DPR Passes 2026 State Budget: $236 Billion Spending Approved
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) passes the 2026 State Budget with Rp3,842 trillion in spending and a Rp698 trillion deficit. Read the full story here.
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Economy
Economy
Energy Ministry Suspends 190 Mining Licenses Over Violations in Coal and Mineral Sector
Indonesia suspends 190 coal and mineral mining licenses after violations of reclamation and production rules. Read the full news here.
Economy
Finance Ministry Unlocks Rp168.5 Trillion Budget to Boost Priority Programs
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance releases Rp168.5 trillion in blocked budgets to fund priority programs including education and agricultural initiatives. Read the full details.
Economy
Indonesia Eyes Battery Industry Collaboration with Turkiye Amid EV Boom
Indonesia pledges support for collaboration with Turkiye in the battery sector to boost EV supply chains and technology transfer. Read full details of the partnership and Teknofest insights.
Economy
Anggito Abimanyu the New LPS Commissioner Chair for 2025–2030
Anggito Abimanyu appointed Chairman of Indonesia’s Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) for 2025–2030, succeeding Purbaya. Read the full report now.
Economy
Finance Minister Vows to Fix Coretax Issues Within a Month
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa promises Coretax system fixes within a month, with support from external IT experts to ensure stability and efficiency. Learn more.
Economy
Govt Offers VAT Discount on Air Tickets for Christmas-New Year Travel 2025
Indonesia to cut VAT on airline tickets and transport during Christmas-New Year 2025 holidays, part of stimulus to boost travel and economy. Read more.
Economy
Govt to Pay Intern Wages in National Internship Program: MInister Airlangga
Indonesia to fund intern wages at provincial minimum levels under the National Internship Program, targeting 20,000 graduates. Read the full news.
Economy
Indonesia Blocks 9 Containers of Radioactive-Tainted Imports from the Philippines
Indonesia’s Bapeten blocks nine import containers contaminated with radioactive Cesium-137 from the Philippines, ordering re-export after detection in Tanjung Priok. Read more.
Economy
Garuda CEO Flies to U.S. with President Prabowo, Talks Boeing Jet Deal
Garuda CEO joins President Prabowo in the U.S. to discuss Boeing aircraft deal, signaling bold fleet expansion and market dominance plan. Read the full story.
Economy
Indonesia and Turkiye Draft Roadmap to Boost Strategic Industrial Ties
Indonesia and Turkey are drafting a roadmap to expand industrial cooperation in EV batteries, textiles, defense, and halal industries. Read the full update here.
Economy
Indonesia Sees 10% Jump in Foreign Visitors in 2025
Indonesia records 10% rise in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, signaling a strong recovery in the tourism sector. Minister highlights sustainable growth. Read more here.
