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

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

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

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One by One, Private Gas Station Fuel Supply Problems Resolved

The supply of fuel oil (BBM) from the private company BP has begun to return to public filling stations (SPBU) for the type of RON 92 in the Jabodetabek and West Java areas. 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 consider the policy to be an effort by the government to restore governance in the downstream sector to a regulated policy. With a one-door fuel import procurement solution, private gas stations are no longer free in terms of importing fuel.

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Expectations for UMKM from the regulation on the provision of 30% public space

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

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Strengthen Digital Ecosystem to Maintain Crypto Market Integrity

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

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

The results of the 2025Global Cities Index (GCI) measurement conducted by Kearney Foresight reveal a cityscape that is both sustainable and transforming. New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore retain their top five positions from last year's GCI. These five cities underscore the resilience of established global cities. Jakarta ranked 71st, up three places from last year.
The 2025 Global Cities Index evaluates the connectivity and global 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 dynamism and reach of urban centers. It also measures a city's ability to attract, retain and generate the global movement of people, capital and ideas.

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

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