Indonesia's Central Bank Governor Perry Warjiyo expects inflation to remain low for the rest of the year and in 2025.
Economy

Indonesia's central bank cuts rate to boost economic growth

Bank Indonesia trims policy rate by 0.25% in first lowering since 2021

18 September 2024
Commentators speculate that the replacement of Arsjad Rasjid, right, by Anindya Bakrie, left, as KADIN's head is linked to maneuvering by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Source photos by AFP/Jiji and Reuters) 
Economy

Indonesian business community stunned by chamber of commerce takeover

KADIN leadership change resembles political party maneuvers

18 September 2024
Indonesians are coming to Japan to improve their skills, labor minister Ida Fauziyah said. (Photo by Tokuyuki Matsubuchi)
Japan immigration

Indonesia to more than double Japan-bound workers: labor minister

Japan should consider recognizing Indonesian qualifications, Ida Fauziyah says

17 September 2024
Outbound Chinese foreign direct investment has rebounded but remains far below prepandemic highs.
Business trends

Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields

New database shows Chinese outbound investment behavior has changed postpandemic

16 September 2024
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo visits a Hyundai factory that opened in the country in 2022. (Indonesian presidential office)
Automobiles

In Indonesia, BYD and Hyundai lure workers from Japan rivals

Competitors said to offer triple the pay of Japanese automakers

15 September 2024
The Thai baht gained 6% against the dollar between Aug. 1 and Sept. 12 thanks partly to a rise in exports.
Currencies

Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian currencies gain as dollar weakens

Southeast Asia enjoys growth; political fears sink Turkish lira, Mexican peso

14 September 2024
Coal being moved from a barge at Indonesia's Tanjug Priok port. Indonesian mining companies have been buying up Western coal assets driven by lower emissions rules and cheap financing
Commodities

Indonesian coal companies go on buying spree for Western mines

Assets are at bargain prices, industry executives say

12 September 2024
Japanese automakers, like Toyota Motor, have been expanding their hybrid lineup in Indonesia. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
Automobiles

Indonesia hybrid car incentives grind to halt amid political shakeup

Economic minister who backed measure gives up reins to major party

12 September 2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Jakarta's East-West MRT line on Sept. 11. (Photo by Nana Shibata)
Transportation

Jakarta breaks ground on new subway in bid to ease traffic

Jokowi says East-West MRT line will support Indonesia's capital as 'global city'

11 September 2024
Large crowds on opening day lifted sales at the new store to a one-day company record. (Miniso)
Retail

China retailer Miniso opens its biggest store in Jakarta

New Indonesia location sets one-day sales record for growing chain

7 September 2024
The drills simulated the recapture of a remote island. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri)
Defense

U.S. and Indonesia wrap up multinational Indo-Pacific drills

Japan takes part in island recapture as part of Super Garuda Shield exercise

7 September 2024
An ammonia tank at JERA's Hekinan thermal power station, in Japan's Aichi prefecture.
Opinion

Japan is quietly in the lead on ammonia-coal co-firing projects

Support from Tokyo is helping to drive Indonesia's green energy goals

6 September 2024
People walk past street food stalls in Jakarta. The proportion of Indonesians classified as middle class has fallen in the past few years as a result of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Central Statistics Agency. (Photo by Ken Kobyaashi)
Economy

Indonesia's economy suffers from 'long COVID' as middle class shrinks

Key growth driver has yet to recover from pandemic, statistics agency says

6 September 2024
Gojek drivers wait for customers in Jakarta: Parent company GoTo Group has struggled to replicate the success it has had in its home market elsewhere. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Transportation

Indonesia's GoTo exits Vietnam after battle with Grab, Shopee

Ride-hailing and delivery service focuses on Singapore outside home market

5 September 2024
Pope Francis, left, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo meet with Indonesian officials, civil society representatives and diplomats at the presidential palace in Jakarta on Sept. 4.
Society

Pope, Jokowi call for peace efforts in 'historic' Indonesia visit

Pontiff's Asia tour includes stops in Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Singapore

4 September 2024
Alice Guo appears at a Philippine Senate hearing on May 22. (Philippine Senate)
Politics

Fugitive Philippine ex-mayor arrested in Indonesia

Alice Guo accused of links to Chinese crime syndicates

4 September 2024
Indonesian e-bike maker Gesits Motor Nusantara showcases its products during the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali on Sept. 3. (Photo by Nana Shibata)
Business trends

Indonesian e-bike, vaccine makers seek to expand in Africa

Companies take opportunity at three-day forum in Bali to showcase products

3 September 2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks at the Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali on Sept. 2. (Photo courtesy of Indonesia's foreign ministry)
International relations

Indonesia vows to 'defend interests of Global South' at Africa forum

Jokowi aims for $3.5bn in business deals at 3-day gathering in Bali

2 September 2024
Pope Francis meets a child during a ceremony at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar at the end of his visit to Mongolia, Sept. 4 2023.
Your Week in Asia

Pope in Asia, China-Africa forum, Japan-Australia 2+2

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

1 September 2024
EVs and hybrids are driving robust auto sales in Malaysia. One dealer said demand for hybrids has been "exceptionally high" this year. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Automobiles

Malaysian auto sales close in on ASEAN leader Indonesia

Gap between region's top two markets narrowed to 8,000 units in Q2

30 August 2024
Motorcycle taxi drivers protest in Jakarta, Indonesia against unfair conditions imposed by ride-hailing companies.
Transportation

Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay

Motorbike drivers gather by offices of Gojek and GoTo, calling for government support

29 August 2024
Grab is planning to introduce BYD's M6 for its ride-hailing service in Indonesia. (Grab)
Electric vehicles

Grab adds 1,000 EVs, mainly BYD cars, to Indonesia fleet

Chinese automaker raising profile through popular ride-hailing app

29 August 2024
In July, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held its first overseas seminar in Jakarta to attract young Indonesians to Japan's caregiver sector. (Photo courtesy of Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
Japan immigration

Indonesia reemerges as key labor pool for Japan as Vietnamese migration slumps

Tokyo seeks caregivers from ASEAN nations with large, young populations

29 August 2024
Prabowo Subianto walks with Joko Widodo as they leave the parliament building after the annual State of the Nation Address in Jakarta on Aug. 16.
Opinion

Revival of Indonesia's advisory council is a threat to democratic integrity

Prabowo's push to revive the DPA could undermine checks and balances

27 August 2024