Business and Finance Tobacco Industry at a Crossroads: Apindo and Stakeholders Urge President Prabowo to Review Controversial Health Regulation July 23, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy JAKARTA – The Indonesian business landscape is currently facing a significant tremor as the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), in collaboration with various associations within the Tobacco Product Industry (IHT), has…
Business and Finance Strengthening National Resilience: President Prabowo Outlines Strategic Roadmap for Rural Cooperatives and Energy Security July 23, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – In a comprehensive move to fortify Indonesia’s grassroots economy and shield the nation from global geopolitical volatility, President Prabowo Subianto convened a high-level limited cabinet meeting (rapat terbatas…
Business and Finance Indonesia’s Fiscal Resilience: Minister of Finance Reports Robust 2026 First-Half APBN Performance and Global Rating Triumphs July 22, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA – In a comprehensive mid-year review that underscores Indonesia’s burgeoning economic stature, Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced on Wednesday that the State Budget (APBN) for the first…
Business and Finance Navigating the Frontlines of National Nutrition: Sudaryono Outlines President Prabowo’s Directives for BGN Reform July 22, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA – In a decisive move to overhaul the nation’s nutritional landscape, the newly inaugurated Head of the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional or BGN), Sudaryono, has unveiled a…
Business and Finance Strengthening Governance: The National Nutrition Agency Navigates Leadership Transition and Oversight Proposals July 22, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – The National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional or BGN), the cornerstone of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship social welfare agenda, is currently undergoing a significant leadership transition. Following the…
Business and Finance Jakarta’s Subterranean Transformation: MRT Monas Station Nears Completion as Phase 2A Reaches 93% Milestone July 22, 2026 Suro Senen JAKARTA – The face of Jakarta’s public transportation is undergoing a radical transformation as PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) enters the final stages of construction for the Phase 2A corridor. Connecting…
Business and Finance Bank Indonesia Holds Policy Rate at 5.75%, Unveils Bold Incentive Package to Bolster Rupiah and Attract Foreign Capital July 22, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – In a strategic move designed to balance domestic economic momentum with currency stability, Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate, the BI Rate, at…
Business and Finance Indonesia Slashes Import Duties on Plastic Raw Materials to Shield Economy from Inflationary Pressures July 22, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA – In a strategic move to safeguard the national economy against volatile global commodity prices and rising domestic inflation, the Indonesian government has officially announced a temporary abolition of…
Business and Finance Navigating Indonesia’s Digital Tax Revolution: The Rise of Coretax and the Necessity of Professional Certification July 21, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – The Indonesian fiscal landscape is currently undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. As the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) prepares for the full-scale implementation of the Core…
Business and Finance Indonesia’s 50-Year Tax Holiday: A Strategic Gambit for the International Financial Center July 20, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – In a move designed to catapult Indonesia into the upper echelons of global high finance, the Ministry of Finance has unveiled a sweeping fiscal incentive package for the…
