Indonesia to Boost Imports of U.S. Products Amid Tariff Tensions
Indonesia is set to provide fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to increase imports of U.S. products and maintain the competitiveness of its exports to the U.S. Read more.
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Economy
Economy
IDX Temporarily Halts Trading After Jakarta Composite Index Plunges Over 8%
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) triggered a trading halt AT 9 am local time on Tuesday (8/4/2025) after the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index fell more than 8%.
Economy
President Prabowo to Equip 80,000 Village Co-ops with Trucks and Pharmacies
President Prabowo Subianto announced a target of equipping 80,000 village cooperatives,with trucks for crop distribution, cold storage facilities, and affordable pharmacies. Read more.
Economy
Absence of RI Ambassador to US Won’t Impact Tariff Talks: Deputy Foreign Minister
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arif Havas Oegroseno said o that the current vacancy in the Indonesian ambassador post to the US will not affect upcoming high-level tariff negotiations with Washington. Read more.
Economy
President Prabowo, PM Anwar Discuss Impact of Trump’s Tariff Policy on ASEAN
President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new import tariff policy on ASEAN. Read more.
Economy
Indonesia Chooses Diplomacy Over Retaliation in US Tariff Dispute
Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesia has opted for negotiation rather than retaliation in response to the United States’ reciprocal tariff policy, effective 9 April 2025. Learn more.
Economy
President Prabowo, ASEAN Leaders Discuss Response to President Trump’s Tariffs
President Prabowo Subianto held a teleconference with leaders of four ASEAN countries to discuss a coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy. Read more.
Economy
Jakarta Waives Property Tax for Homes Under Rp 2 Billion and Apartments Below Rp650 Million
The Jakarta administration has waived Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) for residential properties valued under Rp 2 billion and apartments below Rp 650 million. Learn more.
Economy
Government Waives Late Tax Payment and Filing Penalties Due to Long Holiday
The government has officially waived penalties for late tax payments and annual tax return (SPT) filings due to the HIndu’s Nyepi Day of Silence and Muslim’s Eid al-Fitr holidays. Learn more.
Economy
Danantara CEO Confident New Leadership Signals Economic Optimism
Rosan Roeslani, the CEO of Badan Pengelola Investasi Danantara) sovereign wealth fund, raised his confidence that the newly established leadership structure will instill confidence in Indonesia’s economy and benefit the nation. Learn more.
Economy
Affordable Food Program Covers 2,158 Locations Nationwide: NFA
The National Food Agency has organized 2,158 affordable food markets across 31 provinces and 205 cities and regencies to stabilize food prices and ensure accessibility, particularly during Ramadan and ahead of Eid Al-Fitr 2025. Learn more.
Economy
Indonesia Airlines Has Yet to Apply for Flight Permit: Transportation Ministry
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has not received any permit applications or operational requests from Indonesia Airlines. Read more.
