Jakarta Briefing – Page 17 – Updates on the Indonesian Economy

Indonesia’s Cement Industry 2025: Domestic Weakness, Export Strength

February 2, 2026January 31, 2026

Indonesia’s cement industry closed 2025 with a story of contrasts. Domestic sales showed improvement in December, yet overall annual performance…

Economy

Indonesia’s Consumer Confidence Remains Strong at End of 2025

February 2, 2026January 31, 2026

Consumer sentiment is one of the clearest signals of economic resilience. At the close of 2025, Bank Indonesia’s survey showed…

Industry

Indonesia’s Alcohol Industry Contributes Tax Revenue, Exports, and Cultural Heritage

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

Indonesia’s alcohol industry is often viewed through the lens of regulation and tradition, but its economic role is becoming increasingly…

Finance

Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Resigns Amid Market Volatility

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

Leadership changes in financial institutions often signal deeper shifts in market confidence. Iman Rachman, President Director of the Indonesia Stock…

Trade

Indonesia–US Tariff Agreement Awaits Meeting Between Prabowo and Trump

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

Indonesia and the United States are moving closer to finalizing a tariff agreement that could reshape bilateral trade relations. Coordinating…

Monetary

Bank Indonesia Targets Foreign Reserves Above USD 156.5 Billion

January 29, 2026

Indonesia’s central bank is setting its sights on strengthening financial resilience. After foreign exchange reserves stagnated in 2025, Bank Indonesia…

Fiscal

Indonesia Boosts Tax Oversight with 4,000 New Officers

January 29, 2026January 31, 2026

Indonesia is intensifying its efforts to strengthen state revenue collection. The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has announced plans to…

Finance

OJK Projects Decline in ATM Numbers as Digital Banking Expands

January 29, 2026January 27, 2026

Indonesia’s financial landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has projected that the number of Automated…

Finance

15.3 Million Indonesians of Productive Age Still Unbanked

January 28, 2026January 27, 2026

Financial inclusion remains one of Indonesia’s pressing challenges. Recent data from the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) reveals that millions…