Indonesian economy

Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Middle East war

Unlike some of its neighbours, Indonesia has not seen long fuel queues as global oil prices soar.

Asia barters for scarce energy as Iran crisis throttles supplies

People queue to buy petrol at a petrol station after Vietnam's trade ministry called on local businesses to encourage their employees to work from home to save fuel, in Hanoi, Vietnam

Indonesia eyes savings of $3 billion from cut in free meal programme

The meals, primarily intended for schoolchildren across the country, will be distributed for five days a week instead of six starting March 31.

Testing ideas, absorbing criticism: Prabowo defends policy decisions in 6-hour roundtable discussion

wyprabowo - Indonesian President Prabowo (left in light brown) holds a 6 1/2 hour discussion on March 17 on his policy agenda with experts and senior journalists in his private residence in Hambalang, West Java.

PHOTO CREDIT: @PRESIDENREPUBLIKINDONESIA/ INSTAGRAM

Indonesia eyes $6 billion in savings to cushion economy from Middle East war impact

An oil refinery is seen behind a mosque in Balikpapan, Indonesia, on July 9, 2024. The country is mulling fuel-saving measures as the Middle East conflict has sent global oil prices soaring.

To feed or fuel? Economists urge Indonesia to downsize free meals programme as oil prices soar

Protesters hold placards outside the National Nutrition Agency building during a rally demanding an end to the government's free nutritious meal (MBG) program, following cases of food poisoning in schools, in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 15, 2025.

Global energy crisis pushes up international ferry fares in Batam

Ferry fares for routes from Batam, Riau Islands, to and from Malaysia and Singapore have increased to offset rising fuel costs.

Indonesia lawmakers to grill candidates for top regulator jobs after market turmoil

People sit near an electronic board showing stock market index at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

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.

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