Can't find what you're looking for?
View all search resultsCan't find what you're looking for?
View all search resultsIndonesia's current account balance returned to a surplus in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, but the improvement was overshadowed by one of the sharpest capital outflows in recent years. Bank Indonesia (BI) reported that the current account swung into a surplus of US$4 billion, or 1.1 percent of GDP, the first surplus in 10 months. However, this gain was more than offset by a steep financial account deficit of US$8.1 billion. As a result, Indonesia posted an overall balance of payments deficit of US$6.4 billion in Q3.
The latest financial report shows that the Indonesian tech giant achieved year-on-year (yoy) net revenue growth of 32 percent in the nine months through September, although its net revenue in this year’s third quarter was down 21 percent from the same period last year.
Major Indonesian banks expect 2023 to be a challenging year given the global risks of inflation, recession and foreign exchange volatility, yet they look to continued expansion, emboldened by strong third-quarter reports and a resilient domestic economy.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) jumped 63.6 percent annually to Rp 168.9 trillion (US$10.81 billion) in this year’s third quarter, hitting a multi-decade high, but a global economic slowdown casts a dark shadow over next year’s outlook, the government has cautioned.
Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.