The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) is set to usher in a new era of market transparency and liquidity by significantly increasing its minimum free float requirement. This pivotal move, confirmed by Reuters, will see the…
Indonesia’s Corruption Crackdown: Kerry Riza Sentenced in US$17…
In a landmark decision, the Jakarta Corruption Court delivered a sweeping verdict early Friday morning, sentencing Muhammad Kerry Adrianto Riza, son of business magnate Muhammad Riza Chalid, to 15 years in prison. This judgment is…
Astra International’s FY2025 Earnings: Financial Services Bolster Performance…
Astra International (ASII), Indonesia's diversified titan, reported a net profit of IDR 8.3 trillion in 4Q25, a modest 3% year-on-year (YoY) increase despite a 7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) dip. This brought its full-year 2025 net profit…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Initiates Sweeping Tax Refund Audit…
Indonesia's fiscal health is under the microscope as Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announces a rigorous audit targeting recipients of large and suspicious tax refunds from the 2025 fiscal year. This decisive move comes in…
BBRI’s Q4 Surge Propels 2025 Earnings, Signals Prudent…
Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI) staged a remarkable financial comeback in the fourth quarter of 2025, recording a net profit of IDR 15.9 trillion (+7% YoY, +9% QoQ). This powerful performance significantly mitigated earlier declines, bringing…
Mining Sector Under Scrutiny: Unpacking the Financial Ripple…
Recent enforcement actions, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals linked to alleged illegal mining operations, cast a long shadow over the extractive sector. While initially appearing as a law enforcement matter, these developments carry…
Bareskrim Polri Dismantles Major Illegal Tin Mining &…
The fight against resource crime in Indonesia has taken a decisive turn. In a significant operation, the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Indonesian National Police (Bareskrim Polri) has apprehended 11 individuals suspected of orchestrating an…
Indonesia’s Landmark IDR 173.4 Trillion Debt Switch Deal…
Indonesia's financial architects are fortifying the nation's fiscal resilience. Director General Suminto at the Ministry of Finance has confirmed a groundbreaking agreement with Bank Indonesia: a substantial IDR 173.4 trillion debt switch involving State Securities…
Indonesian Banking Titans: Mandiri and BNI Set Early…
Indonesia's banking heavyweights, Bank Mandiri (BMRI) and Bank Negara Indonesia (BBNI), have unveiled their bank-only performance for January 2026, offering an early glimpse into their strategic trajectories and the health of the sector. While both…