Amid rumors that he might be restored to his former post as finance minister, Chatib has pointed to investor confidence in the government's fiscal management as the key issue at present.

One year into a government internship program placing fresh graduates in subsidized roles across the country, many of its participants are struggling to secure permanent jobs, citing intense competition in a tightening market.

Indonesia’s plywood industry, which accounts for a significant share of exports, has further growth potential but also faces numerous challenges. Enhancing the competitiveness of domestic producers requires integrated strategic measures.

Government estimates the final tariff burden on Indonesian goods exported to the US could reach about 18 percent, including a 10 percent tariff tied to forced-labor concerns.

A battering from the global energy shock and a number of unorthodox decisions - from centralizing commodity exports under a sprawling sovereign fund that reports directly to Prabowo, to new jobs and growth mandates for the central bank - have rocked investor confidence.

The limited supply of subsidized gas priced at US$7 per MMBTU has forced many manufacturers to source additional gas at prices ranging from $11.5 to $15 per MMBTU.

The finance minister has hailed "real improvement" across the board in tax collection, which the government said was the result of stronger economic activity and improved implementation of the Coretax platform.

The OJK expressed optimism on Friday that "strong banking capital resilience" would help serve as a buffer against the impacts of a weakening rupiah, after unveiling the industry's loan growth figures in April.

Developers are marketing investment yields of as much as 17 percent, betting that strong tourism demand, remote work and an influx of wealthy foreigners could sustain returns despite a broader slowdown in the country’s overall property market.

The newly appointed National Nutrition Agency (BGN) head has pledged sweeping efficiency measures and a moratorium on new kitchens, signaling a major reset of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meal program following a corruption scandal.

The organization urged Indonesia to improve the efficiency of public spending by better targeting energy subsidies toward vulnerable households rather than relying on broad-based price controls.

Indonesia’s government bond markets have remained resilient, supported by policy credibility and a stable domestic investor base amid global volatility, a deputy finance minister said.

Jakarta has strengthened its safeguards against forced-labor imports through Trade Minister Regulation No. 9/2026, issued earlier this year, which seeks to ensure imported goods are not produced using forced labor.

The EU on Wednesday eased its spending rules to help member states confront the energy shock sparked by the Middle East war, as back-to-back crises leave countries in a fiscal squeeze.

Building homes for low-income families is becoming financially untenable, developers are warning, arguing that profit margins have been eroded by surging construction costs and a weakening rupiah.

Data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Tuesday showed international tourist arrivals reached 1.25 million visits in April, up 7.22 percent year-on-year (yoy) and 14.75 percent from the previous month. 

During the transition period, exporting companies are only required to complete an approval checklist in the CEISA 4.0 dialog box as a form of reporting to DSI.

Indonesia only narrowly avoided a trade deficit in April as the cost of imported oil and gas products skyrocketed in April.

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the consumer price index (CPI) surged by 3.08 percent year-on-year (yoy) in May, though it remained below Bank Indonesia’s (BI) inflation target of 1.5 to 3.5 percent.   

To increase understanding of how loyalty programs drive customer retention, the APEC Loyalty Trends Report 2026 by Marriott Bonvoy writes a new playbook for travelers in Indonesia and the surrounding region.

National data on sales of sacrificial animals for Idul Adha show that while the kurban market might appear healthy, changes in consumer behavior over the past few years indicate growing caution in spending.

Even before the shock from the Iran war, regional electricity consumption surged by 24 percent between 2021 and 2025, but 70 to 80 percent of that new demand was met by coal and gas.

According to the Sidoarjo Mudflow Control Center (PPLS), the agency received Rp 287.7 billion in state budget funding in 2025 to manage the disaster. 

Harbour Energy has completed the US$215 million divestment of its participating interests in the Natuna Sea Block A and in the Tuna Block to Prime Group.  

French President Emmanuel Macron described Indonesia as one of France’s key strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific, adding that both countries could help build broader international cooperation without becoming overly dependent on any single economic power.

Britain will create additional work experience and training placements for young people, the government said on Friday, a day after a review warned the country risked a "lost generation" locked out of work.

Future projects may gradually flow to markets perceived as lower-risk in power uncertainty, such as Malaysia or Thailand, unless reliability improvements are quickly made, experts noted.

The Bandung administration hopes the airport can recover passenger traffic levels seen before the pandemic and before the transfer of most flights to Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka, which is located in the eastern part of West Java.

Hong ​Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking center for cross-border wealth, ‌a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the European safe-haven, Boston Consulting Group said on Wednesday.

The government is allocating funds for transportation discounts during the school vacation period and the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) season, in a bid to stimulate domestic mobility and consumption.