Economists widely anticipate Bank Indonesia (BI) will implement a strategic interest rate reduction of 25 basis points (bps) to 4.50% this Wednesday, October 22nd, following its latest Board of Governors' Meeting (RDG). This projected move…
Gold’s Historic Ascent: New All-Time Highs Amid Geopolitical…
Spot gold prices recently shattered records, surging to an all-time high last Friday before easing slightly. This dramatic rally, building on substantial gains from the preceding Thursday, underscores gold's enduring appeal as a safe-haven asset…
IHSG Plunge: Conglomerate Correction Prompts Blue-Chip Revival as…
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) experienced a significant downturn, plummeting -2.57% on Friday, October 17, to close at 7,916. This sharp daily drop culminated in a steeper weekly decline of -4.14% for the benchmark index.…
Indonesia’s Major SOE Shakeup: Prabowo Slashes State Firms,…
Indonesia's President, Prabowo Subianto, has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda, issuing a sweeping directive to drastically cut the number of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from approximately 1,000 to a streamlined 200. Concurrently, his administration has amended…
Indonesia’s Waste-to-Energy Revolution: New Policy Unlocks Billions in…
President Prabowo Subianto has set the stage for a transformative era in Indonesia's sustainable development, signing Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 109/2025 on October 10, 2025. This landmark policy, focusing on the conversion of waste into…
Indonesia Unleashes Green Power: Prabowo Mandates Waste-to-Energy Boom…
Indonesia is poised for a significant leap in its energy transition journey, as President Prabowo Subianto formally issued a presidential regulation that will fundamentally reshape waste management and renewable energy generation. This decisive move is…
Indonesia Accelerates: New 5.67% GDP Target Fueled by…
Indonesia is gearing up for a significant economic acceleration, with Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa projecting a robust 5.67% Year-on-Year (YoY) GDP growth for the fourth quarter of 2025. This revised forecast, a confident uplift…
US-China Trade War Escalates: Rare Earths Become the…
The intricate dance of US-China trade relations continues its volatile rhythm, with critical rare earth minerals now emerging as a central pawn in a high-stakes geopolitical chess match. Recent pronouncements from former US President Donald…
Indonesia’s Automotive Sector: ASII Accelerates, Motorcycles Roar Back…
Indonesia's dynamic automotive market presented a nuanced picture in September 2025. While overall car sales faced lingering year-on-year headwinds, a significant sequential recovery was evident, largely propelled by market leader Astra International. Concurrently, the motorcycle…
