Stories from Jakarta · Indonesia

An announcement was made regarding the expansion of financial inclusion initiatives in Indonesia. PT Maju Digital, an Indonesian company, is expanding its financial inclusion initiatives to Eastern Indonesia.

The Indonesian government has affirmed its regulations for modern retail, aiming to protect village cooperatives and small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM).

The statement addresses the impact on the national economy, said the strength of the real economy and the long-term stability of China's economy.

Mahmud has allocated Village Funds for 2026 to strengthen local economic institutions within KDMP.

Mahmud has allocated village funds for the 2026 Village Fund Management Program (KDMP) to strengthen local economic institutions. This allocation was reported by multiple sources.

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya criticized Sharia banks, stating they are perceived as more expensive and do not fully reflect the spirit of Islamic economics.

The Indonesian financial services sector experienced growth of 7.92 percent, marking the highest increase since 2021. This expansion is seen as a positive signal for the national economy.

This move aims to strengthen strategic ties between the two nations and avoid costly decommissioning expenses for Italy.

The selection process for the new heads of the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) in Indonesia has seen a strong representation from internal candidates. Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced a shortlist of 20 candidates for its leadership positions. The list includes prominent figures such as Friderica Widyasari, Hasan Fawzi, and Pahala Mansury. This selection process is part of the ongoing administrative screening for the OJK's top roles.

SMAN 37 Jakarta established an MSME division to support Prabowonomics and alumni economic contributions totaling Rp 73.8 trillion. A survey by Indekstat indicates most citizens complain about the economy under the Prabowo-Gibran administration. GDELT data highlights efforts to create village economic independence and job opportunities in Kebumen, Central Java. Palembang's economy grew 5.8%, with a new market supporting UMKM. Separately, Chinese economic trends are discussed, focusing on cultural empowerment for economic growth. Discussions in Indonesian media identified the circular economy and local farmer investment for economic growth. Economic prospects for 2026 are being analyzed, focusing on traditional and new drivers, and the need for breakthroughs.