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.
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Diminishing returns from rate cuts set to test South-east Asia’s growth in 2026
Geopolitical risks and doubts over AI-driven expansion are reducing the economic impact of monetary easing
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AI boosts emerging Asian currencies, but policy and fiscal worries keep markets cautious: BNP Paribas
The ringgit stands out on strong data centre inflows, solid domestic demand and macro stability
BI holds key rate at 4.75% as rupiah tumbles to record low
Governor Warjiyo says that BI is prepared to use its ample foreign exchange reserves to defend the currency
Prabowo and Indonesia’s central bank independence: What markets are watching
Analysts say the perception of political influence over monetary authorities in emerging markets can unsettle investors
Indonesia’s sovereign fund INA resets strategy to private-sector deals post-Danantara
It manages about US$10 billion in assets in a portfolio that used to be dominated by state-linked investments
Genting Plantations pays 396 billion rupiah fine amid Jakarta’s land enforcement crackdown
The development comes as Indonesia continues to tighten scrutiny of land use
Indonesia launching US$6 billion state-owned firm to shield textile industry from US tariffs, rising imports
The plan is aimed at modernising and strengthening the sector
Indonesia tech funding down 38% in 2025 as investors turn selective: report
The funding slowdown coincides with the heightened scrutiny of Indonesia’s scandal-hit tech industry
Indonesia struggles to reignite loan growth despite deep monetary easing
Corporate sentiment remains cautious across sectors, particularly among capital-intensive industries
Indonesia sharpens axe on land clawback, raising stakes for regional palm oil giants
Potential fines may run into billions of dollars if disputed land is ultimately deemed illegal among investors’ concerns
