# economy
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Indonesia Earmarks $28.7 Million to Cover Income Tax
Indonesia has earmarked Rp 494 billion or roughly $28.7 million to cover the Article 21 income tax of workers in strategic sectors.Business 2 hours ago
Indonesia Awaits Minister’s Green Light for E-Commerce Tax Rollout in Q2
Indonesia’s tax authority is ready to implement a 0.5% e-commerce tax, but rollout depends on final approval from Finance Minister.Business 2 hours ago
Rupiah Strengthens Slightly to Rp 17,138 on Cooling US-Iran Tensions
Rupiah closed at Rp 17,138, gaining on easing US-Iran tensions and stronger external debt growth despite oil supply concerns.Business Apr 16, 2026 | 4:26 pm
US Roadshow ‘Not a Game Changer’ Without Policy Credibility, Indef Says
Indonesia’s US roadshow may lift short-term sentiment, but Indef says policy credibility is key for lasting investor confidence.Business Apr 16, 2026 | 1:14 pm
Purbaya Says World Bank May Have Miscalculated Indonesia Growth Outlook
Indonesia receives positive feedback on fiscal strategy as Purbaya addresses World Bank’s growth outlook and highlights strong fundamentals.Business Apr 16, 2026 | 12:13 pm
Rupiah Stays Under Pressure, Slips to Rp 17,143 on Middle East Tensions
Rupiah weakens to Rp 17,143 as Iran blockade fuels oil supply fears, raising inflation risks and reinforcing a higher-for-longer Fed outlookBusiness Apr 15, 2026 | 5:36 pm
Apindo Warns Production Could Stall Next Month on Supply Shortages
Apindo warns of supply disruptions and rising costs as Middle East tensions hit raw materials, raising risks to production stabilityBusiness Apr 15, 2026 | 11:56 am
Rupiah Weakens Past Rp 17,120 Amid Geopolitical Strain, Safe-Haven Dollar Demand
Rupiah fell to Rp 17,127 per US dollar as US-Iran tensions drove safe-haven demand for the dollar.Business Apr 14, 2026 | 7:06 pm
Indonesia’s Workforce Grows Faster Than Jobs, 1.5 Million Left Behind
About 3.5 million people enter the workforce annually, while the economy is only able to absorb roughly 2 million.Business Apr 14, 2026 | 6:14 pm
Indonesia Vows Sub-3% Deficit as Purbaya Courts US Investors in New York
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reassures US investors Indonesia will keep its deficit below 3% of GDP while boosting growth.Business Apr 14, 2026 | 3:26 pm
Shanghai Woos Indonesia’s SMEs With Cash, Scale and Access
Shanghai invites global SMEs, including Indonesia, offering strong financing, AI-driven services, and a supportive business ecosystem.Business Apr 14, 2026 | 2:38 pm
Investors Maintain Trust in Indonesia’s Economic Fundamentals Despite Global Volatility
Govt says ADB outlook and FTSE status reaffirm Indonesia’s resilience amid global tensions and Middle East conflict risks.Special Updates Apr 14, 2026 | 1:21 pm
Rupiah Forecast to Weaken as US-Iran Tensions Fuel Inflation, Delay Fed Cuts
Rupiah seen weakening to Rp 17,150 as US-Iran tensions and rising inflation curb Fed rate cut hopes, pressuring emerging market currencies.Business Apr 13, 2026 | 6:22 pm
Indonesia Q1 Investment Seen at Rp 497 Trillion, Up 7% YoY
Indonesia’s Q1 investment is projected at Rp 497 trillion, up 7% YoY, driven by downstream sectors and strong foreign commitments.Business Apr 13, 2026 | 6:10 pm
Indonesia Seen as Safe Haven as Global Tensions Rise
Minister says Middle East conflict is driving stronger investor interest in Indonesia’s stable economy.Business Apr 13, 2026 | 5:51 pm
Indonesia Stocks Rally Over 6% in a Week, Adding Rp 884 Trillion in Value
Indonesia’s benchmark index rose 6.14% in a week, adding Rp 884 trillion in value as trading activity picked up.Business Apr 11, 2026 | 9:06 am
Rupiah Falls to Rp 17,106 as Hormuz Risks and CPI Jitters Mount
Rupiah closed at Rp 17,106 per dollar as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and US inflation concerns outweighed ceasefire optimism.Business Apr 10, 2026 | 4:32 pm
Govt Sets 13% Ceiling on Economy Airfares
Indonesia caps economy airfare hikes at 9–13% after granting VAT relief and higher fuel surcharge allowance to airlines.Business Apr 10, 2026 | 3:43 pm
‘Just Like BSI’: Danantara to Merge Asset Managers with $157 Million Acquisition
Danantara recently clinched deals to take over the asset management arms of the country's state lenders.Business Apr 10, 2026 | 1:43 pm
ADB Projects 5.2% Growth for Indonesia, Beating Malaysia’s 4.6%
However, both Indonesia and Malaysia are still far behind Vietnam's pace of growth.Business Apr 10, 2026 | 11:00 am
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