# economy
Latest news group about economy.Rupiah Hits Rp 17,926 Against US Dollar Amid Oil Surge and Geopolitical Risks
Rupiah fell to Rp 17,926 per US dollar as rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, and strong dollar demand weighed on sentiment.Business 22 minutes ago
Indonesia to Cut Royalty Income Tax for Writers to 1.5%
The tax cuts will be available for authors who publish work with a clear International Standard Book Number (ISBN).Business 50 minutes 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 22 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 23 hours ago
Rupiah Stuck Near Rp 18,000 as Oil Shock, Dollar Rally Bite
Rupiah hovered near Rp 18,000 per dollar as oil prices, a stronger greenback, and fiscal concerns fueled pressure.Business May 29, 2026 | 1:17 pm
China's Rise: What Indonesia Can Learn
China’s experience suggests that the debate between the state and the market is rarely black-and-white.Opinion May 29, 2026 | 9:00 am
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
Rupiah Under Pressure, Seen Approaching Rp 18,000 per Dollar
Rupiah weakened near Rp 17,900 per dollar as rising oil prices and global tensions boosted safe-haven demand.Business May 28, 2026 | 4:34 pm
AMRO Says Indonesia Needs More Targeted Subsidies
AMRO warns Indonesia’s low revenue ratio and broad subsidies could weaken fiscal resilience amid global uncertainty.Business May 28, 2026 | 10:33 am
Finance Minister Purbaya Jokes He Is ‘Stressed’ as Rupiah Nears 17,800 per Dollar
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said Indonesia’s weak rupiah does not reflect the country’s economic fundamentals and ruled out a budget revision.Business May 28, 2026 | 10:08 am
ASEAN+3 Growth Seen Slowing to 4% Amid Middle East Risks: AMRO
AMRO expects ASEAN+3 growth to slow to 4% as Middle East tensions, oil prices, and tariff uncertainty cloud outlook.Business May 27, 2026 | 4:58 pm
Government Spending Surges in Q1 2026 on Fiscal Stimulus and Low Base Effect
The government spending surged in Q1 2026 as faster budget disbursement and fiscal stimulus boosted economic activity.Business May 26, 2026 | 10:33 pm
Danantara Signals More Foreign Recruitment for Export Agency
The nascent export agency DSI will recruit foreign talents after naming Australia's Luke Thomas Mahony as its boss.Business May 26, 2026 | 4:44 pm
Indonesia Delays EV Incentive Rollout
Indonesia delayed its EV incentive rollout to July 2026 as the government finalizes subsidy calculations and tax schemes.Business May 26, 2026 | 4:24 pm
Indonesia Establishes New State Holding to Oversee Industrial Estates
Indonesia has formed a new state-owned holding company to streamline industrial estate management and attract investors.Business May 25, 2026 | 11:42 pm
Danantara Sets Up $100 Million Philanthropic Arm
Danantara Indonesia Trust will bankroll causes in health, sanitation, and education.Business May 25, 2026 | 11:22 pm
BI Raises Rates to Defend Rupiah, Attract Foreign Capital
BI says its rate hike aims to stabilize the rupiah and lure foreign capital amid global market pressures and rising dollar demand.Business May 25, 2026 | 6:37 pm
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