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Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) DIY region calls for increased public awareness of fraud methods amid rapid digital finance adoption, urging people to stay vigilant and exercise caution.
Read the full brief →Indonesian financial regulator OJK approves the merger of PT Bank Perekonomian Rakyat Mulyo Lumintu into PT BPR ... in Magelang, central Java. Details on the beneficiary parties or final structure were not…
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS ditutup melemah sekitar 0,5% (89 poin) seiring dugaan bahwa suku bunga AS bisa bertahan lebih lama. Laporan ini berasal dari ANTARA Financial News (Indonesia).
Indonesia's financial regulator says CIMB Niaga is continuing to adjust its business processes in preparation for the spin-off of UUS (convertible private sharia unit) as part of restructuring efforts.…
Suroso Isnandar was officially appointed as PT PLN (Persero) President Director on October 14, 2026, succeeding the previous leadership. The announcement appears in Indonesian economic news, but details about…
PT Taspen (Persero) says it is prepared to adapt to government plans to disburse pension funds directly from the state treasury, signaling potential changes to pension administration in Indonesia.
A collaboration between Indonesia's state-owned social security and pension company Asabri and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) delivered financial literacy training to 30 retired personnel in Bali.…
The West Java provincial government is awaiting the Ministry of Home Affairs’ evaluation of a proposed Rp3.4 trillion regional loan. Details on eligibility, potential disbursement, and approval criteria have…
Bank Jatim teams up with 10 housing developers under the association of member companies to expand access to home financing for the public.
An Indonesian automotive article explains signs that indicate a vehicle battery (aki) is weakening, highlighting its importance in supplying electrical power to start the engine. The piece notes practical…
PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Sulawesi Tengah (Bank Sulteng) affirms ongoing weekend operations and will keep all branch offices serving customers. The announcement notes all branches across the network will…
Ombudsman Republik Indonesia perwakilan Kalimantan Utara and Komisi VII DPR RI announce strengthened collaboration to tackle obstacles facing micro, small, and medium enterprises in Kalimantan Utara…
The Indonesian Audit Board (BPK) identifies various problems in the management of state finances totaling Rp49.28 trillion. Details on the specific issues, affected agencies, and corrective actions were not…
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS dibuka melemah sekitar 0,16% (28 poin), dengan pergerakan terkait laporan ancaman serangan militer AS terhadap Iran.
Indonesia’s Deposit Insurance Agency (LPS) has paid Rp46.8 billion in insured deposits for four Shariah-compliant banks (BPRS) in Aceh that were revoked by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Details on…
Indonesia’s PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI) announced updates to the WOND R digital features available to priority customers, signaling continued enhancement of its digital banking suite.
At the SEACEN Summit, Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Ricky P. Gozali outlined three priority areas for central banks as artificial intelligence becomes more prominent, underscoring cautious and measured…
Indonesia’s Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) plans a 6% subsidized mortgage rate, as stated by BTN President Director Nixon L. P. Napitupulu, aiming to assist lower-middle-income communities.
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara calls on the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) to raise the quality of its oversight. Details on specific measures, timelines, or authorities were…
The government plans to reintroduce Bantuan Subsidi Upah (BSU) in Q4 2026, providing Rp900,000 to eligible workers. Details on eligibility and how to check recipients are outlined by the source. Exact…
Indonesia’s financial regulator OJK has announced credit-relief measures for residents affected by the Flores earthquake, with praise from the NTT governor for the policy. Details on eligibility, duration,…
Antara reports that Transfer to Regions (TKD) allocations in Kalimantan Barat have reached Rp12.33 trillion as of August 31, 2026. No further details on distribution, beneficiaries, or policy changes are…
Bank Indonesia observes that nonresident investors show positive interest in policies that increase hedging cost incentives. The report does not specify figures or implementation details, maintaining…
Indonesian rupiah strengthened at closing, rising 87 points (about 0.48%) to Rp17,894 per dollar, with Bank Indonesia reportedly keeping its market intervention stance steady.
Indonesia’s Minister of Cooperatives states that public savings deposited in cooperatives will be insured by Lembaga Penjamin Simpanan (LPS). The announcement highlights potential guarantees for cooperative…
Bank Indonesia signals multiple strategies to guard the rupiah amid challenges, with no further details disclosed. The information highlights ongoing efforts to maintain exchange rate stability in Indonesia.
Nilai tukar rupiah terhadap dolar AS ditutup melemah, mengikuti eskalasi konflik antara Iran dan Amerika Serikat. Detail penerapan angka penurunan tidak disebutkan dalam sumber yang tersedia.
Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti outlined several reasons for maintaining the benchmark interest rate at 5.75%. The remarks were reported by Antara News.
A Bank Indonesia provincial representative in East Java says the province possesses significant social and economic capital that could strengthen Indonesia’s Islamic economy nationwide. The statement…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy urges QRIS Star to serve as both a product catalog and a classification framework for Indonesian creative economy offerings.
The Indonesian Blockchain Association (ABI) notes a growing user base and economic value of crypto assets, underscoring their expanding role in Indonesia’s digital economy. The statement highlights potential…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) states that development of the financial technology and innovation sector (ITSK) rests on four core pillars, forming the foundation for growth and regulation.…
Bank Indonesia reports that broad money (M2) in August 2026 rose by 8.2% year-on-year, reaching Rp10,448.1 trillion. The release notes the sustained liquidity in the economy without providing figures beyond…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara says he is preparing three steps to strengthen oversight at the Customs Directorate General. Details on the steps and implementation timelines have not been…
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance announces the appointment of 14 new senior officials within the ministry and its secretariat. The move signals ongoing leadership changes in fiscal administration. Details…
President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the Finance Ministry’s report on the settlement of government obligations tied to the BLBI program, signaling a positive step in resolving these financial responsibilities.…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister states that the BLBI debt obligation has been settled. The announcement notes the debt instrument issued under BLBI is considered paid, though no further details are provided.
Inggit Primadevi of NielsenIQ Indonesia highlights four financial indicators to monitor for the financial health of youth. Details beyond these four indicators are not provided in the brief.
An Indonesian report highlights the Ministry of Finance as a pivotal institution in governance since its early years, outlining a long line of ministers. The piece emphasizes institutional importance but does…
The Indonesian government reports transfer payments to regions totaling Rp504.3 trillion as of August 31. The release notes ongoing disbursement of funds under the regional transfer budget but provides no…
On September 17 each year, Indonesian transport sector workers commemorate National Transportation Day (Harhubnas), reflecting on its history, objectives, and significance. The observance highlights the role…
Wakil Menteri Keuangan Juda Agung suggests future use of big data and related technologies may enhance tax collection efficiency, though details are not provided and certainty remains limited.
Authorities in East Java report seizing 284.01 million illegal cigarettes from 1,568 enforcement actions, as part of ongoing efforts by the tax directorate general and regional finance ministry offices. The…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) budget for 2027 remains set at Rp16.65 trillion after Banggar deliberations, with no change announced in the approved ceiling.
The Banda Aceh municipal government offers reductions on principal amounts and removes administrative sanctions for overdue PBB-P2 taxes, with discounts reaching as high as 75%. The announcement notes relief…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) notes that 42 financing companies have a gross non-performing financing (NPF) ratio exceeding 5%. The report highlights ongoing risk monitoring within the…
PT Bank Maybank Indonesia Tbk now operates as an integrated financial group following the completion of the acquisition of three entities, signaling a structural consolidation within its operations. The…
President Prabowo Subianto has officially sworn in Suahasil Nazara to replace Purbaya Yudhi as Finance Minister. The profile of Nazara and the leadership change were announced by the presidency and reported…
Indonesia’s PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) and PT Batavia Prosperindo Asset Management (Batavia) announced the rollout of a Shariah-compliant equity mutual fund based on the US dollar. No further details on…
Bank Indonesia encourages concrete cooperation among BRICS members, including the use of local currencies in trade and financial arrangements. The brief signals a push for greater financial integration within…
Indonesia’s PT Asuransi Jiwa IFG (IFG Life), part of the Indonesia Financial Group, reports Rp9.4 trillion in claims paid from January to July 2026. The data are preliminary and sourced from IFG Life…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) reports that banking sector optimism remains intact for Q3 2026 despite prevailing uncertainties. The briefing underscores cautious confidence but does not…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has urged local governments to prepare mitigation for risks if they proceed with issuing bonds. The remarks emphasize prudent planning, but the details of the…
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa notes that BNPB currently has a ready-to-use disaster fund of Rp950 billion. No further details or timelines are provided.
Indonesia reports growing Islamic financial assets, rising to Rp3.131 trillion, according to Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto. The update signals stronger Islamic finance instruments but details on…
An Indonesian report explains that employees facing termination (PHK) and those who resign both end their employment, but the article outlines distinctions in severance rights. The piece emphasizes legal…
Bitcoin remains around $78,000 after failing to hold the $80,000 level, with market attention turning to potential ETF-driven flows and actions by The Fed. The report notes uncertainty about future movements…
PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BSI) aims to enhance community economic independence by boosting literacy and related measures within pesantren settings, signaling a shift toward greater financial…
Isma Yatun, chairperson of Indonesia’s Audit Board (BPK), held talks with the heads of supreme audit institutions representing MIKTA member countries. The meeting focused on cooperation among SAIs but details…
GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) Bandung 2026 is set to run 9–13 September 2026. The event details include the schedule, venue, ticket prices, and how to buy tickets. The report notes the…
The Indonesian government raised Rp34 trillion through the auction of nine series of Government Securities (SUN) on September 1, 2026. Details on subscription by series and investor mix were not provided in…
Head of Indonesia’s Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) Muhammad Yusuf Ateh says supervisory results indicate there is still room to enhance the effectiveness of TKD funds. Details are not…
The government and the Indonesian House of Representatives have reached consensus on macroeconomic assumptions, development targets, and development indicators to be used in the 2027 draft state budget.…
The North Sumatra provincial government is examining a potential adjustment to the Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) based on regional revenue. The proposal, voiced by Governor Bobby Nasution, remains under…
Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, proposes increasing electricity subsidies in the 2027 draft budget to Rp117.84 trillion, as part of budget planning. Details on…
Bank Indonesia and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have named banks in Indonesia and Singapore that can facilitate RI-Singapore Local Currency Transactions (LCT). The announcement confirms coordination…
Indonesia’s financial regulator OJK plans to release a roadmap aimed at strengthening the Islamic Financing Institutions, Mutual Funds and other Sharia-compliant financing vehicles sector. Details on specific…
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has proposed raising the foreign ownership limit in insurance companies from the current 80% to strengthen capital. The proposal signals potential easing for…
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President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday welcomed United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for bilateral talks at ...
Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Richard Tampubolon has emphasized the need to accelerate post-disaster recovery so ...
The Government Communication Agency (Bakom) reported that the Prabowo Subianto–Gibran Rakabuming Raka ...
Indonesia stopped importing rice for domestic consumption in 2025 during the first two years of President Prabowo ...
The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has recorded several ...
Indonesia’s contingent showcased Madura batik motifs on outfits designed by Ivan Gunawan during the parade at the ...
Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is looking to the digital economy to help drive economic ...
Five journalists and three boat personnel went missing in the Sunda Strait on Sept. 7 while covering Mount Anak ...
The Government Communication Agency (Bakom) reported that the "3 Million Homes" program achieved 324,213 ...
The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has brought 10,070 Red and ...
The Trade Ministry has encouraged businesses to take advantage of trade agreements under the Association of Southeast ...
Two Indonesian researchers have received Indroyono Soesilo Awards at the 47th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS) ...
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has stressed the need for even fuel oil distribution and adequate stock to help ...
The Cooperatives Ministry estimated that Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDKMP) could save households Rp200 ...
Indonesia is opening up partnership opportunities for European investors to develop the tilapia and seaweed industries, ...
Jakarta recycled 18,400 gallons and 47,000 used plastic bottles into decorative boats for the 2026 Cilung Boat Festival ...
The Public Housing Savings Management Agency (BP Tapera) is encouraging young workers to purchase their first homes ...
The Thousand Islands District Government has reported that the implementation of the Free Health Check-up (CKG) in this ...
The Public Works Ministry is advancing the rehabilitation and reconstruction of 413 disaster-damaged public facilities ...
Fuel queues at gas stations across Bali have gradually eased following measures to address supply and distribution ...
The Defense Ministry has assured the public that Indonesia's first aircraft carrier, KRI Sriwijaya-100, is ready to ...
-Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global, a private technology company established to make the award-winning technology ...
Indonesian Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi urged airlines to uphold the rights of passengers affected by the ...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Jakarta on Saturday evening to begin his official ...
Indonesia's Transportation Ministry is monitoring the impact of forest and land fires on 16 airports in Papua, ...
Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that two years into President Prabowo ...
Indonesia's chamber of commerce, Kadin Indonesia, has signed a partnership agreement with Senegal's National ...
Indonesia's bid to become a developed nation by 2045 hinges on households, but programs to reach them are ...
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism aims to preserve Prambanan Temple as a living cultural heritage site by ...
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism is working to boost competitiveness, market access, investment and partnerships for ...
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) used 2.4 tons of dry ice in a two-day weather modification ...
Forest fire haze and strong tailwinds forced airlines to cancel several flights to and from Palu, the capital of ...
The Integrated People's School (Sekolah Rakyat Terintegrasi/SRT) 32 Natuna in Indonesia's Riau Islands held an ...
As the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reaches its two-year ...
The Indonesian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, has expressed optimism that a bilateral business forum between Indonesian and ...
The Indonesian government has extended the deadline for mandatory halal certification for certain products and services ...
Opportunity Intelligence
Track the ongoing M2 growth to inform policy decisions, liquidity management, and market expectations.
Potential mobilization of Rp950 billion for disaster response and resilience efforts
