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Edisi Monday, March 9, 2026
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Anxious Hopes in the Used-Car Market
Weak purchasing power pushes the automotive market to be dominated by used cars. The industry awaits uncertain incentives.
Edisi Monday, March 2, 2026
Edisi Monday, February 23, 2026
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How Import Quotas Drive Up Meat Prices
Food import mismanagement is suspected of driving up prices. The Indonesia-US trade agreement prohibits quota policies.
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Behind the State’s Poultry Farm Project
The government plans to build integrated poultry farms to support the free nutritious meal program. The execution is in disarray.
Edisi Monday, February 16, 2026
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Budget Deficit Tightrope
The government is making an extra effort to keep the budget deficit below 3 percent. Fiscal credibility is under scrutiny.
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A Leaky Purse Awaits Subsidy Funds
Delays in subsidy payments affect the cash flow of PLN and Pertamina. Tighten spending or seek financing.
Edisi Monday, February 9, 2026
Edisi Monday, February 2, 2026
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Paying Old Debts with New Debts
The government aggressively issues debt securities from the start of the year. The practice of taking on new debt to repay old obligations continues.
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Strapped for Cash as Spending Swells
Unproductive spending dominates the 2026 budget. The impact on the economy remains minimal.
Edisi Monday, January 26, 2026
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Thomas Djiwandono Nominated As Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia
Thomas Djiwandono will sail smoothly into the post of Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, further eroding the central bank’s independence.
Edisi Monday, January 19, 2026
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The Power of Algorithms in Online Ride-Hailing Platforms
Algorithms and artificial intelligence are becoming the weapons of choice for ride-hailing and online taxi companies in the future. What does this mean for their drivers?
Edisi Monday, January 12, 2026
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The Reason Behind the Delay of the 2026 State Budget Bill
The government delayed the publication of the 2026 State Budget Law and its implementing regulations, flouting the principle of transparency and fueling suspicion.
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The Next Round of Budget Efficiency to Support Priority Projects
The government devises a special output-allocation scheme. It isolates ministry and agency budgets to secure President Prabowo’s priority programs.
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Revenue Pressure in a Transition Year
Tax revenues fell short of target. The rollout of Coretax and weakening commodity prices bore much of the blame.
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Money to Plug the Budget Deficit
The Finance Minister could request the remaining Bank Indonesia surplus before the books close. A stopgap for weakening fiscal revenues.
Edisi Monday, January 5, 2026
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The Threat of a Looming Recession
A number of institutions estimate that Indonesia’s economic growth will not exceed 5 percent in 2026. With few growth engines left, the possibility of a recession is wide open.
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Coal Dependence in the Energy Mix
The government continues to rely on coal-fired power plants. The energy transition remains a pipe dream.
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The High-Stakes Moment for the Commodities Business
The outlook for commodities such as coal, nickel, and palm oil in 2026 is bleak, an alarm for small players.
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The Return of Window Shoppers
The middle class keeps shrinking. Their purchasing power is also plunging.