Economy and Business

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has executed a major enforcement operation in East Java, resulting in the seizure of 1,048 tons of imported shrimp suspected of being illegally diverted into the domestic market. This strategic intervention, which the ministry estimates has prevented a potential national economic loss of approximately Rp405.8 billion, underscores the government’s commitment to …

Jakarta — In a continuing manifestation of appreciation for the tireless dedication of mosque caretakers and administrators, popularly known as marbot and khadimul masjid, major bottled water producer Aqua has once again partnered with the Indonesian Mosque Council (Dewan Masjid Indonesia/DMI) and the Istiqlal Mosque Management Agency (Badan Pengelola Masjid Istiqlal/BPMI). This year, the collaborative initiative successfully facilitated the departure …

The Indonesian government, under the strategic direction of President Prabowo Subianto, has officially embarked on a transformative journey toward national energy independence by initiating the development of E50, a bioethanol-blended fuel containing 50 percent plant-based additives. This ambitious policy, spearheaded by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia, seeks to replicate the success of the nation’s biodiesel program, …

JAKARTA — Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), Indonesia’s newly empowered sovereign wealth and investment management body, is currently evaluating comprehensive funding schemes for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) network expansion. The strategic financial review also encompasses broader inter-modal connectivity initiatives across Jakarta and its surrounding satellite cities, aiming to overhaul the capital’s fragmented public transportation landscape. The high-level …

JAKARTA — In a sweeping regulatory enforcement action that has sent shockwaves through Indonesia’s agricultural and consumer goods sectors, the Indonesian government has ordered the immediate recall of 25 commercial brands of fortified rice. The nationwide crackdown follows comprehensive laboratory testing which revealed that the vast majority of inspected products failed to meet declared nutritional standards and regulatory specifications outlined …

In a strategic move to stabilize domestic food supplies, the Minister of Agriculture, concurrently serving as the Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Andi Amran Sulaiman, has issued a directive to the state-owned logistics company, Perum Bulog. The mandate requires the immediate deployment of 300,000 tons of premium rice into modern retail chains across Indonesia. This intervention is designed …

JAKARTA — In a decisive push toward national energy independence, the Indonesian government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to develop a domestic bioethanol industry. According to Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman, the large-scale implementation of bioethanol production holds the potential to save the country approximately IDR 500 trillion annually in foreign exchange. This financial retention represents a paradigm shift …

The Indonesian pawn industry has witnessed a period of unprecedented expansion, with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) reporting that total financing disbursed by the sector reached IDR 160.78 trillion as of July 2026. This figure represents a staggering year-on-year (yoy) growth of 50.73 percent, highlighting a fundamental shift in how both individual consumers and business owners are sourcing short-term capital. …

The Indonesian government, under the leadership of Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman, has launched an ambitious national initiative to secure energy sovereignty by mandating the development of 1 million to 2 million hectares of land dedicated to bio-ethanol production. This strategic move, which follows high-level deliberations with President Prabowo Subianto, aims to integrate ethanol into the national fuel supply, …

Jakarta, Indonesia — In a landmark regulatory shift aimed at modernizing the country’s capital market infrastructure, the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has officially announced that the minimum stock price limit will be drastically lowered from the long-standing Rp50 threshold to just Rp1 per share. This pivotal structural reform is scheduled to take effect on Monday, September 28, 2026, marking a …