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Indonesia imports Russian oil in December and January, data shows

The imports, tracked by Kpler and Vortexa, came as the prospect of declining demand from India, one of the main buyers of Russian crude, has depressed prices of the western-sanctioned oil, sales of which are vital in helping fund the war in Ukraine.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Layoffs rise for fourth straight year, ministry data show

The government has logged another annual increase in layoffs, continuing a four-year trend that points toward a growing informal sector.   ...

1 week ago
Markets

India's January palm oil imports hit four-month high as buyers cut soy oil purchases

Higher palm oil imports by India, the world's largest buyer of vegetable oils, could help reduce inventories in top producers Indonesia and Malaysia, supporting benchmark Malaysian palm oil futures, while pressuring US soy oil futures. ...

1 week ago

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US tariff talks concluded, deal awaits signing, says Airlangga

Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto says all negotiation points on a tariff deal with the United States have been agreed between the two sides, and all that is left is signing by the respective presidents, pending scheduling.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Indonesia’s economy: Closing 2025 on a firmer footing

Strong household consumption, fiscal acceleration and transmission from government capital spending to investment may be sufficient to grow economic growth faster in Q4 2025.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Indonesia’s car exports hit record high as domestic sales decline

The Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) recorded exports of 518,000 completely built-up (CBU) vehicles in 2025, marking an “all-time high”.  

1 week ago
Economy

Institutional leadership and equitable financing vital for Indonesia’s energy transition

Despite strong international commitments and ambitious national targets, Indonesia’s energy transition remains a work in progress. The challenge lies not in vision, but in translating ambition into coherent institutional leadership and equitable financing mechanisms as the country gradually shifts away from its fossil fuel–dominated energy mix.

1 week ago
Economy

Trump says India, US strike trade deal

Trump said he was cutting levies on Indian goods to 18 percent. He had previously imposed 25 percent "reciprocal" tariffs on many products, plus an additional 25 percent for New Delhi's purchases of Moscow's oil.

1 week ago
Markets

Equities, metals, oil rebound after Asia-wide rout

Stocks rallied while precious metals and crude rebounded as some stability returned Tuesday following a rout fueled by a perfect storm that sent shivers through across Asian trading floors.

1 week ago
Economy

Prabowo policies, 'stock frying,' weigh down Indonesia in emerging market race

Investors have been avoiding Indonesia and worry Prabowo's spending and cozy governance are slowly undoing hard-won progress made since the Asian Financial Crisis, when the rupiah collapsed and Prabowo's former father-in-law, Soeharto, was forced from office.

1 week ago
Markets premium

Stocks plunge again as doubts persist over reform plan

Indonesian shares plunged again on Monday, showing that a leadership shakeup at stock market institutions and government assurances about planned reforms have not allayed investor concerns.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Indonesia posts $41 billion trade surplus in 2025

Indonesia posted a 68th consecutive monthly trade surplus in December, thanks to rising exports and despite a global shift toward economic and strategic protectionism.

1 week ago
Economy

Indonesia's January inflation highest in almost three years

Indonesia in January reported its quickest pace of inflation in nearly three years, its statistics bureau said on Monday, as it also released surprisingly strong export and import growth in December.

1 week ago
Companies premium

Manufacturing PMI climbs on rising domestic demand

Indonesia's manufacturing sector maintained its growth trajectory at the start of the year with business conditions improving at a firmer pace on the back of stronger domestic demand, according to a monthly survey published by S&P Global.

1 week ago
Economy premium

PPATK uncovers staggering Rp 992t flowing from illegal gold mining

Unlicensed gold mining operations are fueled by a financial network of colossal scale, with suspected funds circulating within the business field estimated at Rp 992 trillion (US$59.09 billion), according to the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK).

1 week ago
Economy

Indonesia imports 1,300 cows from Australia in ambitious dairy plan

The centerpiece of a free meals program covering 83 million children and expectant mothers, the plan calls for imports of a million dairy cows over five years to boost numbers from 220,000 now.

1 week ago
Economy

Asia's factory activity expands on solid global demand

Brightening prospects for global demand have helped factory activity expand across Asia. Taiwan's PMI rose to 51.7 in January from 50.9 in December, while that of Indonesia rose to 52.6 from 51.2.

1 week ago
Markets

Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger dollar

Oil prices tanked Monday on easing US-Iran tensions while precious metals swung wildly following last week's dollar-fueled collapse sparked by Donald Trump's hawkish pick to lead the Federal Reserve.

1 week ago
Tech

IT companies collaborate to support digital transformation in Indonesia

The collaboration is expected to push digital innovation and ensure the safety, scalability and performance of organizations in Indonesia.

1 week ago
Regulations premium

OJK, IDX name new leaders before markets open again

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced replacements for four of its high-ranking officials who stepped down on Friday, while the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) is also set to appoint a new interim director ahead of a meeting with global stock market index compiler Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) scheduled for Monday.

1 week ago
Economy premium

Airlangga announces Rp 13t stimulus for Ramadan, Idul Fitri

The government has announced plans to spend Rp 13 trillion (US$773 million) on stimulus measures aimed at boosting travel and consumption during the upcoming festive period.

2 weeks ago
Economy

US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal

The US government entered what is expected to be a brief shutdown on Saturday after Congress failed to approve a deal to keep a wide swath of operations funded ahead of a midnight deadline.

2 weeks ago
Tech

Musk's Starlink updates privacy policy to allow consumer data to train AI

Starlink collects vast amounts of user data, spanning location information, credit card information, contact information and user IP addresses.

2 weeks ago
Regulations premium

Heads roll at IDX, OJK, as govt vows to fix stock market

It is not immediately clear whether the resignations of five high-ranking officials at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) were voluntary or forced. Senior minister Airlangga Hartarto said President Prabowo Subianto is monitoring the stock exchange following the market meltdown. 

2 weeks ago
Economy premium

Businesses frustrated that rain still brings Jakarta to a halt

Transportation and logistics are among the sectors hit hardest by severe congestion and delays that overwhelm the city every year anew.

2 weeks ago
Regulations premium

Post-flood regulatory crackdown signals 'creeping nationalization'

The abrupt revocation of mining permits and the planned transfer of assets to state firms have raised concerns of "nationalization", undermining legal certainty and threatening to erode Indonesia’s appeal to foreign capital.

2 weeks ago
Regulations premium

What's behind Indonesia's worst stock crash in decades?

The Jakarta Composite Index plummeted around eight percent Wednesday and as much as 10 percent Thursday, its worst performance since 1998 during the Asian financial crisis.

2 weeks ago
Economy premium

Govt targets 141,000 subsidized homes in Meikarta

More details have been announced on the plan to use the Meikarta project for the public housing program, with the government looking to build 141,000 subsidized homes on three plots of land totaling 30 hectares.

2 weeks ago
Companies

PT SMI’s journey in strengthening Indonesia's sustainable development

The need for sustainable infrastructure has gained increasing prominence amid Indonesia’s efforts to accelerate national development in line with the government’s Asta Cita agenda. The challenges of climate change, development disparities and growing demand for a green economy have driven the adoption of new approaches that go beyond physical outputs, ensuring that social and environmental benefits are delivered to communities.

2 weeks ago
Regulations premium

IDX director steps down after stocks plunge amid MSCI warning

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) president director Iman Rachman has announced his resignation following Morgan Stanley Capital International’s (MSCI) transparency warning that triggered a massive sell-off in Indonesian stocks and temporary trading halts earlier this week.

2 weeks ago

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Sat, February 14, 2026

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