Elisa Valenta

Elisa Valenta

INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT

Elisa Valenta joined BT as its Indonesia correspondent in 2023. She began her journalism career in 2014, reporting on the Indonesian economy with a focus on capital markets, macroeconomics, energy, startups and commodities. Prior to joining BT, she held reporting roles at CNN Indonesia and Forbes Indonesia. With a decade of experience, she brings deep insight into one of South-east Asia’s most dynamic markets.

Global index provider MSCI has flagged concerns over Indonesian markets’ transparency, ownership concentration and investability.

Indonesia imposes US$116 million in fines over manipulation of Sinar Mas, Prajogo-linked stocks

2026-10-16T12:06:17.000Z
The Indonesia Stock Exchange says it has taken concrete steps with the Financial Services Authority to improve market transparency, integrity and quality.

Indonesia stocks suffer worst plunge in nearly 30 years as MSCI proposes standalone status

2026-10-16T00:26:27.000Z
Lines of motorcycles and cars spilled onto Bali’s public roads, disrupting traffic, with some motorists forced to push their vehicles after running out of fuel.

Three-hour queues, stranded tourists: Bali’s fuel shortage puts tourism and energy security at risk

2026-10-13T11:18:49.000Z
Seven companies have gone public on the Indonesia Stock Exchange so far this year, raising about 2.16 trillion rupiah.

Indonesia’s IPOs slow to a trickle after regulator raises listing bar

2026-10-07T05:45:20.000Z
The deal could offer a glimpse into how ownership of the country’s largest mining assets may evolve.

Five things to know about Indonesia’s latest coal ownership shake-up

2026-10-05T06:44:49.000Z
Nicholas Tan, Bank Jago’s retail banking director, says the lender wants to retain customers by providing broader financial services and increasing engagement.

GIC-backed Bank Jago sees wealth management as next growth engine as Indonesian investor base grows

2026-09-29T06:20:41.000Z
Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim, who was education minister from 2019 to 2024, attending a hearing on his plea at the Central Jakarta District Court on Jun 2.

Indonesia court cuts Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim’s jail term to nine years

2026-09-24T08:31:38.000Z
Chlor-Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride plant in Cilegon Banten Indonesia is currently under development by Chandra Asri Group.

Indonesia’s energy giant Chandra Asri looks beyond petrochemicals with Singapore mobility push

2026-09-24T03:25:05.000Z
The groundbreaking ceremony for CGK4. The campus is expected to be developed over about three years.

Singapore’s BDx starts construction of 640 MW AI data centre in Indonesia

2026-09-22T01:00:00.000Z
The IDX currently has 90 securities companies registered as exchange owners and trading participants.

Indonesia clears way to open IDX ownership, paves way for Danantara to take stake

2026-09-21T10:15:00.000Z