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Madura Industrial Estate Draws Foreign Partners

September 14, 2026September 13, 2026

Chinese manufacturing capital and UAE infrastructure expertise could strengthen Bangkalan’s industrial ambitions, though the utility investment remains subject to feasibility…

Business

Indonesia’s Retail Growth Loses Momentum

September 14, 2026September 13, 2026

August sales were forecast to remain above last year’s level, but a slight monthly decline points to cautious household spending.…

Economy

Indonesian Consumer Confidence Strengthens

September 14, 2026September 13, 2026

Improved views of present conditions and the economic outlook offer a positive signal for domestic demand, although confidence has yet…

Fiscal

Indonesia Holds Meals Target Despite Budget Cut

September 13, 2026

A plan to reach 72.46 million people in 2027 puts procurement efficiency and food safety at the centre of a…

Fiscal

Whoosh Debt Plan Tests Fiscal Boundaries

September 11, 2026September 13, 2026

Indonesia is considering state-owned financing vehicles to manage the railway’s obligations, while repayment arrangements remain unsettled. Indonesia’s Finance Ministry is…

Fiscal

Indonesia’s Regional Autonomy Faces a Funding Gap

September 11, 2026September 13, 2026

Heavy reliance on central transfers leaves most local governments exposed to national budget decisions, prompting a review of fiscal arrangements.…

Economy

Indonesia’s Inflation Holds as Food Costs Climb

September 2, 2026September 13, 2026

Lower fuel prices cushion August’s increases, but rising staples pose challenges for households and businesses. Indonesia’s inflation remained within the…

Trade

Indonesia Returns to Trade Surplus as Imports Surge

September 2, 2026September 13, 2026

A narrow July surplus restores Indonesia’s positive trade balance, but rapid import growth is eroding the cushion provided by strong…

Industry

Indonesia’s Factory Recovery Stalls

September 2, 2026September 13, 2026

A modest rebound in orders failed to prevent August’s manufacturing contraction, leaving businesses caught between weak demand and costly inputs.…

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