Music Licensing Rules Reshape Indonesia’s Public Soundscape
The soundscape of Indonesia’s public spaces is changing—not because of taste, but regulation. From hotels to buses, business owners are…
Month: August 2025
Balance of Payments Holds Steady Amid Global Headwinds
Despite a widening deficit, Indonesia’s external sector shows resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty. Bank Indonesia’s latest report…
Nike Expands Exports from Batang, Central Java
Despite global economic headwinds, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector continues to attract multinational investment—especially in labor-intensive industries like footwear. Nike Inc.’s latest…
Indonesia’s Corruption Perception Index Rises to 37 in 2024
Indonesia’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score has climbed to 37 in 2024, marking a three-point improvement from the previous year…
Freeport Indonesia’s Contributes $4.7 Billion to State Revenue in 2024
PT Freeport Indonesia has emerged as one of the largest single contributors to Indonesia’s state revenue, delivering $4.7 billion in…
Bank Indonesia Cuts Benchmark Rate to 5%
Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 5% in August 2025, marking its fifth rate cut since…
State-Owned Enterprises will be cut from 1,046 to 228
Indonesia is embarking on one of its most ambitious state-sector reforms in decades, aiming to reduce the number of state-owned…
Transsion Tops Indonesia’s Smartphone Market in Q2 2025
In a surprising shift, Transsion Holdings has emerged as the leading smartphone vendor in Indonesia, surpassing long-time market leaders like…
Indonesia’s 2026 Toll Road Push: 10 Priority Project
Indonesia is entering a pivotal phase in its infrastructure development strategy, with the Ministry of Public Works (PU) prioritizing 10…