Markets and Finance
Indonesia’s nickel industry needs sustainable financing: Securities advisor
The development of Indonesia’s nickel sector must be accompanied by sustainable and innovative financial support if it is to meet future demand and remain competitive in the global market, said a Securities advisor.
State budget drives 5.12 percent economic growth: Sri Mulyani
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has emphasized the vital role of the state budget (APBN) in supporting Indonesia's economic resilience, while citing that the national economy grew by 5.12 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, despite mounting global uncertainties.
Indonesia’s Q2 2025 economic growth hits 5.12%, rupiah moves in optimism
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has revealed that Indonesia’s economy grew 5.12 percent year-on-year in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, a stronger-than-expected performance that has sparked mixed reactions in the financial markets regarding the future movement of the rupiah.
Economy grows 5.12 percent in Q2 2025, driven by household spending, investment
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has reported that Indonesia's economy grew by 5.12 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2025, mainly supported by household consumption and gross fixed capital formation (GFCF).
Indonesia at a crossroads: Navigating the declining dominance of the U.S., the rise of China
Indonesia's economic future is poised at a crucial crossroads amidst dynamic shift of global power, with waning influence of the Unites States and China’s rising as a dominant economic force.
OJK to review dormant account regulations to safeguard banking stability
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced plans to review regulations governing dormant bank accounts to ensure financial system stability and provide legal certainty for both banks and customers.
GIIAS 2025 sees record attendance, yet weaker sales amid economic pressure
The 2025 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) ended with a record-breaking number of visitors but lower sales transactions compared to the previous year.
Indonesia secures EU recognition for sustainable palm oil under new trade agreement
The Ministry of Trade has confirmed that the European Union has been committed to absorbing locally produced crude palm oil (CPO) as part of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Govt asked to evaluate nat’l nickel industry structure to tackle oversupply, crisis
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has called for urgent control over production and the implementation of national Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, following growing concerns over the structural oversupply of nickel that is putting downward pressure on prices and harming upstream industry players.
Indonesia eliminates VAT on crypto, raises income tax to support local platforms
The government has eliminated the Value Added Tax (VAT) on cryptocurrency transactions while increasing the final income tax (PPh Article 22) rate, as outlined in the newly issued Finance Minister Regulation (PMK) No. 50/2025, which tackes effect on August 1, 2025.
Energy sector contributes Rp400 T, falling commodity prices drag down revenues: ESDM ministry
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that the national energy sector − through total earnings from taxes, non-tax revenues, and other sources − contributes approximately Rp400 trillion (US$25 billion) to state revenues annually, said Director General of Mineral and Coal at the ministry Tri WInarno.
President Prabowo leads strategic economic briefing amid global uncertainty
President Prabowo Subianto chaired a closed-door meeting with the National Economic Council (DEN) at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor Regency, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, focusing on evaluating the national economic landscape and setting the government’s strategic policy direction for the future.