Stories from Indonesia

Indonesia and Thailand have agreed to renew their bilateral partnership focusing on the creative economy sector.

The Palembang city government has inaugurated the Bukit Kecil Bedug Market to stimulate MSME growth. This development follows a reported 5.8 percent economic growth rate for the region.

Construction of a flyover at Jalan Letjen Sutoyo in Jakarta is currently in progress to mitigate risks associated with railway crossings. The project, which began in late 2025, is expected to be completed within this year.

The Indonesian financial services sector grew by 7.92 percent, marking its highest growth rate since 2021. Kredit Pintar reported loan disbursements totaling Rp 9.5 trillion as the sector continues to expand.

Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon is pushing to strengthen the preservation of the Banten Lama area. He aims to establish the site as a national center for history, culture, and heritage tourism.

Two government employees, a teacher and a community health cadre, were killed in a collision involving the KRL Commuterline and the Argo Bromo Anggrek train in Bekasi.

Director Raditya Endra Budiman stated that all animals undergo strict selection and health inspection procedures. The agency is also optimizing slaughterhouse infrastructure in Cakung to meet community needs, according to the source.

The Indonesian Rupiah has fallen between 3.10% and 1% against the US Dollar, testing new record lows. Emerging market currencies are weakening due to a strong US Dollar and surging Brent crude prices. This follows the economic recovery period from the 2025 graph scandal.

Indonesia and Thailand have agreed to renew their bilateral partnership focused on the creative economy sector.

Janang Palanungkahi of the Indonesian NGO Wali stated that the government is failing to prevent deforestation. Central Kalimantan is currently experiencing some of the highest rates of forest loss in the country.