Indonesia and Japan Expand Local Currency Transactions
Indonesia and Japan are rewriting the rules of cross-border finance. By settling over US$5.1 billion in trade and investment using…
Month: August 2025
EV Import Surge Sparks Layoffs in Local Auto Parts Industry
Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) transition is accelerating—but not without collateral damage. As imported battery electric vehicles flood the market, local…
Digital Economy Tax Revenue Surges to Rp40 Trillion by July 2025
Indonesia’s digital economy is no longer just a growth story—it’s a fiscal pillar. As of July 2025, the Directorate General…
Rate Cuts and Economic Growth Boost Investor Confidence
Indonesia’s equity market is regaining global attention, with foreign investors injecting nearly Rp9.76 trillion in net purchases over the past…
E-Commerce Tax Collection to Ensure Fairness in Digital Economy
Indonesia’s digital economy has surged past Rp1.4 quadrillion in annual transactions, outpacing GDP growth and reshaping commerce nationwide. Yet, much…
Indonesia Targets Shadow Economy in 2026 Tax Reform
Indonesia is preparing a major tax enforcement shift aimed at curbing the shadow economy—unregistered, high-value business activity that escapes formal…
Private Fuel Retailers Can Source from Pertamina
As fuel shortages hit private gas stations like Shell and BP, Indonesia’s energy ministry is steering the sector toward national…
Broad Money Supply (M2) Rises 6.5% in July 2025
Indonesia’s monetary landscape is showing signs of resilience as Bank Indonesia reports a steady uptick in broad money supply (M2)…
Indonesia’s Credit Growth Slows to 7.03% in July 2025
Indonesia’s banking sector is showing signs of strain as credit growth decelerates to its lowest pace in over three years.…