# macroeconomics

Latest news group about macroeconomics.

State Budget Faces Major Shortfall as SOE Dividends Shift to Danantara

The most recent dividend payment received by the state budget was Rp 10.8 trillion ($665 million), transferred by BRI in January.
Business May 8, 2025 | 9:30 pm

Bappenas Reveals Prabowo’s 6.3 Percent Growth Target for 2026

The government is also aiming to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce the overall poverty rate to between 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent.
Business May 5, 2025 | 5:59 pm

Indonesia’s Q1 Economic Growth Slows to 4.87 Pct

This was the lowest Q1 growth that Indonesia had ever recorded over the past three years.
Business May 5, 2025 | 1:33 pm

Indonesia’s Q1 Economic Growth Projected to Fall Below 5%

Domestic growth remains hampered by budget efficiency measures and delays in executing priority government programs.
Business May 4, 2025 | 11:52 pm

Electricity Bills and Gold Prices Push April Inflation to 1.17%

The spike follows the government’s decision to end a 50% discount on post-paid electricity bills, allowing rates to return to normal levels.
Business May 2, 2025 | 10:40 am

Airlangga: US Tariffs a Wake-Up Call for Indonesia to Reform

Indonesia ranks eighth among the countries affected by the US tariff hike, facing a 32 percent increase.
Business Apr 30, 2025 | 11:47 pm

Sri Mulyani Warns of Major Shift in Global Trade Order Amid US Tariff Hikes

Sri Mulyani noted that Indonesia’s prompt decision to engage with the US placed it in a stronger position than other countries.
Business Apr 25, 2025 | 3:26 pm

Indonesia Records 1.65 Percent Inflation in March

Price hikes in electricity bills and food commodities have led to the 1.65 percent monthly inflation.
Business Apr 8, 2025 | 12:20 pm

Government Earmarks Rp 20 Trillion to Rescue Labor-Intensive Industries

The textile industry alone employs over four million people and generates more than $2 billion in exports annually.
Business Mar 20, 2025 | 12:09 am

Investment Official Downplays Market Turmoil as ‘Routine Volatility’

The government’s priority remains safeguarding economic fundamentals and fostering a conducive investment climate.
Business Mar 18, 2025 | 9:25 pm

Sri Mulyani Reassures Investors on Prudent Budget Management as Stock Market Slumps

“I am not resigning and will continue my role in safeguarding state finances,” she said.
Business Mar 18, 2025 | 8:42 pm

Indonesia's Foreign Debt Totals $427.5 Billion

The latest foreign debt figures increased 5.1 percent compared to the same month last year.
Business Mar 17, 2025 | 3:11 pm

Prabowo's Aide Dismisses Rumors of Sri Mulyani's Resignation

"I have checked with the government, and there is no immediate plan for a cabinet reshuffle," said Dasco.
Business Mar 14, 2025 | 11:47 am

Government Forms Special Team to Review Regulations Hindering Investments

Luhut noted that several investment-related policies are considered unfavorable to investors and should be abolished or revised.
Business Mar 12, 2025 | 8:42 pm

Executives Provide New Insights into Danantara

Danantara represents a bold shift in Indonesia’s economic strategy, consolidating all SOE assets under a sovereign wealth fund.
Business Feb 28, 2025 | 11:10 am

Top Lawmaker Calls Danantara 'Stepping Stone' for Golden Indonesia 2045

Deputy House Speaker Adies Kadir said Danantara can help the Indonesian government achieve its ambitious economic growth targets.
Business Feb 25, 2025 | 8:05 am

Two Former Presidents Join Prabowo for Danantara Launch

With projected assets reaching $900 billion, Danantara is set to become one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, Prabowo said.
Business Feb 24, 2025 | 12:09 pm

Indonesia’s 2024 Balance of Payments Posts $7.2B Surplus

Despite the overall BoP surplus, Indonesia’s current account posted a $8.9 billion deficit (0.6 percent of GDP).
Business Feb 21, 2025 | 1:51 am

Indonesia's Overseas Debt Stands at $424.8 Billion

The foreign debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 30.4 percent from 31.1 percent in the third quarter of 2024.
Business Feb 17, 2025 | 6:11 pm

How to Respond to Government Spending Cuts

President Prabowo wants his government to take some cost-cutting measures, but such step can worsen corruption and affect other sectors.
Opinion Feb 11, 2025 | 7:40 am

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