Indonesia's Credit Rating Stable, Private SPBU Fuel Supply, Crypto Market Integrity

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Indonesia's Credit Rating is Stable, Momentum to Maintain Confidence Amid Global Uncertainty

While many developing countries are struggling to withstand currency weakening and maintain fiscal credibility, Indonesia is receiving good news. International rating agency Rating and Investment Information Inc (R&I) has reaffirmed Indonesia's credit rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook in its latest report, October 24, 2025.
A BBB+ credit rating is an investment grade rating, indicating that the rated institution or entity has good credit quality with a low risk of default. R&I's decision signifies that the world still has confidence in Indonesia's economic resilience. This affirmation is proof of the world's confidence in our economy, as well as recognition of the consistency of prudent fiscal and monetary policies.

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One by One, Private Gas Station Fuel Supply Problems Resolved

The supply of fuel oil (BBM) from private company BP has begun to recirculate at public fuel filling stations (SPBU) for the RON 92 type in the Jabodetabek and West Java regions. The return of the availability of this product comes from the procurement of base fuel RON 92 imported from PT Pertamina Patra Niaga through a business to business (B2B) mechanism. Observers assess that the policy is a government effort to restore governance in the downstream sector to a regulated policy. With a one-stop fuel import procurement solution, private gas stations are no longer free to import fuel.

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UMKM Hopes for Profit from the Policy of Providing 30% of Public Space

The government's support for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) is evident in Government Regulation (PP) Number 7 of 2021 concerning the Ease, Protection, and Empowerment of Cooperatives and UMKM. The regulation stipulates that 30% of public facilities must be allocated as UMKM space. Almost 5 years after the policy was released, UMKM hope that the regulation can truly be enforced.

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Strengthen the Digital Ecosystem to Maintain the Integrity of the Crypto Market

Like a double-edged sword, the growth of the crypto asset market is promising but also haunted by cyber security risks. Collaboration between 5 parties (Pentahelix) from regulators, academics, business actors, the public, and the media is needed to jointly oversee this industry ecosystem. As of September 2025, the Financial Services Authority recorded that national crypto asset users reached 18.61 million consumers, with month-to-month growth of 3%-5% and total crypto asset transactions year-to-date reaching more than Rp 360 trillion. This situation puts Indonesia in 7th place out of 151 countries in the Global Crypto Adoption Index.

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Jakarta 71st Global City Based on the 2025 Global Cities Index

The results of the 2025 Global Cities Index (Global Cities Index/GCI) measurement conducted by Kearney Foresight reveal a sustainable and transformative city landscape. New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, and Singapore maintained their top five positions like last year's GCI. These five cities underscore the resilience of well-established global cities. Jakarta is ranked 71st, up 3 places compared to last year.
The 2025 Global Cities Index evaluates the global connectivity and character of 158 of the world's leading cities based on five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement. There are 31 indicators that capture the dynamics and reach of urban centers. It also measures a city's ability to attract, retain, and generate the movement of global people, capital, and ideas.

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October 2025 Inflation Release and September 2025 Export-Import. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) will release the monthly Statistical News Release (BRS) on the development of October 2025 inflation and September 2025 export-import, Monday, November 3, 2025. This publication is routinely held every beginning of the month, especially on the 1st or the first Monday of each month to announce strategic data. The development of inflation and export-import data is highly needed by stakeholders and the business world in making policies.

SATU Indonesia Gallery (16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025). As part of the 16th SATU Indonesia Awards 2025, Astra is holding the SATU Indonesia Gallery. The event will take place for 4 days, from November 3 to November 6, 2025, from 09.00-18.00 WIB at the Astra Gallery, 5th Floor of Menara Astra. This event aims to support creativity and appreciate the work of the nation's children. This gallery features a variety of unique local products, ranging from fashion, crafts, to environmentally friendly products. Information regarding various other interesting series of events can be found on the Satu Indonesia Instagram social media account.