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Jakarta Police Name 48 Suspects Over Parliament Protest Unrest

Jakarta police name 48 suspects over violence and vandalism during a protest near parliament, including three accused of carrying weapons.

bank bjb Receives Two OJK Awards at 2026 National Savings Day Celebration

bank bjb receives two OJK awards for its role in advancing financial literacy and inclusion among students across Indonesia.

Indonesia, New Zealand Eye $3.5 Billion Trade

Indonesia and New Zealand seek to leverage the halal industry's potential and existing tariff reductions for the $3.5 billion trade by 2029.

Japan to Deploy 600 Troops, Three Helicopters to Help Indonesia Fight Kalimantan Fires

Japan will deploy 600 Self-Defense Forces personnel and three CH-47 helicopters to help Indonesia fight forest and land fires in Kalimantan.

Indonesia Targets 500,000 New Textile Jobs by 2030

Indonesia is preparing a textile industry revival strategy aimed at creating up to 500,000 new jobs by 2030.

Jakarta Protest Turns Violent as Police Post Set Ablaze

Police Identify Dubai, Hong Kong Links in Suspected Illegal Gold Network

Police have identified two groups suspected of illegally exporting gold to Dubai and Hong Kong.

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Transmigration Ministry Steps In to Restore Earthquake-Damaged School in NTT

Japan to Deploy 600 Troops, Three Helicopters to Help Indonesia Fight Kalimantan Fires

Japan will deploy 600 Self-Defense Forces personnel and three CH-47 helicopters to help Indonesia fight forest and land fires in Kalimantan.

Indonesia Targets 500,000 New Textile Jobs by 2030

Indonesia is preparing a textile industry revival strategy aimed at creating up to 500,000 new jobs by 2030.

Police Identify Dubai, Hong Kong Links in Suspected Illegal Gold Network

Police have identified two groups suspected of illegally exporting gold to Dubai and Hong Kong.

bank bjb Offers SR025 Starting from Rp 1 Million

The offering period for SR025 runs from Aug. 21 to Sep. 16.

US Eyes Indonesian Minerals as It Diversifies Sources

US says that it is important to develop critical mineral supply chains that aren’t dependent on one country in an indirect jab at China.

Jakarta Repairs Public Facilities Damaged in Protest Unrest

Jakarta authorities began repairing damaged public facilitie after a protest near parliament escalated into clashes and vandalism.

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Indonesia, New Zealand Eye $3.5 Billion Trade

Indonesia and New Zealand seek to leverage the halal industry's potential and existing tariff reductions for the $3.5 billion trade by 2029.

Indonesia Targets 500,000 New Textile Jobs by 2030

US Eyes Indonesian Minerals as It Diversifies Sources

Free Meal Program Gets Lion’s Share of BGN’s $13.6 Billion 2027 Budget

Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency gets Rp 240 trillion for 2027, with 97% earmarked for the government’s free nutritious meal program.

Jakarta Returns to Normal After Overnight Unrest Near Parliament

Jakarta resumed normal activities Friday after a protest near parliament escalated into clashes, arson and vandalism.

Indonesian Stocks End Week Lower as Investors Await Fed Signals

JCI slipped 0.06% on Friday as investors weighed BI leadership certainty against Fed rate uncertainty.

IDX Tests Plan to Cut Minimum Stock Price to Rp 1

IDX has begun testing a plan to cut the minimum stock price from Rp 50 to Rp 1, with implementation pending brokers' readiness.

Transmigration Ministry Steps In to Restore Earthquake-Damaged School in NTT

The Transmigration Ministry has allocated Rp 200 million to repair an earthquake-damaged madrasah in West Manggarai.

Govt Calls On Tanoto Fellows to Contribute to Community

The National Development Planning Agency Bappenas called on Tanoto fellows to contribute to their local communities.

F-16 Jets in Jakarta Skies Are Only For A Running Event: Air Force

The Indonesian Air Force says that the F-16 Fighting Falcon jets were only practicing for a flypast meant for the upcoming Merdeka Run.

Government Readies Rp 50 Trillion in Credit Support to Tackle Housing Backlog

The government is expanding housing credit and subsidized mortgages as 9.29 million households remain without homes of their own.

Indonesia’s Nickel Boom Faces a Carbon Problem

Indonesia’s nickel boom faces a new test as carbon-heavy processing threatens its access to global markets, investment and financing.

Indonesia Aims Morocco Trade Deal by 2027 For Palm Oil

Indonesia says Morocco-bound palm oil exports remains largely untapped.

Indonesia Says Still No Protests from ASEAN Neighbors over Haze

Indonesia maintains "good relations" with its ASEAN neighbors on tackling the transboundary haze, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Jakarta Stocks Rise as Political Risks Ease, BI Leadership Takes Shape

Indonesia-EU trade remains below its potential, with the bloc's ambassador pointing to Vietnam's $80 billion trade benchmark.

Under Protest Pressure, Lawmakers Vow to Quit if Asset Bill Misses Deadline

Three House leaders vow to resign if Indonesia’s long-delayed Asset Forfeiture Bill is not passed by Dec. 15, 2026.

Vietnam’s $80 Billion EU Trade Shows Indonesia’s Untapped Potential: Ambassador

Indonesia-EU trade remains below its potential, with the bloc's ambassador pointing to Vietnam's $80 billion trade benchmark.