Markets and Finance
RI, UK move toward strategic partnership after Prabowo–Starmer virtual meeting
President Prabowo Subianto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a virtual meeting on Saturday, November 22, 2025, which paved the way for the launch of the Indonesia–UK Strategic Partnership early next year − an initiative expected to mark a new milestone in bilateral cooperation.
Loose liquidity lifts banking stocks, property sector remains stagnant: Analyst
The strengthening of large-cap banking stock prices in recent weeks is seen as a follow-up to Indonesian Central Bank (BI) policy, which reaffirmed its commitment to increasing liquidity in the financial sector.
Indonesia’s auto industry slumps as government finalizes 2026 incentive plan
The Indonesian automotive industry is facing one of its toughest years in a decade as weakening consumer purchasing power continues to drag down vehicle sales, with the government pledging a new round of fiscal incentives aimed at stabilizing and reviving the industry, which has strategic role in the country’s economy.
IHSG surge spurs shift in investor behavior as OJK, IDX prepare free-float reform
Indonesia's stock market regulators are planning a significant reform of free-float requirements in 2025, marking a new phase of structural change following a surge in the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) and evolving investor preferences.
Trend Micro builds Indonesian data center for data sovereignty, financial compliance
Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro is developing a new data center in Indonesia, which is designed to support national data-sovereignty goals and help the company serve financial-sector clients that face strict regulations on data handling.
Danantara fully supports national flag carrier Garuda: Febriany
PT Danantara Asset Management (DAM) reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the transformation of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, emphasizing that the company’s support goes beyond a Rp23.67 trillion (US$1.4 billion) capital injection.
Indonesia aims for 5.5 percent growth as Finance Minister meets IMF delegation in Jakarta
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa shared details of his official activities via his Instagram account @menkeuri after receiving a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Finance Ministry in Jakarta on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Indonesia seeks stronger climate cooperation with Sweden for high-integrity carbon market
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Environment (KLH), is pushing for concrete cooperation with Sweden business community to accelerate emission reductions through Indonesia’s carbon economic value (NEK) framework.
Rupiah stagnant near Rp16,700 as market confidence remains weak
The Indonesian rupiah has yet to show signs of significant strengthening against the US dollar, with analyst suggesting that the currency’s stagnation reflects the market’s lingering doubts about Indonesia’s economic growth prospects.
Central Bank pushes forward rupiah redenomination bill
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) confirms that the long-discussed plan to redenominate the rupiah has been incorporated into the government’s Medium-Term National Legislation Program (Prolegnas) 2025–2029, marking a significant step toward simplifying the national currency structure.
Foreign investors record Rp3.45 T net buy as IHSG hits all-time high
Foreign investors booked a net buy of Rp3.45 trillion (US$207 million) in the Indonesian stock market during the trading week of November 3–7, 2025, driven by heavy purchases of Bank Central Asia (BBCA) and Telkom Indonesia (TLKM) shares.
President calls for broad support of foreign investment amid declining FDI inflows
President Prabowo Subianto has urged all parties in Indonesia to support foreign investors operating in the country, emphasizing that such investments bring significant economic benefits, particularly to local regions.