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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
Iran's Internet Shutdown Is Crushing Businesses
Iran's 90 million people have been cut off from the internet for most of 2026, one of the world's longest and strictest national shutdowns.News May 1, 2026 | 2:16 pm
Indonesia Less Dependent on Mid-East Oil Than Other Asian Nations: Minister
Indonesia’s limited reliance on Hormuz oil routes helps shield the economy from global energy shocks, Airlangga says.Business Apr 27, 2026 | 3:44 pm
Rising LPG Prices Push Small Businesses in West Java Back to Firewood
Rising LPG prices are forcing small businesses in West Java to switch to firewood, while Jakarta tightens gas oversight.Business Apr 24, 2026 | 2:20 pm
Analyst Warns 60% of Indonesia’s Fuel Supply Still Depends on Imports
Singapore is Indonesia's largest source of gasoline imports, supplying 63% of the total volume.Business Apr 19, 2026 | 2:56 pm
Rupiah Slides Into ‘New Depreciation Equilibrium’ as External Pressures Mount
The rupiah’s weakness reflects more than short-term geopolitical pressures. Instead, it points to underlying domestic conditions.Business Apr 10, 2026 | 8:00 am
Indonesian Finance Minister Calls World Bank Projection a ‘Major Mistake’
Indonesia criticizes World Bank’s 4.7% growth forecast, saying it underestimates economic strength and risks negative sentiment.Business Apr 9, 2026 | 10:41 pm
BI Deploys Monetary Tools as Rupiah Falls to All-Time Low
Bank Indonesia pledges intervention after the rupiah hits a record low of 17,105 per dollar, citing global uncertainty.Business Apr 7, 2026 | 10:53 pm
Indonesia Rules Out Subsidized Fuel Price Hike as Oil Nears $120 per Barrel
Indonesia will keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged through 2026 despite oil nearing $120 per barrel, citing fiscal resilience.Business Apr 6, 2026 | 4:12 pm
IDX Loses $12.4 Billion in Value Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Price Surge
IDX market cap falls Rp 211t this week as geopolitical tensions and oil prices rise, with continued foreign outflows.Business Apr 3, 2026 | 10:42 pm
Indonesian Carriers Seek Higher Ticket Caps Amid 72% Fuel Price Jump
Indonesian airlines seek fare hikes after jet fuel prices surge over 70%, raising pressure on operating costs and sustainability.Business Apr 2, 2026 | 6:50 pm
Indonesia Cuts Fuel Use, Travel, Introduces Weekly WFH to Save $14B
Indonesia unveils austerity plan including fuel limits, travel cuts, and weekly WFH to save Rp 243 trillion amid rising oil prices.Business Mar 31, 2026 | 8:28 pm
Indonesia to Launch Biodiesel Mandate with 50% Blend from July 1
Within the first six months of implementation, the policy is expected to generate savings of up to Rp 48 trillion ($2.8 billion)Business Mar 31, 2026 | 7:55 pm
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