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The National Shopping Festival, a Government Initiative to Stimulate Domestic Consumption and Drive National Economic Growth
From 14 to 24 August 2025, the Indonesian Government and the Indonesian Shopping Centre Management Association (APPBI) together organised the Indonesia Shopping Festival (ISF) 2025. Approximately 400 shopping centres across Indonesia were involved, with potential transactions reaching IDR 23.32 trillion. The objective of the event is to contribute to the…
Agriculture Sector the Key to Indonesia’s Transformation: 2025 Exports Surplus Rp 87.55 Trillion
Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, emphasises that the agricultural sector is pivotal to the nation's transformation, urging young farmers to drive a globally competitive, modernised agriculture. Drawing from his journey, he shares life-changing business wisdom: “Want to be rich? Sleep less, communicate more, and endure pressure. Don’t focus…
QRIS Transactions in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand Reach IDR 1.66 Trillion
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo announced that the total value of international Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) transactions in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand reached IDR 1.66 trillion by June 2025. Perry Warjiyo stated in Jakarta on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, that the international QRIS collaboration with Thailand recorded…
Government Targets 14.2% Investment Increase to IDR 2,175 Trillion in 2026
The government, through the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), has set a national investment target of IDR 2,175.26 trillion in 2026. This figure represents a 14.2% increase compared to the 2025 target of IDR 1,905.6 trillion. Investment Minister and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Danantara, Rosan Roeslani, stated that…
