Jakarta Briefing – Updates on the Indonesian Economy

Indonesia’s Industrial Confidence Index Holds Expansion at 51.86 in March 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Indonesia’s Industrial Confidence Index (IKI) for March 2026 was recorded at 51.86, remaining in expansion territory — defined as any…

Economy Energy Fiscal

Indonesia Launches 8-Point Energy Savings and Work Culture Reform

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

The Indonesian government announced an eight-point national work culture transformation and energy conservation package on March 31, 2026, effective April…

Finance

Financial Markets Snapshot

April 1, 2026March 31, 2026

Indonesia Market Close – March 31, 2026 Indonesia’s financial markets closed under pressure on Tuesday, as global risk-off sentiment and…

Business

Indonesia and Japan Sign USD 22.6 Billion in Business Deals at Tokyo Forum

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026

President Prabowo Subianto attended the Japan-Indonesia Business Forum in Tokyo on Monday, March 30, 2026, where 10 business-to-business agreements worth…

Infrastructure

Indonesia’s Cashless Toll System MLFF Gets Another Retest

March 31, 2026March 29, 2026

Indonesia’s Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll payment system — designed to let vehicles pass through toll gates without stopping…

Finance

Financial Markets Snapshot

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026

1. Rupiah Closes Weaker at Rp17,002/USD The rupiah ended at Rp17,002 per USD, down 22 points (0.13%) from the previous…

Trade

Indonesia Exports to Iran Reach Rp4.2 trillion in 2025

March 30, 2026March 27, 2026

Indonesia’s exports to Iran remained resilient in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Trade flows continued even…

Economy

Indonesia Is the Country with the Lowest Cost of Living in ASEAN

March 30, 2026March 26, 2026

In a region of ASEAN that continues to develop economically, the disparity in cost of living between countries remains stark.…

Economy

OECD Cuts Indonesia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.8%

March 30, 2026March 27, 2026

The OECD’s March 2026 Economic Outlook projects Indonesia’s GDP growth at just 4.8% this year — a figure that sits…