Consumer prices rose only 0.17 percent in the month of November, driven by prices of gold jewelry and airfare, according to data published by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Monday.

Exports slipped to US$24.24 billion in October, down 2.31 percent year-on-year (yoy), weighed heavily by a steep 33.6 percent plunge in oil and gas shipments.  

The Trade Ministry is still considering its next steps in disputes concerning steel and biodiesel, where World Trade Organization rulings in Indonesia’s favor cannot be enforced because of the European Union appeals.

Inflation is projected to remain within the current target range of 1.5 to 3.5 percent for the next two years, while loan growth is expected to reach 8 to 12 percent in 2026.

According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the archipelago’s food and beverage exports to Australia jumped to US$333.3 million last year, up 44.6 percent from around $230 million in the previous two years.

For many workers, one income stream is not enough to cover rising living costs and ensure financial stability.

Following a year of high-stakes diplomacy and regional recalibration, Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship has provided fresh momentum for economic integration and strategic partnerships – reinforcing the bloc as a center of gravity in the increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region.

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head Dadan Hindayana said on Friday that all kitchens, formally called nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPG), are recommended to diversify their menu while considering the availability of the food in the local markets and to support farmers.  

The government has secured investment commitments from China for 16 projects valued at a total of Rp 36.4 trillion (US$2.2 billion) under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) linked to the “Two Countries, Two Parks” initiative.

Business players say the 80-hectare infrastructure project aimed at Indonesian pilgrims could transform Indonesia’s haj-umrah economy, but only if the government secures a prime location.

Swathes of Indonesian cacao plantations need replanting to boost production, but a shortage of seeds could jeopardize the effort to replace old, unproductive trees.

The consequences of illegal imports for domestic manufacturing are profound, ranging from the disruption of fair competition to workforce layoffs.

The European Union appealed Monday a World Trade Organization ruling faulting it for mistakes in setting tariffs on Indonesia stainless steel products, according to a Geneva-based trade official.

Disappointing data on bank lending raises questions about the effectiveness of the Finance Ministry’s Rp 200 trillion (US$12 billion) liquidity injection conducted in early September to jump-start economic activity, with economists pointing to a lack of credit demand.

Despite not attending the summit, US President Donald Trump's presence loomed large at the event, the first summit of the group of major economies to be held in Africa, after producing a surprise unilateral plan to end the war in Ukraine largely in line with Russia's goals.

Foreign direct investment long accounted for half or slightly more than half of total investment in Indonesia, but the balance flipped this year.

According to the latest budget figures presented by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, the state budget deficit remains well below the full-year ceiling with just two months left in the calendar year, which the minister attributes to fiscal discipline.

Malaysia’s leadership during its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship has elevated the bloc’s global standing and reinforced its centrality through strong diplomacy, coordinated policy moves and high-level engagement, say analysts.

Aid and development financing has been cut by many developed economies in favor of defense spending.

Canberra has been pushing firms to engage in high-growth markets in the region through a policy framework called “Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040”.

To kick off the program, the government will dispatch 500 prospective workers who completed training in December.

The Tourism Ministry, along with the Transportation Ministry, is upbeat about the coming peak travel season over Christmas and New Year's, expecting both visitor numbers and revenue to exceed initial targets to reach a projected 15 million arrivals and $18 billion in forex earnings.

EU Ambassador to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam Denis Chaibi sat down with The Jakarta Post’s M. Taufiqurrahman, Mark Lempp and Deni Ghifari on Friday to discuss what’s next in the process and how it will change the trade landscape.

The fourth quarter, which historically provides a seasonal boost for the economy, offers a window for Indonesia to strengthen its performance and move closer to the full-year government growth target of 5.2 percent.

The International Monetary Fund has praised Indonesia for maintaining economic growth and containing inflation amid mounting pressure from external factors but emphasizes that the country needs the right “policy mix” to secure the future.

The report, published on Tuesday by AidData, a research lab at US university William & Mary, said China's lending and grant giving totalled $2.2 trillion across 200 countries in every region of the world from 2000 to 2023. 

A spokesperson for the government's anti-radiation team has said that aside from two footwear shipments linked to the same contamination source in Banten, no other incidents have been reported in recent weeks.

Japan's economy shrank almost 2 percent in the three months through September, as a drop in exports in the face of US tariffs resulted in the first contraction in six quarters, government data showed on Monday.

Jordan's King Abdullah II has invited state asset fund Danantara to invest up to US$1.3 billion in infrastructure and energy projects in his country. The offer, extended during a two-day visit to Jakarta, opens the door to a major overseas move for the fund.

US President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including such staples as coffee, beef, bananas and orange juice, in the face of growing angst among American consumers about the high cost of groceries.