Economy and Business

The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower (Kemenaker) has officially partnered with the global digital entertainment platform TikTok to launch a groundbreaking vocational training initiative titled "Belajar Implementasi & Skill Adaptif Bareng TikTok" (BISA), which translates to "Learning Implementation & Adaptive Skills with TikTok." This strategic collaboration, announced on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from the Kemenaker Vocational Building in South Jakarta, aims …

Indonesia’s external debt (ULN) continued its upward trajectory, reaching a significant US$437.9 billion in February 2026. This figure, equivalent to approximately Rp 7,488 trillion when calculated at an exchange rate of Rp 17,100 per US dollar, marks an increase from the US$434.9 billion recorded in the preceding month. On an annual basis, Indonesia’s ULN demonstrated a growth of 2.5% year-on-year …

Jakarta – The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG), Indonesia’s benchmark stock market index, demonstrated a strong performance in early trading on Thursday, April 16, 2026, pushing firmly into the green zone. The index was observed strengthening significantly, crossing the 7,600 psychological level, signaling a notable daily rebound for investors. This upward movement provided a fresh dose of optimism following a period …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In an unprecedented confluence of geopolitical tension and digital finance innovation, Bitcoin’s price surged by a remarkable 6% on Monday, April 13, pushing it tantalizingly close to the US$75,000 mark. This significant rally was primarily triggered by a massive short squeeze, ignited by the United States’ blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which provoked an immediate and …

The United States dollar experienced a notable depreciation against the Indonesian Rupiah in early trading on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with the greenback retreating slightly but maintaining a valuation within the Rp 17,100 range. This movement was not isolated, as the dollar demonstrated a broader pattern of weakening against a basket of other significant global currencies, signaling potential shifts in …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a landmark diplomatic achievement underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to territorial integrity and peaceful resolution, the acceleration of land boundary demarcation between Indonesia and Malaysia on Sebatik Island has been successfully concluded. This significant development sees 127.3 hectares (ha) of previously disputed territory, formerly under Malaysian administration, officially recognized as Indonesian sovereign land. Conversely, a smaller parcel of …

Jakarta, April 16, 2026 – PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam), Indonesia’s state-owned mining giant, reported a modest decline in its gold prices today, Wednesday, April 16, 2026, following a significant two-day rally that saw prices reach near-record highs. The 24-karat Antam gold bar experienced a decrease of Rp 5,000 per gram, settling at Rp 2,888,000 per gram. This adjustment comes …

Jakarta – The Indonesian government has officially commenced a significant national recruitment program, opening 35,476 new positions for professionals to manage and operate its flagship Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (Red and White Village Cooperatives) and Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih (Red and White Fishing Villages) initiatives. This ambitious scheme aims to inject skilled human capital into critical rural economic sectors, promising …

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has definitively refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the sale of Pulau Umang, located in Pandeglang Regency, Banten, for Rp 65 billion (approximately USD 4.1 million). Following an immediate and thorough investigation, the Directorate General of Surveillance of Marine and Fishery Resources (PSDKP) of the KKP confirmed that such a …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant diplomatic and economic engagement, Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Agriculture (Wamentan), Sudaryono, hosted the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia at the Ministry of Agriculture office on Wednesday, April 15, 2024. The high-level meeting underscored both nations’ commitment to agricultural cooperation, with particular focus on Indonesia’s burgeoning potential as a reliable exporter of urea fertilizer to Australia …