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Jakarta Leads Indonesia's Investment Rankings With $9.7 Billion in First Half
For comparison, West Java ranked second nationally in the first half after attracting Rp 138.1 trillion ($7.7 billion) in investment.Business Jul 17, 2026 | 1:18 pm
BI Backs International Financial Center to Tackle Services Deficit
BI backs the planned financial center, saying it will boost capital inflows and help ease pressure on the balance of payments.Business Jul 16, 2026 | 12:21 pm
Government to Take Charge of $7.3 Billion Whoosh Debt Restructuring
Indonesia will transfer management of the $7.3 billion Whoosh rail debt from Danantara to the Finance Ministry.Business Jul 16, 2026 | 12:01 pm
Purbaya Dismisses Debt Concerns as Indonesia's External Borrowing Reaches $444.4 B
Indonesia's external debt rose to $444.4 billion in May, but Finance Minister Purbaya says the country's fiscal position remains sound.Business Jul 16, 2026 | 10:39 am
Indonesia's External Debt Rises to $444.4 Billion in May
Government external debt totaled $217.3 billion in May, up 3.7% from a year earlier and broadly in line with April's growth rate.Business Jul 15, 2026 | 12:07 pm
No Tax Hikes as Indonesia Faces Revenue Shortfall: Purbaya
Purbaya says Indonesia will boost tax revenue by expanding the tax base through digitalization instead of raising tax rates.Business Jul 14, 2026 | 3:34 pm
Indonesia's First-Half Subsidy Spending Jumps 44% to $12.9 Billion
The additional spending is expected to widen Indonesia's 2026 budget deficit to Rp 734.3 trillion, equivalent to 2.85% of GDP.Business Jul 8, 2026 | 7:28 am
Tax Collections Rise Nearly 25%, But Annual Goal May Fall Short
Tax revenue rose 24.6% in the first half, but the government expects to miss its full-year target.Business Jul 7, 2026 | 11:39 pm
Financial Stability Holds Despite Economic Slowdown, OJK Says
OJK says the financial system remains sound even as inflation rises, manufacturing contracts and the trade balance weakens.Business Jul 7, 2026 | 4:44 pm
First-Half Tax Collections Reach 45% of 2026 Target
Indonesia collected about 45% of its 2026 tax revenue target by mid-year, with receipts still growing more than 23% annually.Business Jul 1, 2026 | 10:43 pm
IDX Demutualization Seen as Path to World-Class Bourse
A senior lawmaker called IDX demutualization the culmination of Indonesia's capital market reforms and a step toward a world-class exchange.Business Jun 30, 2026 | 8:58 pm
Bank Jakarta Sticks to First-Half 2027 IPO Plan
Bank Jakarta remains on track for a first-half 2027 IPO as it strengthens its business fundamentals and digital capabilities.Business Jun 30, 2026 | 8:55 pm
Indonesia Draws $9 Billion in Foreign Portfolio Inflows Through June
Foreign investors have poured $9 billion into Indonesian securities this year as higher interest rates boosted market confidence.Business Jun 29, 2026 | 8:15 pm
Government to Require Marketplaces to Collect VAT on Online Sales
Indonesia will require online marketplaces to collect VAT on merchants' sales, aiming to improve compliance and ensure fair competition.Business Jun 29, 2026 | 5:18 pm
Chinese-Owned Steel Mill Generated $557 Million in Sales but Paid Less Than $1.1 Million in Taxes: Purbaya
The government is investigating a Chinese-owned steel mill after authorities found a large gap between its reported sales and tax payments.Business Jun 25, 2026 | 9:32 pm
OJK Requires Financial Influencers to Obtain Licenses Under New Rules
The financial regulator will require financial influencers to obtain licenses or certifications before recommending certain products.Business Jun 24, 2026 | 1:41 pm
Indonesia Welcomes MSCI Decision to Retain Emerging Market Status
OJK says MSCI’s decision to retain the country’s Emerging Market status validates ongoing capital market reforms.Business Jun 24, 2026 | 1:21 pm
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Greenspan’s tenure as Fed chairman – from August 1987 through January 2006 — was just five months shy of the longest Fed chairman’s tenure.News Jun 22, 2026 | 6:55 pm
Indonesia Says Aggressive Rate Hikes Are Helping Stabilize Rupiah
Indonesia says recent rate hikes are helping stabilize the rupiah, though economists warn monetary policy alone is not enough.Business Jun 21, 2026 | 9:53 pm
Bank Indonesia Cuts Foreign Currency Purchase Threshold to $10,000
Indonesia is tightening foreign exchange rules by lowering thresholds for undocumented currency purchases and transfers.Business Jun 18, 2026 | 7:09 pm
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