# economy

Government Launches $1.5 Billion Economic Stimulus Package for 2nd Half of 2026

Indonesia will spend $1.5 billion on transport incentives, food aid, and workforce programs to support growth through 2026.
Business Jun 22, 2026 | 8:27 pm

Indonesia Unveils $28 Million Subsidy Program for Tofu and Tempeh Producers

Indonesia will subsidize soybean purchases for tofu and tempeh producers to help keep staple foods affordable.
Business Jun 22, 2026 | 8:04 pm

Rosan: Himbara's Rp 1.1 Quadrillion Valuation Fuels Growth

Himbara's Rp 1.1 quadrillion market value highlights its growing role in financing MSMEs and driving Indonesia's economy.
Business Jun 22, 2026 | 7:58 pm

Indonesia Sets Zero Import Duty for LPG, Plastic Input

Indonesia sets zero import duties for plastic inputs and LPG used by the petrochemical industry.
Business Jun 22, 2026 | 7:26 pm

4,000 Workers at Nike Supplier in Indonesia Sent Home as New Orders Dry Up

Feng Tay Indonesia Enterprises is part of Taiwan-based Feng Tay Group and has operated in Indonesia since 1992.
Business Jun 22, 2026 | 12:05 am

Rupiah Slips to Rp 17,801 as Fed Signals, MSCI Concerns Weigh

Rupiah weakened to Rp 17,801 per US dollar as hawkish Fed signals and MSCI concerns weighed on sentiment.
Business Jun 19, 2026 | 4:25 pm

Indonesia Seeks Fast-Track Panda Bond Approval from China

Indonesia secured China's support for a planned Panda Bond issuance to diversify funding and expand its investor base.
Business Jun 19, 2026 | 1:58 pm

Subsidized Mortgage Interest Stays 5% Despite BI Rate Hike

Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate or BI rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% on Thursday.
Business Jun 19, 2026 | 1:24 pm

Indonesia Leverages $626 Billion Market to Expand Global Halal Role

Indonesia aims to strengthen its halal industry as Muslim consumer spending reaches Rp 11.18 quadrillion.
Business Jun 19, 2026 | 11:08 am

Stronger Dollar Pushes Rupiah Back Into Rp 17,800 Territory

Rupiah fell to Rp 17,848 per dollar as the greenback hit a one-year high on expectations of further Fed tightening.
Business Jun 19, 2026 | 10:48 am

Foreign Inflows, Danantara Demand Challenge ‘Sell Indonesia’ Narrative

Indonesia markets rebound as JCI recovers, foreign inflows return, and optimism grows that “Sell Indonesia” sentiment is fading.
Business Jun 19, 2026 | 8:00 am

Beijing Backs Indonesia’s Yuan-Denominated Bond Issuance: Purbaya

Indonesia secured China’s support for its planned Panda Bond issuance, aimed at diversifying funding sources in yuan.
Business Jun 18, 2026 | 10:59 pm

Rupiah Weakens Furher against US Dollar Despite Latest BI Rate Hike

Rupiah weakened to Rp 17,794 per US dollar despite BI's rate hike as investors awaited MSCI's review outcome.
Business Jun 18, 2026 | 4:33 pm

Indonesia Allocates Rp 1.4 Trillion for Transport Stimulus in H2

Indonesia is offering transport discounts and airfare tax breaks to boost travel, tourism, and spending in second half of 2026.
Business Jun 18, 2026 | 10:37 am

Rupiah Slides to Rp 17,858 as Fed Rate Outlook Lifts Dollar

Rupiah fell 0.54% to Rp 17,858 per US dollar as investors favored the greenback after the Fed held rates steady.
Business Jun 18, 2026 | 9:39 am

Rupiah Dips on Fed Jitters, BI Hold Seen This Week

Rupiah weakened to Rp 17,748 per US dollar as investors awaited the Fed's rate decision and signals on future cuts.
Business Jun 17, 2026 | 3:29 pm

AI to Watch Over Indonesia’s Social Aid to Save $15 Billion

The estimated savings from the AI-backed social aid rollout are still subject to change, depending on the quality of the data.
Business Jun 17, 2026 | 1:33 pm