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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.

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A drone view shows traffic during evening rush hours in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Fitch cuts Indonesia outlook to negative on policy, fiscal concerns

The revision follows earlier warnings from MSCI and an outlook downgrade by Moody’s

Jeffrey Hendrik, interim president director of IDX (left), says a draft regulation to raise Indonesia's minimum public float to 15% has gone through an internal review and a public consultation process.

Indonesia cuts shareholder disclosure threshold to 1% to lift market confidence

The exchange is also working to finalise the methodology and procedures for a new shareholder concentration list

Indonesia’s economic growth is projected at 5.4 per cent to 5.6 per cent this year, with some forecasts suggesting it could reach as high as 6 per cent under more favourable conditions.

Indonesia rolls out larger Eid stimulus to lift consumption, targets civil servants and gig workers

The 55 trillion rupiah package marks a 10% increase from 2025

Indonesia shipped 29.54 million metric tons of coal in January, a 2.87 per cent decline from a year earlier, with value at US$18.2 million. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

Indonesia trade surplus falls sharply in January on softer exports

The surplus is expected to persist but narrow gradually as exports normalise and imports remain strong under pro-growth policies

Danantara is being positioned as a cornerstone of President Prabowo Subianto’s economic strategy, designed to attract global capital, unlock domestic investment, and accelerate national growth.

After a year, Indonesia’s Danantara under pressure to prove governance and returns

As the sovereign investment vehicle enters its second year, analysts expect greater focus on performance metrics

About 61 per cent of knitted apparel and clothing accessories exports are destined for the US. EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK

Uncertainty looms over Indonesia-US trade pact after legal blow in Washington

Analysts say the Supreme Court ruling gives Indonesia room to reassess its commitments

FILE PHOTO: Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) signage is seen on its building in Jakarta, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

Indonesia’s transparency push calms MSCI fears, but reform continuity is key

The country’s swift measures are sufficient to avert losing emerging market status for now, say analysts

Nickel matte processing activities at Vale Indonesia’s refining facility in Sorowako, South Sulawesi.

Indonesian nickel giant Vale digs deeper into battery-grade nickel

World’s second-largest nickel miner is investing US$9 billion to make EV battery materials even as iron-based packs go mainstream

Thailand has taken a more assertive approach, introducing AI-powered platforms that help tourists streamline trip planning while expanding access to information on emerging destinations.

South-east Asia’s governments put AI to work in tourism

The region’s governments are using AI to upgrade visitors’ travel experience, not just to bump up the numbers

FILE PHOTO: Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) signage is seen on its building in Jakarta, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo

Indonesia puts Q1 deadline on market reforms after MSCI alarm

IDX plans to double the minimum free float to 15% by end-March

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