Economy and Business

Jakarta, Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) has announced its strategic intent to regulate silver futures trading, a move necessitated by the escalating public interest in precious metal investments extending beyond the traditional allure of gold. This proactive measure, articulated by Tirta Karma Senjaya, the Head of Bappebti, during an appearance on CNN Indonesia Prime News titled "Gold Under …

Jakarta, Indonesia (ANTARA) – Beyond the perennial allure of gold, silver has firmly established itself as another precious metal of significant strategic value, increasingly recognized as a robust investment instrument. Its popularity has been on a steady upward trajectory, fueled by a growing public awareness of its multifaceted potential for profitability in the future. For discerning investors keen to tap …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a crucial diplomatic and economic outreach effort, Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, held high-level meetings with prominent institutional investors in New York and Washington D.C., United States, on Monday, April 13, 2026. The strategic engagements were designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s robust macroeconomic fundamentals and its forward-looking fiscal strategies, directly addressing potential …

Jakarta, VIVA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly revised upwards its growth projections for Russia, primarily attributing this unexpected resilience to elevated global commodity prices. This positive adjustment for Russia, however, arrives shadowed by a stark warning from the multilateral lender regarding the mounting economic risks posed by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which is increasingly …

Jakarta, Indonesia – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Indonesia as a significant "bright spot" in the global economy, a beacon of resilience amidst pervasive international pressures and uncertainties. This commendation was delivered by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during the prestigious IMF Spring Meetings held in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, April 14th, underscoring the Southeast Asian nation’s exceptional …

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Iran’s national currency, the rial, has been under intense global scrutiny amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and the far-reaching impact of global economic policies. A defining moment in this ongoing saga occurred when former United States President Donald Trump’s administration initiated a series of stringent measures, notably imposing tariffs of up to 25 percent on countries engaging in …

Jakarta – PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN), one of Indonesia’s leading state-owned banks with a primary focus on housing finance, has articulated a considered response to the recent regulatory amendment by the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). The new OJK directive stipulates that debts under Rp 1 million will no longer be displayed in the Financial Information Service System …