Indonesia plans small-scale milk hubs linked to MBG kitchens to boost local dairy output, support farmers, and reduce imports.
Business 9 hours ago

Indonesian Authorities Seize Vessel, Barges, and Tank Trucks in Fuel Fraud Probe

Indonesian police seized vessels and fuel trucks linked to an alleged illegal subsidized diesel distribution network.
News 10 hours ago

Jakarta Looks to Danish Model to Tackle Jakarta's Waste Crisis

Jakarta is adopting lessons from Denmark to improve waste management, with mandatory household waste sorting set to expand.
News 11 hours ago

Qatar and Indonesia Want to Be Defense Industry Partners, No Contract Yet

Indonesia says there are plans for a defense industry cooperation with Qatar, but they are not bound to a contract yet.
News 11 hours ago

Manufacturing Recovery Fuels JCI's 1.11% Gain

JCI rose 1.11% on Tuesday as manufacturing activity returned to growth and inflation remained within target.
Business 12 hours ago

Nadiem Maintains Innocence in Chromebook Corruption Trial

Nadiem Makarim says the Chromebook procurement followed all procedures and caused no state losses in his corruption trial.
News 12 hours ago

Indonesia's Foreign Tourist Arrivals Reach Highest Since 2020

Indonesia welcomed 1.25 million foreign tourists in April, lifting Jan-Apr arrivals to the highest level since 2020.
Business 13 hours ago

Hundreds Displaced by Fire in C. Jakarta

A massive fire in Kemayoran damaged more than 300 buildings and affected 679 residents, many of whom rejected relocation to public housing.
News 14 hours ago

Indonesia's May Inflation Hits 0.28% on Food Price Surge

Indonesia's inflation accelerated to 0.28% in May, driven by higher food prices led by chili peppers, cooking oil, and shallots.
Business 14 hours ago

Indonesia’s Surplus Falls to $89.1 Million as Imports Rise

In April 2026, exports hit $25.30 billion, while imports came close at around $25.21 billion.
Business 14 hours ago

Indonesia Factory Activity Stabilizes in May Despite Export Slump

Indonesia's PMI rose to 50.0 in May as domestic demand strengthened, offsetting weak exports and soaring raw material costs.
Business 15 hours ago

GoTo Sinks to Floor Price as FTSE Russell Drops Stock From Global Index

GoTo shares remained stuck at Rp 50 as FTSE Russell removed the stock from a global index, intensifying liquidity concerns.
Business 15 hours ago

Palm Oil Seen Climbing to $1,500 a Ton as B50 and El Nino Tighten Supply

Global palm oil prices could hit $1,500 a ton this year as Indonesia's B50 mandate, higher oil prices, and El Niño tighten supply.
Business 16 hours ago