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Indonesia introduces new palm oil export rules ahead of 2027 shift

Jakarta, June 9 -- The Trade Ministry's new palm oil regulation (Permendag 16/2026) prioritizes strengthening state-owned exporting companies while introducing a transitional framework for businesses ... Read More


BI raises benchmark rate to attract foreign inflows

Jakarta, June 9 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo said the central bank was reluctant to raise its benchmark interest rate (BI-Rate), but has done so to attract foreign portfolio investmen... Read More


Prabowo gathers military leaders to review strategic programs

Jakarta, June 9 -- President Prabowo Subianto convened a meeting with Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) top brass, including Commander General Agus Subiyanto and Deputy Commander General Tandyo B... Read More


Some 25 foreigners deported for engaging in commercial photography

Jakarta, June 9 -- The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has deported 25 foreign nationals who abused their residence permits by carrying out commercial photography and videography activities in... Read More


Indonesia turns to barter trade to reduce US dollar dependence

Jakarta, June 9 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso said barter trade arrangements are among the government's strategies to reduce demand for U.S. dollars and help ease pressure on the rupiah amid its depr... Read More


BI sees rupiah strengthening to Rp16,800-17,500 per US dollar in 2027

Jakarta, June 9 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has identified five macroeconomic and policy drivers expected to strengthen the rupiah exchange rate to a range of Rp16,800 to Rp17,500 pe... Read More


Batam prepared to become national aviation MRO hub: ministry

Batam, Riau Islands, June 9 -- The Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has announced that Batam, in Riau Islands, is being primed to become one of Indonesia's hubs for ai... Read More


Three-month rice aid extension targets 33.2 million Indonesians

Jakarta, June 9 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan announced a three-month extension to a food aid program, offering 10 kilograms of rice each for 33.244 million residents monthl... Read More


ANTARA aligns 2026 coverage with Prabowo's Asta Cita agenda

Jakarta, June 9 -- Indonesia's state news agency ANTARA said its 2026 editorial coverage is largely focused on reporting issues related to President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita development agenda. A... Read More


Indonesia unveils eight fiscal priorities for 2027 state budget

Jakarta, June 9 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has identified eight priority programs that will serve as the focus of fiscal policy under the 2027 State Budget (APBN). "Fiscal policy will b... Read More