Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia eyes Russian crude as Middle East tensions deepen import gap, subsidy strain

The move comes as countries scramble to secure energy supplies while the conflict drags on

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold talks at the Akasaka guesthouse in Tokyo, Japan, March 31, 2026.

Japan to coordinate on energy with Indonesia as Iran war disrupts supplies

Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of thermal coal for power generation

Assets in South-east Asia’s biggest economy have been under pressure amid persistent fiscal concerns since Prabowo took power in October 2024

Prabowo open to breach Indonesia deficit cap only during crisis

The country relies on imports for the bulk of its fuel requirements, and its import bill has risen as the rupiah sits near a record low

Prabowo has faced rising criticism since the outbreak of the conflict for joining US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.

Indonesia says Pakistan, UAE back Prabowo as Iran mediator

Others in Indonesia have criticised the president’s delayed condolences after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had ordered lorries to serve cooperatives – village-level hubs envisaged as bases for basic goods such as cold storage and subsidised fertiliser.

Indonesia hits the brakes on Prabowo’s mega order of Indian lorries

Policy makers, Indonesia-based carmakers say that the domestic automotive industry can churn out a million pickup trucks a year

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left), US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (centre) and US President Donald Trump in Washington on Feb 19.

Trump, Indonesia’s Prabowo finalise trade deal slashing tariff rate to 19%

Agreement eliminates higher duties on some of the Asian country’s exports, including palm oil, spices and pharmaceuticals

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, speaking in Jakarta on Friday, emphasised the importance of adhering to the rule of law and asked ministers to be more active disseminating government policies to stakeholders abroad.

Prabowo fury on market rout shows growing divisions in Indonesia

The president was unaware of the issues flagged by MSCI

Indonesia’s senior economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said the economy has the potential to grow by 5.6 per cent this year, above the official target of 5.4 per cent.

Indonesia's economic growth to exceed target in 2026, president says

Prabowo says his flagship programmes, including free meals will boost the economy

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto considered the free meals programme to be a success, with 60 million recipients so far.

Indonesia to push ahead with free meals scheme despite ‘extraordinary’ campaign against it, Prabowo says

Investors are expressing concerns about his big spending plans, which includes the scheme