Indonesia’s aspiration to have an advanced economy and a prosperous society can be realized through a thriving and growing business sector.
Communication ethics requires respect for the rights and dignity of every individual.
For a businessperson, sports are not just about maintaining physical health. More than that, this activity is closely correlated with work performance and mindset development.
The war between Thailand and Cambodia presents an opportunity for Indonesia to attract foreign tourists (wisman) who had initially planned to vacation in those countries to instead redirect their trips to Indonesia.
This decision serves as a stimulus to accelerate economic growth, taking into account the tendency of the U.S. central bank, The Federal Reserve (The Fed), to also lower its interest rate (Fed Funds Rate/FFR).
The logistics industry has the opportunity to take part in the government’s mega project to develop more than 80,000 Merah-Putih Village Cooperatives (KDMP), becoming a key spearhead in the distribution of agricultural products and various essential goods.
The government has increased the allocation for the food security budget in the 2026 State Budget Draft (RAPBN) by 5.9 percent to IDR 164.41 trillion. This reflects the government’s serious commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency, particularly in rice and corn.
Citing OECD data, in 2023 Indonesia’s tax ratio stood at 12%. This figure is still below that of other countries, such as Malaysia (13.1%), Singapore (13.7%), China (20.4%), South Korea (28.9%), and Japan (34.4%).
In the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN), the MBG program budget rises to IDR 355 trillion, a 400% increase compared to the 2025 budget of only IDR 71 trillion. This presents both opportunities and challenges for the business sector.
Regional heads are expected to be more creative in exploring new sources of regional revenue (PAD) to cover deficits caused by reduced transfers from the central government.
Curated key events that the business universe needs to know to kick off the day.
Amid global uncertainty and signs of a domestic economic slowdown, Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) remains optimistic that the banking sector will maintain stable performance.
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