President publicly defends free meals, Board of Peace, and growth strategy in an unusually open…
Indonesian Economy
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Indonesia Finance Regulator Shake-Up: Parliament Confirms New OJK Leadership to Restore Investor Trust
by batamnews8by batamnews8Lawmakers back Friderica Widyasari Dewi and Hasan Fawzi to lead market reforms Indonesia’s parliament has…
Electricity tariffs and housing costs drive annual inflation despite monthly deflation Indonesia opened 2026 with…
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Rupiah Under Pressure: Currency Nears Rp17,000 Amid Global and Domestic Risks
by batamnews8by batamnews8Dollar strength, geopolitical tension, and fiscal concerns weigh heavily on Indonesia’s currency Indonesia’s currency market…
New excise layer targets illegal cigarettes as authorities ramp up nationwide enforcement Indonesia is preparing…
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Indonesian Government and Central Bank Stay Confident on Rupiah Outlook
by batamnews8by batamnews8Finance minister and central bank say economic recovery will support rupiah stability Despite short-term global…
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Jakarta Wage Debate: Labor Groups Reject 2026 Minimum Wage as Living Costs Rise
by batamnews8by batamnews8Workers protest Jakarta’s 2026 wage hike, calling it insufficient amid soaring living expenses Jakarta’s latest…
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BPJS TK Eyes Global Expansion: Indonesia’s Pension Fund Targets AI Infrastructure Abroad
by batamnews8by batamnews8BPJS Ketenagakerjaan prepares to invest up to 5% offshore, focusing on AI supply chains and…
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Minister Purbaya Warns Banks: Don’t Use Rp200 Trillion State Funds to Buy US Dollars
by batamnews8by batamnews8Indonesia’s finance chief tightens oversight on state deposits, threatens action against banks misusing public funds…
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Friendship or Exploitation? The Enduring Obsession with Harga Teman in Indonesia
by batamnews8by batamnews8The paradox of “friend price” reveals how loyalty, culture, and commerce collide in Indonesia’s marketplace…
