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Mandatory Parking of Export FX in State Banks Set for January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Indonesian exporters will be subject to a new regulatory requirement mandating that their Export Foreign Exchange (DHE) must be placed, or "parked," within State-Owned Banks (Himbara members). This significant policy shift is designed to strengthen Indonesia's domestic foreign exchange supply and boost liquidity within the national…
Global Funds Aggressively Re-Enter Indonesian Bond Market
Global investors are aggressively increasing their exposure to the Indonesian bond market, signaling renewed confidence in the nation's economic fundamentals and fiscal resilience. The recent sharp reversal in foreign capital flows reflects the market's positive assessment of Indonesia's attractive yield spread compared to tightening monetary policies in developed economies. This…
Indonesia Accelerates Procurement of 30 New KRL Trainsets, Partly via Imports
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi confirmed that Indonesia is speeding up the procurement of 30 new KRL trainsets in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s directives. The acquisition will combine domestic production by PT INKA with imports, as INKA’s production capacity alone cannot meet the tight one-year target. The government prioritizes rapid…
Indonesia Prepares Import Restrictions Amid Surge of Chinese Goods
Indonesia’s government is preparing new regulations to manage the influx of Chinese products entering the country, particularly affecting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Minister Maman Abdurrahman highlighted that the biggest challenge for local businesses is not only the import of second-hand clothing but also the massive entry of new…
