Jakarta Briefing – Updates on the Indonesian Economy

Indonesia Pushes Ahead with GovTech

July 14, 2026

President Prabowo Subianto and senior adviser Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan have discussed accelerating the development of a national GovTech platform to…

Trade

Indonesia, Vietnam Raise Trade Ambitions

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

The two Southeast Asian economies are targeting US$20 billion in bilateral trade by 2028, underscoring their growing economic partnership amid…

Finance

Dollar Deposits Surge on DHE Policy

July 14, 2026

Indonesia’s banking sector has seen a sharp rise in US dollar deposits as exporters comply with new foreign exchange rules,…

Economy

Indonesia’s Consumer Confidence Softens

July 10, 2026

Consumer sentiment remained in optimistic territory in June despite softening from the previous month, suggesting households remain confident but increasingly…

Economy

IMF: Indonesia Among Emerging Resilient Asian Economies

July 10, 2026

IMF projections place Indonesia among Asia’s resilient emerging economies, even as regional growth slows and global risks intensify. Indonesia may…

Business

Indonesia Makes ASEAN’s Quality of Life List

July 10, 2026

Indonesia has been ranked among the top ASEAN countries for quality of life, reflecting steady economic progress while highlighting the…

Finance

Fitch Warns on Investor Confidence

July 9, 2026

The rating agency says Indonesia’s sovereign credit profile could come under greater pressure if investor confidence continues to weaken, despite…

Fiscal

Tax Revenue Surges in First Half

July 9, 2026

Indonesia’s tax collection exceeded Rp1,000 trillion in the first six months of 2026, signaling stronger economic activity and improved tax…

Business

Tony Blair Signals Strong Investor Interest in Indonesia

July 9, 2026

The former UK prime minister’s visit to Danantara underscores growing international interest in Indonesia’s strategic investment projects, although sustained capital…