Indonesia

Why Indonesia’s rupiah hit a record low in January

Analysts widely expect the currency to weaken further in 2026

While some central banks retain a dovish bias, room for easing is increasingly constrained by currency pressures and inflation risks.

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

The proceeds will be used to develop the group’s overseas business and technology advancement.

Hong Kong-listed J&T Global Express aims to raise HK$4.7 billion for tech, overseas expansion

The company says that the bonds will have an initial conversion price of HK$14.55 per class B share

Merdeka Gold operates a gold mine in Indonesia’s Sulawesi, with ore reserves of 190 million tonnes containing about 4.8 million ounces of gold.

Indonesia’s Merdeka Gold is said to hire banks for Hong Kong listing

Deliberations are ongoing, and the size and timing of the deal are still under discussion

Grasberg is the world’s second-largest copper mine and accounted for 3% of the world’s mined copper before the September mudslide.

Freeport says it’s on track to restart Indonesia copper mine after deadly mudslide

The company has already restarted two unaffected areas of the mine since the incident in September

Danantara’s investment in the first quarter will include projects on healthcare, energy and renewable downstreaming.

Danantara shifts into deployment era with US$12 billion war chest

A global bond sale is also being targeted as the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund scales up deployment

“Indonesia’s economy grew by more than 5 per cent every year over the last decade,” President Prabowo Subianto said.

Indonesia will see faster growth in 2026, Prabowo tells Davos

The president has consistently portrayed Indonesia as open to foreign investment

The rupiah briefly strengthened 0.13% to 16,934 per US dollar after the policy decision was announced.

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

The Indonesia Stock Exchange currently requires companies to disclose shareholders owning more than 5% of a company.

MSCI rule shift may spur US$2 billion exit from Indonesian stocks

More than 200 stocks on the benchmark have a free float below 15%

Bank Indonesia’s board of governors plays a central role in shaping monetary policy, including decisions on benchmark interest rates and foreign exchange intervention.

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