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Prabowo Urges SOE Land to Support 3 Million Homes Program
Indonesia plans to use land owned by state enterprises to accelerate its 3 million homes program and expand affordable housing.News Mar 16, 2026 | 10:03 pm
Indonesia Keeps $19.8 Billion Meal Program Untouched in Budget Austerity
Indonesia wants to cut wasteful spending related to the free meal rollout as Jakarta prepares to offset the impact of the Iran war.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 10:00 pm
Danantara Aims to Complete Whoosh Debt Restructuring by Mid-2026
Danantara targets mid-2026 to restructure debt tied to the Whoosh rail project, aiming to protect the finances of state railway KAI.News Mar 16, 2026 | 8:49 pm
Finance Minister Dismisses Recession Fears as Consumption Remains Strong
Indonesia rejects recession fears as officials point to strong growth, rising consumer spending and improving economic indicators.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 8:34 pm
Indonesia Prepares Contingency Plan if High Oil Prices Persist
Indonesia may cut spending and revise its deficit cap if oil prices remain high for long, though current fiscal pressures remain manageable.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 6:01 pm
Indonesia Says It's Still in Safe Zone, No Need to Lift 3% Deficit Cap
Indonesia once lifted the 3% deficit cap when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 5:10 pm
Prabowo: Indonesia Must Not Spend Beyond Its Means
President says deficit rule remains key fiscal discipline tool as budget gap reaches Rp 135.7 trillion by February.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 4:55 pm
Oil Shock Pushes Rupiah to Brink of Rp 17,000 as Middle East War Escalates
The rupiah hovered near Rp 17,000 as oil jumped toward $100 after tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rattled markets.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 4:42 pm
Government Borrowing Lifts Indonesia External Debt to $434.7 B, Bank Indonesia Reports
Indonesia’s external debt reached $434.7B in Jan. as government borrowing increased while private-sector external debt continued to decline.Business Mar 16, 2026 | 1:42 pm
Nearly Half of Economists Say Indonesia’s Economy Is Deteriorating: UI Survey
A survey shows most economists see Indonesia’s economy stagnating or worsening as inflation, weak jobs, and policy concerns weigh on growth.Business Mar 15, 2026 | 11:02 pm
Three Oil Scenarios Show Indonesia Deficit Breaching 3% Limit
Airlangga says all oil price scenarios threaten to push Indonesia’s budget deficit above the 3% legal cap, testing fiscal discipline.Business Mar 14, 2026 | 1:55 pm
Prabowo Calls Critics of Indonesia’s Economy ‘Unpatriotic’
Prabowo rebukes economists predicting gloom for Indonesia, accusing them of spreading fear and being paid to undermine the government.Business Mar 13, 2026 | 11:48 pm
Minister Warns Boycotts of US, Israel-Linked Products Hurt Local Workers
Religious affairs minister warns boycotts of US and Israel-linked products risk costing local jobs and will not resolve Middle East conflictBusiness Mar 13, 2026 | 10:29 pm
Indonesia Sees Fertilizer Export Opportunity Amid Hormuz Tension
Indonesia is seeing rising global demand for urea fertilizer as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supplies from major Middle EastBusiness Mar 13, 2026 | 9:07 pm
Rupiah Nears Rp 17,000 as Oil Shock and Iran Tensions Lift Dollar
Rupiah weakens to Rp 16,960 as oil prices surge after the Strait of Hormuz closure, while markets reassess Fed rate cut prospects.Business Mar 13, 2026 | 4:28 pm
Regional Transfers Reach Rp147.7T by February, Economists Warn of Year-End Spending Rush
Indonesia has disbursed Rp147.7T in regional transfers by February, but economists warn slow spending may push budget use to year-end.Business Mar 13, 2026 | 11:39 am
Ramadan Exodus to Generate Rp 190T in Seasonal Economic Activity
The seasonal migration, known locally as mudik, has become a key driver of short-term economic activity.Business Mar 13, 2026 | 8:10 am
Indonesia to Phase Out Diesel Power Plants as Solar Projects Begin
Indonesia plans to phase out diesel power plants as solar and geothermal projects expand to boost clean energy and electrify remote areas.Business Mar 12, 2026 | 11:03 pm
Special Economic Zones Attract 77% More Investment Than Other Regions
Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones attract up to 77% more investment and create more jobs than regions without SEZ status, a study shows.Business Mar 12, 2026 | 9:54 pm
Southeast Asia’s Largest Textile Market Sees 70,000 Daily Visitors Before Eid
Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta is seeing up to 70,000 visitors a day as shoppers flock to buy clothing ahead of the 2026 Eid holiday.Business Mar 12, 2026 | 3:33 pm
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