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Fears of Prabowo’s path for Indonesia loom after stock rout

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a panel discussion at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Jan 22.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto speaks during a panel discussion at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Jan 22.

Indonesian president’s nephew appointed to central bank, raising independence concerns

After the appointment, Mr Thomas Djiwandono will be formally sworn in by the Supreme Court.
After the appointment, Mr Thomas Djiwandono will be formally sworn in by the Supreme Court.

Indonesia’s Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 10, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 10, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Indonesia to inject $15b into economy to spur growth

Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa ha said policy “mistakes” have been made.
Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa ha said policy “mistakes” have been made.

Indonesia’s new pro-growth Finance Minister says job is not easy

Indonesia's newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa speaks to journalists following his inauguration at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Indonesia's newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa speaks to journalists following his inauguration at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Indonesia finance minister denies resignation rumours amid stocks plunge

FILE PHOTO: Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati delivers her speech during the Mandiri Investment Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
FILE PHOTO: Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati delivers her speech during the Mandiri Investment Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Indonesian stocks plunge most since 2011 as growth worries mount

The market hit a 30-minute temporary suspension after falling through a 5 per cent threshold for the first time since late 2020.
The market hit a 30-minute temporary suspension after falling through a 5 per cent threshold for the first time since late 2020.

Indonesia's central bank uses Ramadan sermons to preach on inflation

Muslim clerics attend a sermon, led by Indonesia's central bank official, on the importance of managing inflation, at Islamic Center in Majalengka, West Java province, Indonesia March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Muslim clerics attend a sermon, led by Indonesia's central bank official, on the importance of managing inflation, at Islamic Center in Majalengka, West Java province, Indonesia March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Indonesia Prabowo's school meal programme to cost $7.7 billion in first year

Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto reacts while dancing as he claims victory after unofficial vote counts in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 14, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto reacts while dancing as he claims victory after unofficial vote counts in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 14, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Indonesia central bank keeps policy rates unchanged, as expected

Growth in Indonesia's economy fell slightly in 2023 amid falling commodity prices.
Growth in Indonesia's economy fell slightly in 2023 amid falling commodity prices.

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