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.

The energy ministry has confirmed it is still pushing to launch B50 biodiesel next year, though a January rollout is unlikely primarily due to the time required to test the new blend on the road.

Former Agrinas Pangan CEO slammed the government, particularly Danantara, for failing to make substantial interventions to maintain food supply and security, pointing to insufficient funding support for Agrinas during his tenure.

The White House reiterated its position that there are "large and persistent annual US goods trade deficits" and they "constitute an extraordinary threat to the national security and economy." 

Music royalties drew public attention after noodle franchise Mie Gacoan was sued for failing to pay royalties between 2022 and 2025.

Global coal demand reached an all-time high of 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024 and is projected to plateau through 2027.

The government has tasked Danantara with financing a range of projects, from overhauling underperforming fish farms along Java’s northern coast to reviving long-stalled waste-to-energy (WtE) projects.

Excluding the March data, when consumption typically spikes during Idul Fitri, boosting retail sales, annual retail sales index growth has remained weak since October of last year.