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Economist urges continued EV incentives as middle-class demand weakens

A senior economist said incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) remain necessary to support Indonesia's automotive ...

Indonesia launches Q1 economic stimulus to ease Eid homecoming costs

Indonesia has officially launched an economic stimulus program for the first quarter to facilitate public mobility and ...

Indonesia launches biochar guide to lift rice yields and cut emissions

Indonesia’s central bank has launched a climate-smart agriculture business guide using biochar technology ...

Lunar New Year, Ramadan close timing to boost consumption: expert

The close timing of the Lunar New Year and the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan could help lift public consumption of ...

Prabowo prioritizes industrialization, housing to create jobs

President Prabowo Subianto has highlighted efforts to boost industrialization and develop the national housing sector ...

Indonesia aims to draw more Indian tourists at OTM 2026

Indonesia is seeking to attract more Indian travelers by participating in the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) from Feb. ...

Indonesia to cover full 11 pct VAT on Eid airfares in 2026 homecoming

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto unveiled the government’s plan to cover ...

Govt to distribute rice, cooking oil assistance to 33.2M beneficiaries

The Indonesian government will soon distribute rice and cooking oil assistance to 33.2 million beneficiary families ...

A middle path to expanding job opportunities for the middle class

Indonesia's status as an upper-middle-income country (UMIC) is often seen as a sign of progress—a recognition ...

Indonesia prepares airline ticket discounts for Eid 2026

The Indonesian government is preparing airline ticket discount incentives for Eid al-Fitr 2026 to maintain public ...

Govt continues economic package program to maintain growth

The Indonesian government decided to continue the provision of the Economic Package Program in 2026 as part of its ...

From 'forbidden rice' to food security: West Java's black rice revival

A thin mist still clung to the ridges of Gununghalu Sub-district in West Bandung, West Java Province, as Juhdi, a man ...

National Online Shopping Day generates US$2.1B in transactions

Indonesia’s 2025 National Online Shopping Day (Harbolnas) program, held December 10–16, recorded ...

Minister stresses food prices must not be manipulated

Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has warned that no party should exploit the Christmas and New ...

Village cooperatives urged to prioritize local products

Indonesia’s Ministry of Cooperatives is pressing village-based cooperatives to prioritize locally made goods, a ...