Jakarta Briefing – Updates on the Indonesian Economy

Indonesia’s FX Reserves Edge Higher

July 8, 2026

The country’s foreign exchange reserves rose slightly in June, providing a solid buffer against external volatility despite a widening trade…

Infrastructure

Indonesia Targets 10 New Toll Roads by Year-End

July 8, 2026

The government aims to complete 10 toll road projects by the end of 2026, reinforcing its strategy of using infrastructure…

Finance

S&P Turns Up Pressure on Indonesia

July 8, 2026

After MSCI’s warning, S&P Dow Jones Indices is also closely monitoring Indonesia’s capital market reforms, raising the stakes for efforts…

Industry

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…