Rupiah Hits Record Low of Rp18,040 per Dollar as Global Pressures...
The rupiah has entered uncharted territory. On June 4, 2026, Indonesia’s currency weakened beyond the psychological threshold of Rp18,000 against the US dollar, reaching...
Indonesia’s Manufacturing PMI Returns to Expansion as Domestic Demand Strengthens
Indonesia's manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilization in May 2026 after slipping into contraction a month earlier. The latest data from S&P Global revealed...
Weak Rupiah Makes Indonesia Cheaper for Tourists but Brings New Challenges
A weaker rupiah may sound worrying for Indonesia’s economy, but for many foreign travelers, weak rupiah is turning the country into an even more...
Batam Investment Surges Past Rp17 Trillion in First Quarter of 2026
Batam is strengthening its position as one of Indonesia’s most important investment destinations. While competition for investment across Southeast Asia continues to intensify, the...
Indonesia Promises No Tax Policies That Disrupt Business Climate
Indonesia’s Finance Minister is trying to calm growing concerns from businesses over tax uncertainty. Amid speculation about new taxes and stricter enforcement, the government...
Indonesia Plans Bali Financial Center Inspired by Dubai Model
Indonesia is preparing an ambitious new financial hub in Bali, and the government wants it to compete on an international level. The planned Indonesia...
Government Prepares Kura-Kura SEZ Bali for International Financial Center
A new ambition is taking shape in Bali, and it goes far beyond tourism. The island is now being considered as a future hub...
Manufacturing and Investment Push Batam Growth to 6.76 Percent
Batam is pulling ahead, and the numbers make that clear. While many regions are still finding their pace, this city is moving faster and...
Indonesia Just Added South Korea to Its QRIS Payment Network
Something big just happened in the world of digital payments and Indonesia is right in the middle of it. Bank Indonesia (BI) has officially...
Three New BI-FAST Features Aim to Simplify Mass and Recurring Payments
Money is moving faster than ever in Indonesia, and BI-FAST is right at the center of it. During the fourth quarter of 2025, transactions...
