Business APINDO Survey: 50% of Firms Avoid Expansion, 67% Reluctant to Hire April 15, 2026April 14, 2026 A business survey indicates cautious sentiment among Indonesian employers. Half of companies reported no plans to expand operations in the…
Business 99% of Indonesian Businesses Remain Micro-Scale April 13, 2026 The majority of businesses in Indonesia remain at the micro scale, limiting productivity gains. The structure indicates a narrow pipeline…
Business Jakarta Apartment Market Slows as 29,000 Units Remain Unsold April 13, 2026 Jakarta’s apartment market is showing signs of prolonged oversupply. Tens of thousands of units remain unsold despite tax incentives and…
Business Pham Nhat Vuong Becomes Southeast Asia’s Richest, Overtaking Prajogo Pangestu April 13, 2026 Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong briefly became Southeast Asia’s richest individual. The shift followed a surge in his wealth and…
Infrastructure LRT Jabodebek Ridership Surges as Dukuh Atas Emerges as Busiest Hub April 10, 2026April 8, 2026 Ridership on the LRT Jabodebek network increased, with Dukuh Atas becoming the busiest station. The growth reflects stronger commuter adoption…
IndustryTrade Indonesia Vehicle Exports Hit Record High as Commercial Segment Gains Traction April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 Indonesia’s vehicle exports reached a record level, with commercial vehicles contributing more meaningfully to growth. The increase reflects expanding global…
Trade Indonesia Eases Export Licensing with Trade Ministry Regulations No. 5 and 6 of 2026 April 8, 2026 Indonesia’s Trade Ministry issued two new regulations to simplify export procedures and reduce administrative barriers. The rules aim to improve…
Fiscal Indonesia’s Q1 2026 Budget “Solid” as Revenue Growth Outpaces Early-Year Deficit April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 Indonesia’s government reported a solid fiscal position for the first quarter of 2026 despite an early-year deficit. Revenue growth and…
FinanceMonetary Rupiah Hits Record Low at Rp17,105 per USD as Global Risk Sentiment Intensifies April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 The Indonesian rupiah weakened to its lowest level on record, touching Rp17,105 per US dollar on 7 April 2026. The…
