Jakarta Briefing – Page 6 – Updates on the Indonesian Economy

Trade

Indonesia Extends Trade Surplus Streak to 70 Months in February 2026

April 2, 2026April 1, 2026

Indonesia’s trade balance recorded its 70th consecutive monthly surplus in February 2026, a streak that began in May 2020 and…

Economy

Indonesia’s March 2026 Inflation Slows to 3.48%

April 2, 2026April 1, 2026

Indonesia’s inflation eased in March 2026, with the annual rate falling to 3.48% from 4.76% in February. The moderation was…

Finance

Financial Markets Snapshot

April 2, 2026April 1, 2026

Rupiah steadies below 17,000 as oil shock keeps pressure on the currency The rupiah recovered late in the session and…

Industry

Indonesia’s Industrial Confidence Index Holds Expansion at 51.86 in March 2026

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Indonesia’s Industrial Confidence Index (IKI) for March 2026 was recorded at 51.86, remaining in expansion territory — defined as any…

Economy Energy Fiscal

Indonesia Launches 8-Point Energy Savings and Work Culture Reform

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

The Indonesian government announced an eight-point national work culture transformation and energy conservation package on March 31, 2026, effective April…

Finance

Financial Markets Snapshot

April 1, 2026March 31, 2026

Indonesia Market Close – March 31, 2026 Indonesia’s financial markets closed under pressure on Tuesday, as global risk-off sentiment and…

Business

Indonesia and Japan Sign USD 22.6 Billion in Business Deals at Tokyo Forum

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026

President Prabowo Subianto attended the Japan-Indonesia Business Forum in Tokyo on Monday, March 30, 2026, where 10 business-to-business agreements worth…

Infrastructure

Indonesia’s Cashless Toll System MLFF Gets Another Retest

March 31, 2026March 29, 2026

Indonesia’s Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll payment system — designed to let vehicles pass through toll gates without stopping…

Finance

Financial Markets Snapshot

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026

1. Rupiah Closes Weaker at Rp17,002/USD The rupiah ended at Rp17,002 per USD, down 22 points (0.13%) from the previous…