Jakarta Briefing – Page 36 – Updates on the Indonesian Economy

OJK Issues POJK 19/2025 to Boost MSME Financing Access

September 17, 2025September 20, 2025

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has launched a landmark regulation to expand financing access for micro, small, and medium enterprises…

Finance

Indonesia’s External Debt Declines in July 2025

September 16, 2025September 15, 2025

Indonesia’s external debt position eased slightly in July 2025, signaling cautious optimism in the country’s fiscal and monetary strategy. Bank…

Economy

The 2025 Economic Package to Boost Jobs, Social Protection, and Urban Innovation

September 16, 2025September 15, 2025

In a sweeping effort to accelerate inclusive growth, the Indonesian government has launched the 2025 Economic Package, a multi-pronged stimulus…

Infrastructure

Indonesia’s Giant Sea Wall Project Aims to Safeguard Economy

September 16, 2025September 15, 2025

Indonesia’s ambitious Giant Sea Wall project is more than a defense against flooding—it’s a strategic investment in the nation’s economic…

Finance

Rp200 Trillion Liquidity Injection Faces Real-Economy Constraints

September 15, 2025September 14, 2025

Indonesia’s Rp200 trillion liquidity injection into state-owned banks marks a bold fiscal move to stimulate credit and economic growth. Yet…

Finance

Indonesia–China Expand Financial Ties via Local Currency and QRIS Cross-Border Payments

September 15, 2025September 14, 2025

Indonesia and China are advancing regional financial connectivity through a landmark collaboration on Local Currency Transactions (LCT) and cross-border QRIS…

Economy

Fitch Flags Fiscal Risks as Indonesia’s Budget Deficit Nears 3%

September 12, 2025September 14, 2025

Indonesia’s fiscal trajectory is under renewed scrutiny following the appointment of Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, with international rating agency…

Business

Retail Sales Grow 2.7% Amid Shifting Consumer Trends and Stable Inflation Outlook

September 12, 2025September 14, 2025

Indonesia’s retail sector continues to show resilience, with August 2025 recording a 2.7% year-on-year growth in the Real Sales Index…

Trade

Indonesia’s Steel Industry Pushes for Transparent Import Quotas

September 12, 2025September 14, 2025

Indonesia’s steel industry leaders are calling for a transparent import quota system to protect and empower domestic producers amid rising…