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BI urges banks to boost lending amid slowing growth

The central bank is urging banks to boost lending to spur the economy amid a downward trend in credit growth to May, including NPLs and LARs.

8 hours ago
Economy

EU mega budget hits immediate German opposition

Germany said it was "unable to accept" the $2.3-trillion budget for 2028-2034, which EU chief Ursula von der Leyen  called "the most ambitious ever proposed". ...

10 hours ago
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Domestic concerns loom as businesses cheer on US-RI deal

Some economists have flagged potential risks, particularly for foreign investors and manufacturers operating in the country, with the influx of duty-free products from the US. ...

16 hours ago

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Airlangga to visit US on Monday ahead of tariff deadline, official says

Coordinating economic minister Airlangga Hartarto, the country's main negotiator in tariff talks with the United States, is scheduled to go to the US on Monday, an official told Reuters.

1 week ago
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Widening deficit spurs calls to curb major spending

The House Budget Commit has green-lit the Finance Ministry's recommended SAL drawdown to shore up shortfalls as a result of earlier-than-expected fiscal pressures due to stuttering disbursement for the government's big-ticket flagship programs.

1 week ago
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BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

The draft summit declaration does not mention the United States or its president by name. But it is a clear political shot directed at Washington from 11 emerging nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. 

1 week ago
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Vietnam posts 7.5% growth in first half of 2025: Statistics office

The strong growth figure comes just days after Vietnam averted the most punishing of United States President Donald Trump's threatened "reciprocal" tariffs on its exports.

1 week ago
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Bali continues agriculture push on shaky ground

The island province, long known for its sandy beaches, terraced rice farms and unique temple culture, is still struggling to find a way to ramp up its agriculture industry and move away from its reliance on tourism as the key economic contributor.

1 week ago
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Finance Minister flags looming revenue shortfall amid tax slump

In the first half of this year, the government collected Rp 1.2 quadrillion, the lowest mid-year figure in three years and 9 percent below the same period in 2024.

2 weeks ago
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Batam's strategic role in regional industrial development

Batam’s close geographical proximity to Singapore and Johor, Malaysia could lead to lower transportation and logistics costs.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesian manufacturing slows down as demand fizzles further

Contraction comes from entrenched domestic orders, scaled back hiring of local firms.

2 weeks ago
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June inflation ticks up as food prices climb

On an annual basis, headline inflation climbed to 1.87 percent, up from 1.6 percent in May.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia posts $4.3b surplus in May on strong exports of CPO, steel

Despite ongoing trade talks in view of Trump's looming tariffs, the United States still contributed the most to Indonesia’s surplus in the January-May period this year, even jumping 31 percent to $7.08 billion compared to last year's figure.

2 weeks ago
Economy

Japan says it won't sacrifice farm sector after Trump complains about rice

US President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that Japan's reluctance to import American-grown rice was a sign that countries have become "spoiled with respect to the United States of America."

2 weeks ago
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Govt imports over 1,500 dairy cows to boost milk production

Indonesia’s milk production currently only covers 21 percent of total national demand, leaving a deficit of 4.6 million tonnes per year.

2 weeks ago
Economy

G7 agrees to exempt US multinationals from global minimum tax

The Group of Seven nations said Saturday they have agreed to exempt US multinational companies from a global minimum tax imposed by other countries -- a win for President Donald Trump's government, which pushed hard for the compromise.

2 weeks ago
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US inflation edges up as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure logged a mild uptick Friday while spending weakened, triggering another tirade by President Donald Trump against the central bank chair for not cutting interest rates sooner.

2 weeks ago
Economy

Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals

US President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday over its tax targeting US technology firms, saying that it was a "blatant attack" and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week.

2 weeks ago
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China confirms trade deal reached with United States

"It is hoped that the United States and China will meet each other halfway," a spokesperson for the commerce ministry said in a statement.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo launches Rp 25t geothermal, solar power plants in 15 provinces

The President launched 50 renewable power plants and five renewable projects nationwide on Thursday, including 47 solar plants to electrify around 5,600 villages that still lack access to power.

2 weeks ago
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Danantara to revamp barren fish farms in northern Java regions

The program will begin with 20.4 hectares of shrimp ponds in the regencies of Bekasi, Karawang, Subang and Indramayu in West Java, with a bulk of the funding coming from the state-run asset fund.

3 weeks ago
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China urges AIIB to step up cross-border development funding

Caught in a trade war with the US and European Union that threatens to derail a fragile export-led recovery, Chinese has emphasized ties with Southeast Asia, which last year overtook the EU to become the $19 trillion economy's top export market.

3 weeks ago
Economy

Nickel’s next test: Can Indonesia escape the low-value trap?

Indonesia's mineral downstream policy needs a clear shift in strategy to escape the low-value dominance trap so that instead of being a facilitator of foreign-led extraction, the country can be a curator of complete industrial ecosystems and emerge as a leader in the global supply chain.

3 weeks ago
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Govt struggles to make $80b sea wall project financially viable

The government says it is in talks with potential investors to ensure that the project is "market-ready."  

3 weeks ago
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Indonesia, Russia deepen trade ties with QRIS, palm oil in focus

President Prabowo Subianto’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week produced commitments to intensify trade, investment and industrial collaboration as part of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations.  

3 weeks ago
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SMEs struggle to access green financing, govt admits

According to a report released by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Friday, Indonesia’s green industry policies remain focused on technical and supply-side measures like energy efficiency and emission cuts, while market demand, financing and investment support are still limited.

3 weeks ago
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New padel sport trend means business in Jakarta

A racket sport that has seen fast global growth is attracting increased attention in Jakarta, not just as a recreational activity, but also as a business opportunity.

3 weeks ago
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Java no longer has power oversupply, ministry says

Java no longer experiences an electricity oversupply, an Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry official said, urging immediate development of new energy sources, especially renewables, to meet rising demand.

3 weeks ago
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Govt faces hurdles in bridging infrastructure funding gap

The government is banking on corporate participation to bridge Indonesia’s infrastructure funding gap, but experts warn that strained finances of state-owned construction firms and the current reluctance of private investors to commit to large-scale projects may hinder progress.  

4 weeks ago
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Gearing up for grid transition in Indonesia

In Indonesia, state utility PLN continues to fund grid development primarily through its own balance sheet; a model that places sustained pressure on its financial performance. Addressing financing challenges will be essential to ensuring the grid's readiness for a renewable-powered future.

4 weeks ago
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BI stays put on interest rate amid wobbly global economy

The BI rate would remain at 5.50 percent, where it has stood since a 25-basis-point (bps) cut last month.

4 weeks ago
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Energy transition: How coal mines could go solar

Disused coal mines could be refashioned to place vast fields of solar panels, a new report suggests, providing an unlikely solution to a common obstacle to uptake of the green energy source.

4 weeks ago
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Govt cooks up Rp 130t microloan scheme for state banks to help fund housing program

In a bid to solve a funding shortfall for the President's "3 million homes" program, the housing ministry has come up with a plan to disburse Rp 130 trillion (US$7.98 billion) contributed by state banks under Danantara via the micro credit program (KUR).

4 weeks ago

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Fri, July 18, 2025

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