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Bank Indonesia Cuts Foreign Currency Purchase Threshold to $10,000
Indonesia is tightening foreign exchange rules by lowering thresholds for undocumented currency purchases and transfers.Business Jun 18, 2026 | 7:09 pm
‘Rp 50,000 Isn’t Enough Anymore’: Indonesian Mother Struggles With Rising Food Costs
A mother’s struggle to shop with Rp 50,000 highlights how rising food prices are straining Indonesian households.News Jun 17, 2026 | 1:43 pm
Higher Mortgage and Auto Loan Rates Expected Within Six Months After BI Hike
The central bank has raised the BI Rate by a cumulative 75 basis points over the past two months as part of efforts to stabilize the rupiah.Business Jun 14, 2026 | 9:25 pm
Weak Rupiah, Higher Airfares Push Up Umrah Travel Costs in Indonesia
A weaker rupiah and higher airline costs are driving up umrah package prices, though demand among Indonesian pilgrims remains resilient.News Jun 7, 2026 | 7:18 pm
Gov't Deploys Rp 8 Trillion in Bond Market as Rupiah Weakens Beyond Rp 18,000 a Dollar
Indonesia injected Rp 8 trillion into the bond market as authorities moved to stabilize the rupiah after it weakened past Rp 18,000.Business Jun 4, 2026 | 2:52 pm
Statistics Chief Defends Strong Q1 Growth Data Amid Skepticism
"We use 2,719 indicators to measure expenditure-side GDP and 841 indicators to measure production-side GDP across Indonesia,” Amalia said.Business May 29, 2026 | 8:05 am
Rising US Treasury Yields Add Pressure on Rupiah, Economist Says
Higher US Treasury yields and rising investor concerns over Indonesia are adding pressure on the rupiah, an expert says.Business May 19, 2026 | 5:10 pm
Parliament Finance Chief Warns Against Relying on Market-Calming Rhetoric amid Rupiah Slide
A top lawmaker urged Bank Indonesia to take concrete steps to stabilize the rupiah as the currency nears record lows.Business May 17, 2026 | 10:42 pm
Activists Criticize Prabowo’s Claim Villagers Are Unaffected by Weak Rupiah
The issue is not whether villagers use dollars or not, but that Indonesia’s economic structure still depends heavily on imports.Business May 17, 2026 | 4:51 pm
Analyst Warns Rupiah Could Weaken Beyond Rp 18,000 per Dollar This Month
A currency analyst warned the rupiah could weaken to Rp 18,000 per dollar amid rising oil prices and global tensions.Business May 15, 2026 | 1:06 pm
Indonesia Allows Airlines to Raise Fuel Surcharge to 50% of Fare Ceiling
Indonesia raised the allowable airline fuel surcharge as soaring aviation fuel prices pressure carriers’ operating costs.Business May 14, 2026 | 10:26 pm
Jakarta Money Changer Sees Surge in Transactions as Rupiah Falls Beyond Rp 17,500
The rupiah’s slide beyond Rp 17,500 per dollar is driving higher foreign-exchange activity across Jakarta.Business May 14, 2026 | 9:51 pm
DBS Cuts Indonesia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 5.1% Amid Slowing Momentum
DBS lowered Indonesia’s 2026 growth forecast, warning that strong early momentum may weaken amid rising external pressures.Business May 14, 2026 | 9:31 pm
Some Japanese Snack Packages Are Turning Black-and-White as Iran War Depletes Ink Supply
How long the change might last remains unclear, according to Calbee, founded in 1949. The Calbee group employs more than 5,000 people.Lifestyle May 13, 2026 | 4:35 pm
Indonesia Still Imports 55% of Steel Demand as Industry Faces Cheap Foreign Supply
Indonesia’s steel industry says cheap imports are squeezing local producers and keeping factory utilization far below healthy levels.Business May 13, 2026 | 10:34 am
Hajj Season and Foreign Debt Payments Add Pressure on Rupiah, Bank Indonesia Says
Bank Indonesia says seasonal dollar demand and Middle East tensions temporarily pushed the rupiah to record lows.Business May 12, 2026 | 11:33 pm
Weakening Rupiah Forces Indonesian Businesses to Delay Expansion Plans
Around 70% of manufacturing raw materials in Indonesia are still imported, while raw materials account for roughly 55% of production costs.Business May 12, 2026 | 6:08 pm
Rupiah Weakness Differs Fundamentally From 1998 Crisis, Economist Says
The weaker rupiah reflects global pressures and investor caution, not the systemic collapse seen in 1998.Business May 12, 2026 | 5:40 pm
Perry Warjiyo Stays Silent as Rupiah Hits Fresh Record Low
Rupiah hits record low as BI governor stays silent; central bank cites global pressures and pledges market intervention.Business May 5, 2026 | 8:46 pm
Indonesia’s Premium Diesel Nears Rp 28,000/Liter After Sharp Price Hike
Indonesia raises premium diesel prices to record highs while keeping subsidized fuels unchanged to balance costs and stability.Business May 4, 2026 | 9:10 pm
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