Indonesia Investments

08/06/2026

In line with expectations, Bank Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves recorded a decline last month. On Monday (8 June 2026), the central bank of Indonesia stated that these reserves fell USD $1.3 billion, settling at USD $144.9 billion at the end of May 2026. This marks the lowest level of foreign exchange reserves since June 2024.

Bank Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 1.3 billion in May 2026 to their lowest level since 2024, driven by market interventions and capital flight.

24/09/2025

After Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa was appointed as Indonesia's new Finance Minister in September 2025 shares of cigarette manufacturers listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) soared. While we always call Indonesia's cigarette manufacturing industry a "sunset industry", we now wonder: can it turn into a sunrise?

https://www.indonesia-investments.com/news/todays-headlines/why-are-shares-of-indonesia-s-cigarette-manufacturers-soaring/item9867

23/09/2025

Following the political agreement that was reached on 13 July 2025 by European Union President Von der Leyen and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the European Union (EU) and Indonesia finalised their negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU CEPA) on 23 September 2025.



https://www.indonesia-investments.com/news/todays-headlines/trade-deals-update-on-indonesia-eu-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement/item9865

18/09/2025

Based on data from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry of Indonesia, total installed geothermal power capacity in the country currently stands at 2.74 gigawatt (GW). This puts Indonesia on second place in terms of utilization of geothermal power, after the United States (with installed capacity of 3.9 GW).
https://www.indonesia-investments.com/business/business-columns/geothermal-energy-in-indonesia-why-is-it-difficult-to-tap-huge-potential/item9859

18/09/2025

The central bank of Indonesia (Bank Indonesia) surprised markets by cutting its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 percent at the September 2025 monetary policy meeting. It was the sixth rate cut in a monetary easing cycle that started in September 2024.
https://www.indonesia-investments.com/news/todays-headlines/indonesia-s-central-bank-pursuing-economic-growth-cuts-interest-rate-again/item9858

17/09/2025

On Monday, 8 September 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto established a new ministry: the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Mochamad Irfan Yusuf (a grandson of Nahdlatul Ulama founder KH. Hasyim Asy'ari) was appointed as its minister. It is interesting to take a closer look at the purpose of (and reason behind) this new ministry.

17/09/2025

A draft law that would amend Law Number 4 of Year 2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (henceforth: RUU No. 4/2023 P2SK) is currently being discussed by Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) and cabinet. If approved, this law would somewhat change the role and power of the central bank (Bank Indonesia).

https://www.indonesia-investments.com/news/news-columns/house-discusses-draft-bill-to-change-bank-indonesia-s-mandate-positive-or-negative/item9856

10/04/2025

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Be aware that there are scammers active pretending to be Indonesia Investments on social media (WhatsApp). Indonesia Investments only uses one WhatsApp number (088 82 9875 1125) and one email address ([email protected]) for communication.

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10/05/2023

Analysis of Indonesia's economic growth in Q1-2023. Household consumption and exports still push Indonesian GDP higher, but there are some clouds at the horizon.



https://www.indonesia-investments.com/news/news-columns/economic-update-indonesia-indonesian-economy-expands-at-a-rate-of-5.03-y-y-in-q1-2023/item9629

27/04/2023

Each 21 April, celebrates ‘Kartini Day’. has become a symbol for women’s rights (female education in particular) as well as . It's reason to take a look at the role of Indonesian women in , politics and economy.

https://www.indonesia-investments.com/news/todays-headlines/kartini-day-occasion-to-take-a-look-at-the-role-of-women-in-indonesian-society-economy/item9623