Indonesian economy

Indonesia faces record share sales to meet free-float goal

The Indonesia Stock Exchange estimates that 267 companies will need to lift their public shareholdings to 15 per cent, up from the current 7.5 per cent minimum.

Indonesia, US seal trade deal with 19% tariff and exemptions for goods like coffee

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and US President Donald Trump at the signing of a trade pact in Washington on Feb 19.

Actress’ LinkedIn stunt strikes a nerve among young Indonesian job seekers

According to the International Labour Organization, in 2026, 21.6 per cent of Indonesian youth aged 15 to 24 are not in employment, education or training.

Jakarta’s stock plunge shines light on ‘pump and dump’ schemes that victimise retail investors

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Jan 30, 2026. The resignation of the Indonesia Stock Exchange’s chief executive marked the first tangible consequence of MSCI Inc.’s reform demands, as policymakers rushed to roll out measures aimed at averting a downgrade and restoring confidence. Photographer: Muhammad Fadli/Bloomberg

Citi analyst rebuked by Indonesia finance chief for lacking PhD

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Indonesia's finance minister, speaks during the Indonesia Economic Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Purbaya said a warning about corporate transparency from MSCI Inc. last week, which triggered a slump in local stocks, represents an opportunity for an economy which he defended as fundamentally robust. Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg

The next threat to globalisation? Capital controls

At the same time as the rupiah is falling, Jakarta is tightening rules on how export revenue is used.

News analysis

Indonesia, faced with Prabowo policies, ‘stock frying’, left behind in rush to emerging markets

Indonesia’s equity bourse has lost nearly 12 per cent in value following risks of a ratings downgrade.

Indonesia is wooing its former citizens with a new stand-in for dual citizenship – but with limited success

The Global Citizenship of Indonesia scheme is designed to formalise ties with the country’s millions-strong diaspora without reopening a sensitive policy debate.

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.

Top Indonesian financial regulators quit after US$80 billion market meltdown

Indonesian Financial Service Authority officials attending a news conference at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta on Jan 30.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.