#Market
Indonesia’s coal export pivot to ASEAN seen as short-term fix: ESI
Indonesia’s attempt to redirect coal exports to Southeast Asia will do little to offset shrinking demand from China, its largest buyer, said a new report by the Energy Shift Institute (ESI).
Purbaya vows tighter border controls to shield domestic market from illegal imports
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Monday, December 1, 2025, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening protections for domestic market amid growing concerns over the influx of illegal imported goods that are crowding out local industry.
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.
BNI maintains profit amid tight liquidity, margin pressure
State-owned lender PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) reported resilient performance through the first nine months of 2025, maintaining solid profitability despite margin pressure and tight liquidity across the banking industry.
Government targets US$16.5 billion in trade deals at TEI 2025
The Ministry of Trade is targeting a 10 percent increase in transaction value at the 2025 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), aiming to secure US$16.5 billion (Rp277.7 trillion).
Rupiah weakens further, market braces for Rp17,000 per dollar
The rupiah continued its downward trajectory against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with analysts warning the local currency could soon breach the symbolic Rp17,000 mark if pressures persist.
Textile Association: Tax incentive extension offers limited relief for industry
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) said the government’s decision to extend the income tax incentive (PPh 21 borne by the government) will have only a minimal impact on the performance of the national textile industry.
Kadin: Coal remains vital for Indonesia’s energy security despite rising challenges
An executive with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) has underscored the enduring importance of coal in maintaining Indonesia’s energy security despite rising challenges from other and environmentally friendly energy sources.
Indonesia’s coal industry sees solar power as growing threat
The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) has raised concerns about the rapid growth of sustainable energy technologies, particularly solar power, considering the cost of electricity of solar power plants (PLTS) has become comparable to coal-fired power plants (PLTU).
BI cuts key rate to 4.75% in surprised move, defying market expectations
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) unexpectedly lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 4.75 percent on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surprising markets that had broadly anticipated a hold.
Economists warn of risks as BI ramps up bond purchases to support Prabowo’s agenda
The Indonesian Central Bank (BI) has purchased Rp200 trillion (US$12.9 billion) worth of government bonds as of early September to support President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita economic programs, but economists are warning of potential long-term risks to monetary credibility and market stability.
Global AI market to hit US$1.4 T in four years, energy demand set to double
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to surge from its current value of around US$400 billion (Rp6,500 trillion) to US$1.4 trillion within the next four years, according to data from the University of Oxford.