#Investment
Purbaya faces high stakes as new finance minister
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, the newly appointed Finance Minister, has set an ambitious target of achieving 8 percent economic growth, a bold statement that contrasts sharply with his predecessor Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s more cautious approach.
BGN defends food tray imports amid criticism from lawmakers
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) defended its decision to import food trays for the government’s free nutritious meal (MBG) program, saying domestic producers are unable to meet the demand of up to 80–89 million trays by the end of this year.
Saudi distributor signs commitment for Indonesian processed food products
Saudi Arabian distributor Mohammed Bawazir for Trading Co., Ltd (MBT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to purchase US$60 million (Rp 975.85 billion) of Indonesian processed foods, initially focusing on ready-to-drink coffee, biscuits, and canned tuna, with potential expansion to other Indonesian products.
U.S. agrees in principle to lift tariffs on Indonesian palm oil, cocoa, rubber
The United States has agreed in principle to exempt Indonesian palm oil, cocoa, and rubber from a 19 percent import tariff imposed under President Donald Trump’s trade measures earlier this month, said Coordinating Minister for the Economny Airlangga Hartarto on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Eramet: Collaboration with INA, Danantara continues
Mining company Eramet Indonesia has confirmed that collaboration with the Indonesian Investment Management Agency (INA) and Sovereign Wealth Agency Danantara Indonesia is underway and will continue into the future, citing ongoing cooperation to establish a strategic investment platform in the nickel sector, from upstream to downstream operations.
Investment ministry backs digital finance innovation at Bali Conference
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Todotua Pasaribu, voiced strong government support for investment and innovation in digital finance during the CFX Crypto Conference (CCC) 2025 held at Nuanu Creative City, Bali.
Retno Marsudi named “Champion for Water Investment” at Africa Water Summit
Retno Marsudi, the United Nations Special Envoy for Water Issues, was named Champion for Water Investment by the South African Government and the Global Outlook Council on Water Investment during the Africa Water Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Cape Town.
Pertamina NRE boosts renewable energy capacity after investment in Philippine’s CREC
Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has managed to increase its renewable energy generation capacity by 14 percent in the first half of 2025, reaching a total of 2,842 MW.
Government prepares 2026 downstreaming sectors to boost investment, create job
The government has put agriculture, maritime affairs and fisheries sectors into the 2026 downstreaming program, with the total national investment value projected to increase by 20.35 percent from Rp6,910 trillion (US$427 million) to Rp7,450 trillion.
Foreign investors snap up Telkom shares as it sharpens focus on key business lines
Foreign investors have been actively buying shares of PT Telkom Indonesia, recording a net purchase of Rp1.45 trillion (US$89.7 million), subsequently pushing the stock price up 16 percent since the start of the week through Thursday, August 14, 2025.
IKN Authority puts Rp18.46 T in construction projects up for tender
The Nusantara Capital(IKN) Authority is auctioning 24 construction projects worth Rp18.46 trillion (US$1.1 billion) this month, focusing on the development of legislative and judicial complexes, along with supporting infrastructure in Indonesia’s new capital.
Investors push for multi-year framework to back long-term nickel industry growth
Foreign and domestic investors ask the government to overhaul its current Work Plan and Budget (RKB) policy by introducing a stable, multi-year framework to support long-term investment in the country’s nickel industry.