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Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa speaks on Dec. 3, 2025, during a panel discussion in the main hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) building in Central Jakarta.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa speaks on Dec. 3, 2025, during a panel discussion in the main hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) building in Central Jakarta. `
Economy premium

Purbaya injects Rp 100 trillion into state banks ahead of Idul Fitri

The placement brings the government’s total liquidity injections into state-owned lenders such as Bank Mandiri, BRI and BNI to around Rp 300 trillion.

3 hours ago
Companies premium

Airlines push for 15% fuel surcharge, fare cap hike as costs soar

The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) stated that airlines in other regions have already adjusted fuel surcharges, with increases ranging from 5 percent to 70 percent.

4 hours ago
Regulations premium

Govt mulls cutting free meal days to ease budget strain

The finance minister says the BGN, which manages the free meals program, has come up with a proposal to save over $2 billion by cutting just one day from the weekly distribution schedule.

5 hours ago

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Economy

Philippines suspends spot sales of electricity due to Middle East conflict

The suspension was ordered under a decree that declared a state of national energy emergency to deal with the fallout from the war, including disruptions to fuel procurement.

5 hours ago
Regulations

Indonesia may relax production quotas of nickel, coal if prices stay high

Previously, Indonesia announced plans to cut output quotas for several minerals this year to help support prices, including reducing the coal production quota from 790 million tons last year to 600 million metric tons.

6 hours ago
Markets

Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take center stage

Fears of an inflationary aftershock from soaring energy prices have pushed traders to price out any chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this year, lifting the dollar.

6 hours ago
Companies

XJTLU equips students to thrive in today’s job market

For international students and graduates finding employment in other countries, it is common to be met with hurdles that are accumulated based on unwritten rules and cultural differences of each country, which may tip the scales toward native workers.

11 hours ago
Economy premium

Production cuts, cost pressures cloud war-driven commodity windfall

On March 12, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the state budget could reap windfall revenue from rising coal and CPO prices.

11 hours ago
tech

Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate "high ​risk" social media accounts for under 16s, according ​to a ministerial regulation issued earlier this month.

1 day ago
tech

OpenAI to introduce ads to all ChatGPT free and Go users in US

OpenAI will begin showing ads to all users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

4 days ago
tech

Meta planning sweeping layoffs as AI costs mount

If Meta settles on the 20 percent figure, the layoffs will be the company's most significant since a restructuring in late 2022 and early 2023 that it dubbed the "year of efficiency."

1 week ago
tech

US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of intentionally trying to hook young internet users.

1 week ago
economy

Philippines suspends spot sales of electricity due to Middle East conflict

The suspension was ordered under a decree that declared a state of national energy emergency to deal with the fallout from the war, including disruptions to fuel procurement.

5 hours ago
economy

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’

The Philippines is also keeping the option of increasing its coal imports from top supplier Indonesia in an effort to reduce electricity rate hikes.

1 day ago
economy

Indigenous knowledge helps save lives in flood-hit Malalo, Sumatra

Evidence shows that Indigenous, community-based mitigation systems are effective in saving lives during disasters. Therefore, legal recognition of Indigenous communities and customary forests is an urgent priority, alongside efforts to strengthen local knowledge systems and ensure their sustainability.

1 day ago
economy

Ramadan 2026: More selective, not slower

Spending during Ramadan this year marked an overall shift in composition as consumers moved away from leisure toward necessities, giving policymakers clues as to how best to realign seasonal measures.

2 days ago
companies

XJTLU equips students to thrive in today’s job market

For international students and graduates finding employment in other countries, it is common to be met with hurdles that are accumulated based on unwritten rules and cultural differences of each country, which may tip the scales toward native workers.

11 hours ago
companies

Philips reaffirms commitment to expand equitable access to quality healthcare in Indonesia

Özlem Fidanci, chief of Philips International Region and member of the Royal Philips Executive Committee, spoke to The Jakarta Post during her visit to Jakarta about Philips’ initiatives and healthcare technology innovations, underscoring the company’s longstanding commitment to expanding equitable access to quality health care in Indonesia.

2 weeks ago
companies

Marriott Bonvoy and Bank Mandiri launch cornerstone collaboration

In a world where travel has become the norm, travelers are continuously searching for an experience that has the ability to enrich their adventures, without dealing with any obstacles or hassles. Therefore, businesses have to evolve and innovate in order to meet the expectations of their consumers.

2 weeks ago
markets

Stocks on edge as Middle East ceasefire talks take center stage

Fears of an inflationary aftershock from soaring energy prices have pushed traders to price out any chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this year, lifting the dollar.

6 hours ago
markets

Tourism, hospitality players to convene to explore sector's potential

The inaugural event, to be held on May 12 at The Langham, Jakarta, is arranged to reflect Indonesia’s unique tourism realities while addressing the evolving demands of travelers, brands and capital. 

1 day ago
markets

Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul spiked by more than three percent at one point, while those in Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, Wellington and Taipei also rallied.

1 day ago
markets

Shares rally, oil rebounds as Trump extends Iran ultimatum

Markets were taken on a rollercoaster ride at the start of the week after Trump added five days to his Saturday ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, citing productive talks with unidentified Iranian officials, which Tehran has denied.

2 days ago
markets

IEA discussing further oil stock releases, chief Birol says

The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

3 days ago
markets

Asia shares skid, yields rise as Gulf war escalates

Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbors if US President Donald Trump followed through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours.

3 days ago

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