Govt Permanently Fixes 0.5% Final Income Tax for MSMEs
In a landmark policy shift, the Indonesian government is preparing to make the 0.5% final income tax rate for micro,…
Month: November 2025
Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $149.9 Billion in October 2025
Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $149.9 billion at the end of October 2025, reflecting strong fiscal inflows and prudent…
Indonesia Projects Record Rice Production in 2025, Achieves Self-Sufficiency
Indonesia is on track to achieve full rice self-sufficiency in 2025, with production projected to rise by 4.1 million tons—its…
Indonesia Resumes Shrimp Exports to U.S. After Cesium-137 Certification
Indonesia’s shrimp industry has bounced back from a radioactive contamination scare, successfully resuming exports to the United States worth Rp20.4…
Lotte Chemical Plant in Cilegon Set to Slash Indonesia’s Petrochemical Imports by 70%
Indonesia’s petrochemical sector is entering a new era of industrial self-reliance with the launch of PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia’s mega…
Indonesia’s Unemployment Drops to 7.46 Million in August 2025
Indonesia’s labor market showed modest improvement in August 2025, with unemployment declining by over 4,000 individuals year-on-year. While the overall…
Govt Seeks Sustainable Debt Solution for KCIC “Whoosh” High-Speed Rail
The Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail project, known as “Whoosh,” is under financial scrutiny as the Indonesian government explores debt resolution strategies.…
Indonesia Surpasses 14 Million Registered Businesses
Indonesia’s entrepreneurial landscape is expanding rapidly, with over 14 million businesses now registered under the country’s unified licensing system. This…
Indonesia’s Economy Grows 5.04% in Q3 2025
Indonesia’s economic engine continued to gain momentum in the third quarter of 2025, posting a 5.04% year-on-year growth. Household consumption…