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U.S. tariff cut seen as investment opportunity for Indonesia: Trade Minister
Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, has positively responded to the recent reduction in U.S. import tariffs for Indonesian goods, saying the move presents a major investment opportunity as factories in neighboring countries with higher tariffs may consider relocating their production to Indonesia.
Danantara asked to prioritize real sector, strategic industries to boost economy
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund BPI Danantara is suggested to focus on long-term, real sector investments to maximize its contribution to national economic growth as the fund's strength lies not only in the volume of capital raised, but also in how strategically that capital is deployed.
Indonesia-U.S. agree to intensify reciprocal tariff talks ahead of August 1 deadline
Indonesia and the United States have agreed to intensify negotiations over reciprocal tariffs in the coming three weeks, following a high-level meeting between Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, along with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer.
Govt sets up investment desk in Batam to accelerate investment realization
In an effort to accelerate investment realization and boost economic growth, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has established an Investment Desk in Batam’s Free Trade and Port Zone (KPBPB).
Danantara injects US$405 million into Garuda Indonesia
State-owned investment management agency Daya Anagata Nusantara (BPI Danantara), through its subsidiary PT Danantara Asset Management, has extended a US$405 million (Rp6.65 trillion) shareholder loan to national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, aimed at accelerating the airline's long-term transformation and performance recovery strategy.
Northstar-Ares merger flags concerns over foreign gains: Market analyst
A merger between venture capital firm Northstar Group and U.S.-based investment giant Ares Management Corp. has rekindled scrutiny over previous high-profile investment maneuvers in Indonesia.
Indonesia launches its largest integrated solar panel factory in Kendal
Indonesia inaugurated on Thursday, June 19, 2025 its largest and first integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility, PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia (TMAI), located in the Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java.
UNESCO status halts Medco’s cement plant project in Kebumen
Following the recent designation of Kebumen in Central Java as a UNESCO Global Geopark, Medco Group’s subsidiary PT Semen Gombong has formally canceled its plans to develop a cement factory in the regency.
Sri Mulyani highlights US$625 B infrastructure funding gap, Danantara touted as solution
Indonesia faces a massive funding gap in its bid to develop infrastructure by 2029, requiring a total of US$625.37 billion (Rp10,154 trillion) to meet national development goals, said Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Danantara to allocate US$7 B for strategic investments, eyes global expansion
Indonesian investment powerhouse Danantara is set to allocate 20 percent of its total capital for overseas ventures as part of its long-term strategy to grow into a global business player and the remaining 80 percent for strategic domestic projects, with a strong emphasis on national priority sectors.
Israel-Iran war sends oil prices soaring, pressures Indonesia’s economy: Expert
The outbreak of war between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has triggered a dramatic spike in global oil prices, surpassing US$100 per barrel, sending shockwaves through energy-importing nations like Indonesia, placing immense pressure on the country’s State budget and simultaneously threatening inflation and currency stability, an expert says.
Indonesia eyes seaweed as next green gold with promising downstream investment
Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has announced growing investor interest in Indonesia’s seaweed downstreaming program, with State inestment management agency Daya Anagara Nusantara (Danantara) among the companies looking to invest.