#Macroeconomics
U.S.’s attack on RI’s payment system sparks pushback over sovereignty, innovation
The U.S. government’s criticism on the Indonesian standard quick response payment system (QRIS) and the national payment gateway (GPN) has drawn strong resistance at home, citing market preference on more flexible system away from conventional credit card payment.
Rupiah under threat, but strategic moves with China and Japan “could offer lifeline”
The recent U.S. tariff policy under U.S. President Donald J. Trump's administration that targets a number of trading partner countries, such as Indonesia, on Wednesday, April 4, 2025, causes the rupiah exchange rate against the U.S. dollar to plummet.
Experts: U.S. tarriffs could jeopardize Indonesia's IT sector, weaken rupiah
Director for Digital Economy at the Center for Economics and Law Studies (CELIOS), Nailul Huda, has assessed that the impact of the U.S. reciprocal tariff policy has the potential to weaken the telecommunications and information technology (IT) sector in Indonesia.
World Bank highlights Indonesia's low tax revenue
The World Bank has highlighted Indonesia's low tax revenue performance − apparently the lowest in the world − in a report entitled "Estimating Value Added Tax (PPN) and Corporate Income Tax (PPh) Gaps in Indonesia" released on March 2, 2025.
Energi Mega Persada reports improved financial performance in 2024
PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) recorded a solid financial performance in 2024, reporting an 11 percent increase in net sales from US$420.8 million in 2024 to US$467.4 million in 2024, a 5 percent rise in EBITDA from US$265.7 million in 2023 to US$278 .9 million in 2024, and a 10 percent growth in net profit from US$68.4 million in 2023 to US$75.4 million in 2024.
Investment ministry promotes downstream investment in Australia
A delegation of the Indonesian Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming went for an Australian tour on March 19-20, 2025 offering invesment opportunities and bilateral cooperation with business communities in Down Under.
DSSA books strong financial performance, adds investment in sustainable sectors
Mining, energy, chemicals and technology company PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa (DSSA) booked consolidated revenue of US$3 billion for 2024, reflecting solid performance amid global industry dynamics.
Investment ministry, Tools for Humanity to boost digital sector investment
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and Tools for Humanity Corporation (TFH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore investment opportunities in Indonesia’s digital sector.
BI maintains interest rate at 5.75 percent amidst market turmoil
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.75 percent in the March 2025 Board of Governors Meeting (RDG) as an effort to maintain the stability of the rupiah exchange rate and anticipate the continuing high global uncertainty.
Danantara's fossil energy project funding poses economic risks: CERAH
The government's decision to fund multiple downstream and energy security projects − predominantly fossil-based − through the state-managed Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (BPI Danantara), could cause significant economic risks for the country, says the Center for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action (CERAH).
Free lunch program benefits Chinese manufacturing industry: Businessman
The Indonesian government's free nutritious meal program is reportedly benefiting the Chinese manufacturing industry as most of the dining utensils are imported from China, according to a local business source.
BI reports decline in net liabilities as foreign assets grow in 2024
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) reported that Indonesia's international investment position net liabilities throughout 2024 decreased compared to previous years, driven by an increase in foreign financial assets (AFLN) which was higher than foreign financial liabilities (KFLN).