#economic policy

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Kadin supports strategic steps in responding to US reciprocal tariffs

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) supports the government's strategic steps in response to ...

A cooperative blueprint for rural prosperity

President Prabowo Subianto has initiated the Red and White Village Cooperatives program amid a challenging global ...

USAID closure opens opportunity for Indonesia to be donor country

The shutdown of USAID opens up an opportunity for Indonesia to transition from being an aid recipient to becoming a ...

Efforts to boost trade with US not disrupted by trade war: govt

Indonesia expressed its continued commitment to establishing cooperation in the economic and trade sectors with all ...

Prabowo approves six-month rice aid program starting January

President Prabowo Subianto has approved the distribution of rice assistance for six months, starting in January, ...

12% VAT will not affect fuel prices: Minister Lahadalia

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has said that the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate ...

Indonesian govt offers discounts to ease 12% VAT impact on citizens

The Indonesian government has decided to provide incentives for middle-class citizens to assist them in managing the ...

Indonesia attracts EV plants from three global automakers: minister

Three global car manufacturers are committed to establishing automotive factories in Indonesia, primarily to produce ...

Indonesia to provide 50 percent electricity discount amid VAT hike

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has announced a 50 percent electricity discount for January and February 2025 to ...

Government to officially apply 12 percent VAT starting from January 1

The Indonesian government has announced that the increase in value-added tax (VAT) rate from 11 percent to 12 percent ...

Prabowo, Biden agree to increase trade opportunities

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and his United States counterpart, Joe Biden, agreed to deepen economic relations ...

MSMEs as pillar in Prabowonomics' economic growth target

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in Indonesia's economy, as the sector is the ...

Indonesia focus on trade competitiveness : Trade Minister

Trade Minister Budi Santoso has said that he will double down on efforts to improve Indonesia's trade ...

Opinion

Harris or Trump? Economic Tightrope for Indonesia's New President

In November 2024, the United States (U.S.) citizens will elect a new leader, with ​the world anticipating the U.S. ...

E Asia, Pacific regions need infrastructure, education reform: WB

The World Bank advised developing countries in East Asia and the Pacific regions to reform their infrastructure ...