Fitch Flags Fiscal Risks as Indonesia’s Budget Deficit Nears 3%
Indonesia’s fiscal trajectory is under renewed scrutiny following the appointment of Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, with international rating agency…
Category: Economy
Bank Indonesia and Government Launch Burden Sharing Scheme
Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Ministry of Finance have agreed on a burden sharing mechanism to support two major government…
Government to Inject Rp200 Trillion Idle Funds into Banking Sector
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced a bold fiscal maneuver to unlock Rp200 trillion in idle government funds…
New Finance Minister Purbaya Vows Fiscal Stability Amid Market Jitters Post Reshuffle
Indonesia’s financial markets reacted sharply to the appointment of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister, with the stock index falling…
A 0.08% Deflation Recorded in August 2025
Indonesia’s economy posted a rare monthly deflation in August 2025, signaling shifting dynamics in consumer prices and supply chains. While…
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…
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…
Quality of Life Paradox: High Trust in Government Amid Economic Hardship
Despite facing persistent economic challenges, Indonesians report high levels of life satisfaction and trust in national institutions. The 2025 Indonesian…
$433 Billion Foreign Debt: Sustainable Growth or Looming Risk?
Indonesia’s external debt climbed to $433.3 billion in Q2 2025, revealing diverging trends between public and private sector borrowing. While…