Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves remained stable amid economic turbulence, including the threat of import tariffs from the United States.
The Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) and Trump’s new tariff policy will reshape Indonesia’s export landscape to become more diversified. Exports to the European Union have the potential to increase, while the U.S. export market may not necessarily contract.
Music royalty regulations for commercial use in cafés and restaurants have caused concern among business owners, particularly café, restaurant, and hotel operators.
Indonesia opens the import channel for medical devices from the European Union to improve domestic healthcare services. The government is reminded not to repeat the mistakes made in the pharmaceutical industry.
As many as 40% of respondents stated that MSMEs face difficulties in gaining access to bank credit. The survey also highlighted three key factors for MSME development: easier access to credit, effective promotion and market expansion strategies, and sound business management.
Fresh optimism for the automotive industry is emerging from rising consumer interest in electric vehicles. The appeal extends beyond hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs); battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are also drawing buyers.
Paylater services continue to surge in Indonesia, offering consumers—and even business owners, a short-term financial solution amid weakening purchasing power. However, experts warn that the “buy now, pay later” model carries risks, from defaults to rising consumer debt. Data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) shows that Indonesians’ debt
National natural gas production has contributed to keeping industries running, although the use of natural gas to increase state revenue has also grown.
PT Pertamina (Persero) has officially begun producing bioavtur/Pertamina Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from a blend of Used Cooking Oil (UCO), an innovation aimed at accelerating the transition to clean energy and reducing emissions.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite Index (IHSG) set a new all-time high on Thursday’s (August 14) trading session, closing at 7,931.25, up 0.49% from the opening. This breaks the previous record of 7,910 set on September 19, 2024.
The Consumer Savings Index (IMK) in July recorded a decline compared to the previous month. This decrease was driven by higher household spending on education as the new academic year began.
Indonesia’s stock market is showing impressive performance, with the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) poised to continue its rally and potentially break through the next psychological threshold of 8,000.
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