Jakarta Briefing – Updates on the Indonesian Economy

Indonesia’s Factory Confidence Stays in Expansion

July 6, 2026

The Industrial Confidence Index remained above the expansion threshold in June, highlighting the resilience of Indonesia’s manufacturing sector despite mounting…

Finance

Danantara to Anchor Indonesia’s Financial Hub

July 6, 2026

The government plans to use its sovereign wealth fund as the foundation for an international financial center, aiming to attract…

Trade

Indonesia Moves Closer to CPTPP Membership

July 6, 2026

The government has entered the next stage of accession to one of the world’s largest free trade blocs, a move…

Industry

Indonesia’s Manufacturing Slips Deeper into Contraction

July 2, 2026

Factory activity weakened for a second consecutive month in June, reflecting softer domestic demand and growing uncertainty in global trade…

Trade

Indonesia Records First Trade Deficit in Six Years

July 2, 2026

Surging fuel imports and weakening commodity exports pushed Indonesia into its first monthly trade deficit since 2020, highlighting growing external…

Economy

Indonesia’s Inflation Kept on Target

July 2, 2026

June inflation remained within Bank Indonesia’s target range, reinforcing confidence that price pressures are under control despite higher global energy…

Energy

Indonesia’s B50 Push Faces Ecosystem Challenge

July 1, 2026June 29, 2026

The nationwide rollout of B50 biodiesel marks a major step in Indonesia’s energy transition, but industry players say stronger downstream…

Business

Indonesia Sees Business Expansion Despite Global Headwinds

July 1, 2026June 29, 2026

Strong investment, rising industrial activity, and growing demand for data centers suggest Indonesia’s private sector remains in expansion mode despite…

Industry

Batam Bets Big on AI Infrastructure

July 1, 2026June 29, 2026

Indonesia’s free-trade island aims to become a global artificial intelligence infrastructure hub, backed by a US$5 billion data center investment…