President Prabowo Subianto has increased the allocation for his flagship free meals program by nearly threefold from this year’s budget, reaching Rp 335 trillion in 2026.

The country’s most-watched stock market index closed the day down 0.41 percent after briefly hitting an intraday all-time high of 8.017 points.

Milestone marks a major leap in retail cash automation and operational efficiency across Indonesia.

Industrial output grew 5.7 percent year-on-year in July, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed on Friday, the lowest reading since November 2024, and compared with a 6.8 percent rise in June

President Prabowo Subianto has announced a determined crackdown on illegal mines, regardless of who runs or owns them, be they Indonesian Military (TNI) generals or politicians of his own Gerindra Party.

In Indonesia, the conversation about sustainability carries real weight—especially when it concerns the country’s vast rainforests, often called the “Emerald of the Equator.”

Japan eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite painful United States tariffs, official data showed Friday, in welcome news to embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Deputy Housing Minister Fahri Hamzah has said the government’s flagship 3 million homes program is unlikely to see substantial implementation this year due to bureaucratic timelines and budget constraints.

Stocks in Asia made an uneven recovery as higher-than-expected producer price inflation dampened expectations of a jumbo rate cut at the Federal Reserve's September meeting, while US bonds and equity futures stabilized.

Multiple consumer protection organizations warn that Bank Indonesia’s (BI) planned Payment ID infringes on personal privacy, while the central bank defends the platform, arguing that a user’s digital identity will only be used on the basis of consent.

The American company aims to provide machine vision automation equipment and solutions to food and beverage, automotive, electronics, logistics and pharmaceuticals manufacturers.

A former SKK Migas has suggested that establishing the dual-function entity dubbed BUK Migas will enhance, not replace, the role of the oil and gas regulatory body and help grow Danantara, though lawmakers have said the new entity is intended as a replacement.

A pilot project for the AI-based GovTech system will be launched in Banyuwangi, East Java, in September.

The domestic ceramic industry is struggling with a 130 percent surge in Indian imports amid high energy costs and weak demand, prompting calls for urgent government action from the industry.

The US dollar languished at multiweek lows versus major peers on Thursday as traders ramped up bets for the Federal Reserve to resume reducing interest rates next month.

Despite having a similar tariff to other Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia has an edge of its vast consumer market potential.

Born out of Bali’s growing trash problem, Bali Waste Cycle (BWC) seeks to expand its business, balancing profit, purpose and sustainability.

Some experts suggested developing NMC upstream and midstream capabilities while fostering LFP-related investment in module and pack assembly.

The government plans to make the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) the main option for people to buy medication by selling some at lower prices than those offered by modern retailers.

The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) stated that adding more international airports would have little effect on inbound traffic.

The forestry minister has dismissed a rumor that over 600 luxury villas would be developed on the island in Komodo National Park, saying that such a project would fly in the face of conservation while adding that a plan to restrict visitor numbers was in the works.

ThorCon aims to start construction in 2027, complete it in 2029, commence operations and fueling in 2030, reach full capacity in 2031, and secure an operating license in 2032.

Perplexity AI made a US$34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer for Alphabet's Chrome browser on Tuesday, a bid far above its own valuation as the start-up reaches for the browser's billions of users pivotal to the AI search race.

The nickel downstreaming program has faced issues due to the lack of a comprehensive long-term plan, including a shortage of nickel ore resulting from overinvestment over the past five years.

Analysts suggested that Indonesia scale up production to attract more manufacturers seeking new destinations, which could spur corporate investment and growth in the country.  

The AI race has seen neighboring Malaysia secure billions of dollars from global tech firms seeking to build critical infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud and AI services.

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), an arm of Norway's central bank, which held stakes in 61 Israeli companies as of June 30, in recent days divested stakes in 11 firms.