Bank Indonesia Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 50 Bps to 5.25 Percent
Bank Indonesia has raised its benchmark BI-Rate by 50 basis points to 5.25 percent to stabilize the rupiah amid global shocks. Read the full details here.
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Economy
Economy
Bank Indonesia Governor Expresses Confidence in Rupiah Stabilization Amid Market Pressures
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo and Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reaffirmed Indonesia's strong economic fundamentals as the government intervenes to stabilize the rupiah.
Criminal
Police and Bank Indonesia Destroys Hundreds of Thousands Counterfeit Money
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Unit, along with Bank Indonesia and elements of the Counterfeit Rupiah Eradication Coordination Agency (Botasupal), held a press conference and ceremonial destruction of counterfeit rupiah at Bank Indonesia Headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday (5/13/2026).
Economy
Bank Indonesia Addresses Rupiah Weakness Amid Global Conflict and Seasonal Demand
Bank Indonesia implements "smart interventions" as the Rupiah hits Rp17,500 per USD due to Middle East tensions and seasonal demand. Read more for the central bank's strategy.
Economy
Bank Indonesia to Reduce Non-Underlying USD Purchase Limit to $25,000
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo announces a plan to lower the limit for USD purchases without supporting documents to $25,000 per month to curb speculation and stabilize the Rupiah. Lear more.
Economy
Rupiah Depreciation Aligned with Emerging Market Trends: Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia clarifies that the Rupiah's decline to Rp17,400 per USD follows broader trends in emerging markets. BI commits to market intervention.
Economy
Indonesia and China Launch Cross-Border QRIS Payment Linkage
Bank Indonesia and China officially launch cross-border QRIS, allowing seamless retail payments using local currencies (Rupiah and Yuan) to boost tourism and trade.
Economy
Bank Indonesia Holds BI-Rate at 4.75 Percent to Stabilize Rupiah
Bank Indonesia maintains the BI-Rate at 4.75% in April 2026 to strengthen Rupiah stability amid global economic volatility and Middle East tensions.
Economy
BI Governor Reassures Global Investors of Indonesia’s Policy Trajectory
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo assures global investors that Indonesia’s economic policies are on track during the IMF Spring Meeting. Read more on our portal.
Economy
Bank Indonesia Signals End of Rate Cuts as Global Tensions Surge
Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo signals an end to interest rate cuts, citing Middle East conflict and Rupiah stability. Read the full monetary recalibration report here.
Economy
Rupiah Slips Past 17,000 as Bank Indonesia Boosts Monetary Intervention
Bank Indonesia optimizes monetary operations as the Rupiah weakens past Rp17,000 due to global tensions. Read the full stability report and BI intervention strategy here.
National
BI Forwards the Schedule for Money Exchange Reservations for Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
Bank Indonesia (BI) has moved up the second phase of rupiah exchange reservations for the Java region through the PINTAR application.
