Energy Ministry to Review Groundwater Permits After Controversy Over AQUA’s Water Source
Indonesia’s energy ministry to review groundwater permits amid AQUA’s water source controversy over alleged use of bore wells. Read the full story here.
Category 'Economy'
Economy
Economy
Indonesia–Brazil CEPA Talks Worth Over $5 Billion To Start: President Prabowo
Indonesia and Brazil agreed to start CEPA talks and sealed $5 billion in deals spanning energy, mining, and trade. Read the full details here. Learn more.
Economy
Finance Minister Opens Possibility of Civil Servant Pay Raise in 2026
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says a civil servant salary increase in 2026 remains possible, pending fiscal review and government priorities. Read more here.
Economy
Govt Confirms One Clove Container Suspected of Radioactive Cesium-137 Contamination
Indonesia confirms one container of cloves suspected of radioactive Cesium-137 contamination, with authorities assuring public safety and continued U.S. market access. Read the full investigation details.
Economy
President Prabowo Orders Rapid Oil Refinery Push, Legalization of Thousands of People’s Wells
President Prabowo Subianto pushes faster refinery development and legal recognition for thousands of local oil wells. Discover how this move strengthens Indonesia’s energy sector. Read more now.
Economy
Danantara Turns to Government Bonds to Shield National Investments
Danantara Indonesia invests in government bonds to safeguard national capital and stabilize portfolios. Learn how this strategy supports Indonesia’s economy—read the full story now.
Economy
National
Foreign State-Owned Enterprises Executives Not Immune from Indonesian Law: AGO
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office says foreign executives in state firms can face prosecution if they break the law. Read the full story.
Economy
Finance Minister Warns Idle Budgets May Be Diverted to Debt Payments
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa warns that unspent budgets may be redirected to debt payments to ensure fiscal efficiency. Read the full report here.
Economy
Free Meal Program to Power Indonesia’s 8% Economic Growth: President Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto unveils bold plans to push Indonesia’s economy to 8% growth through free meal programs, job creation, and foreign investments. Read the full story.
Economy
Bali Named Asia’s Best Island 2025 by Condé Nast Traveller UK
Bali wins “Best Island in Asia 2025” by Condé Nast Traveller UK, reaffirming Indonesia’s tourism excellence and global appeal. Learn more.
Economy
Finance Minister Launches “Lapor Pak Purbaya” Hotline for Tax and Customs Complaints
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa launches “Lapor Pak Purbaya,” a WhatsApp-based service for tax and customs complaints in Indonesia. Read the full report.
Economy
President Prabowo Hails Rp 50 Trillion “Patriot Bond” Milestone Amid Massive Investment Push
President Prabowo Subianto celebrates the Patriot Bond’s Rp50 trillion milestone as Indonesia boosts major investment and clean energy projects. Read the full report here.
