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Doubts emerge over plan to turn PNM into MSME lender

Experts warned that turning PNM into a special mission vehicle (SMV) under the Finance Ministry risks duplicating existing institutions without tackling core issues like risk assessment, access and borrower repayment capacity.

12 hours ago
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OJK to exclude small loans from credit score database to ease homebuying

The OJK emphasized that the information displayed in the SLIK system does not automatically determine whether a loan or financing application will be approved or rejected, noting that it only serves as a consideration in the credit analysis process.   ...

18 hours ago
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No more motorcycles for free meals program, says Purbaya

Purbaya says no new procurement will proceed, despite earlier approvals that saw more than 21,000 units already purchased. ...

2 days ago

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Govt expands microloans to boost housing, sugarcane farming

The government has allocated Rp 13 trillion (US$803.11 million) for renovation loans and Rp 117 trillion for housing development under the scheme.

9 months ago
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China says US lifted some export curbs

"Currently, both teams are working quickly to implement the results outlined in the London framework", China's commerce ministry said in a statement, referring to the June meetings.

9 months ago
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Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill

The bill is expected to pile an extra $3.4 trillion over a decade onto US' fast-growing deficits.

9 months ago
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Govt to restore yearly approvals process amid coal price slump

The energy minister has announced the move to undo last year’s implementation of the three-year approval process via the e-RKAB platform, which had led to overproduction and weaker oversight as well as reduced tax collection.

9 months ago
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US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China uncertainty

The Southeast Asian nation has the third-biggest trade surplus with the United States of any country after China and Mexico, and was targeted with one of the highest rates in the US president's "Liberation Day" tariff blitz on April 2.

9 months ago
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RI to sign $34b pact with US partners ahead of tariff deadline, minister says

Jakarta is facing a 32 percent tariff in US markets and has previously offered to increase US imports to facilitate trade talks between the two sides.

9 months ago
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Electric two-wheeler incentives back in August, govt says

EV bikes sales in the first half of 2025 have plummeted, falling by 30 to 40 percent compared with the same period last year.

9 months ago
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Indonesia free meal plan stunted by delays, protests, poisonings

Large-scale aid programs in Indonesia have a history of allegations of graft at both the regional and national levels.

9 months ago
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Trump says he will put 20 percent tariff on Vietnam's exports

The figure is lower than the April announcement that US importers of Vietnamese goods would have had to pay a 46 percent tariff.

9 months ago
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Whoosh losses raise doubts over Surabaya extension

The state-owned enterprises (SOEs) consortium involved in the operation of the Whoosh, PT Pilar Sinergi BUMN Indonesia (PSBI), recorded Rp 4.19 trillion in losses last year.

9 months ago
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Govt targets 15,000 barrels per day from community oil wells

The energy ministry has identified around 7,000 potentially productive community wells in Aceh, Jambi, South Sumatra, Central Java and East Java.

9 months ago
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Danantara to receive $10b funding from foreign banks, CEO claims

Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani noted that the agency had already secured $7 billion in international investment commitments from Qatar, Russia, China and Australia.  

9 months ago
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US Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax-and spending bill, setting up House battle

The vote in the House, where Republicans hold a 220-212 majority, is likely to be close.

9 months ago
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RI pushes EV battery, critical mineral projects to woo US in tariff talks

State asset fund Danantara will also be involved in the mineral project being offered.

9 months ago
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JETP head flags bottlenecks in green energy procurement

For the transition to succeed, JETP emphasized that PLN must not only accelerate renewable procurement but also prioritize inclusive access and ensure project viability across all regions.

9 months ago
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China to keep anti-dumping steel duties on Indonesia, EU and South Korea

The duties on stainless steel billets and hot-rolled plates, first levied by Beijing in 2019, range from 20.2 percent for Indonesian imports to 43 percent for those from the EU.

9 months ago
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Canada rescinds tax on US tech firms in hopes of Trump trade deal

The digital services tax, enacted last year, would have seen US service providers such as Alphabet and Amazon on the hook for a multi-billion-dollar payment in Canada by Monday, analysts have said. 

9 months ago
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Indonesia to relax import rules as US tariff deadline nears

Five commodities prioritized for deregulation include forestry products, subsidized fertilizers, raw materials for plastic, other fuel types and food trays used in President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meals program.

9 months ago
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Govt drops foreign loan plan for Prabowo’s 3 million homes push

Public Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar “Ara” Sirait stated that funding is now expected to come from the state asset fund Danantara, which plans to allocate Rp 130 trillion (US$8 billion) for the housing sector.

9 months ago
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Govt cuts corners on cooperatives program despite pending bill

Experts have criticized the move as a regulatory shortcut that risks legal inconsistencies, undermines the democratic principles of cooperatives and exposes them to poor governance and potential financial pitfalls.

9 months ago
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Govt to renovate 2 million houses by end of 2025

With Rp 21.8 million in repair subsidies earmarked for each house, the country must pour Rp 43.6 trillion from the state budget to turn the plan into reality.

9 months ago
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Mixed signals on tiny homes could undermine housing program

The housing ministry's internal tug-of-war over the "mini" homes plan could cause confusion among investors and eventually derail the President's flagship program, experts warn.

9 months ago
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Government prepares regulations on uranium, thorium processing

Indonesia is moving apace with its nuclear ambitions, drafting a new regulation on the domestic processing of uranium and thorium for nuclear energy.

9 months ago
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Danantara takes over capital injection role for SOEs

Before Danantara’s formation, any SOE seeking additional capital had to submit a PMN proposal for approval by the House and the Finance Ministry, a process that was anything but swift.

9 months ago
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EU plans to scrap anti-greenwashing rules after pushback

The European Commission said Friday it intends to scrap new rules against greenwashing after they hit a roadblock in the final stretch from conservative lawmakers calling them too onerous for businesses.

9 months ago
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Tax revenue down 10% yoy in May amid payment shifts, policy changes

Mirroring a fall in tax collection, state revenue also declined to Rp 995.3 trillion (US$61 billion) in May, down by 11 percent from Rp 1.1 quadrillion in the same period last year.

9 months ago
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PLN might sit out solar power export projects to Singapore

PLN is unlikely to be directly involved in the initial phase of planned solar power exports from Indonesia to Singapore. An energy expert said the state-owned power provider should prioritize meeting its commitments under the electricity procurement business plan (RUPTL), given its limited capital and extensive domestic responsibilities.

9 months ago
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Netherlands expresses interest to help build $80b giant sea wall project

Dutch state-run financial institution Invest International and the Public Works Ministry signed a letter of intent (LoI) during the Dutch Economic Mission to Indonesia forum on Monday

9 months ago
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RI nickel lacks sufficient environmental oversight

Experts say more needs to be done to properly fix nickel industry governance in the country, including stricter supervision and recalibration of its downstreaming push.

9 months ago
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I-EU CEPA talks end, but deal won’t take effect before 2027

Once fully implemented, the trade agreement is expected to increase Indonesia’s exports to the EU by as much as 50 percent over three years.

9 months ago
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