Press Release &amp; Statement

Operationalizing the ASEAN Power Grid Requires A Stronger Private Sector Role

Chief Operating Officer IBC William Sabandar joined distinguished panelists at the High-Level Connectivity Forum, organized by the Department of Foreign…

Building a Competitive Industry Through Sustainable Growth

As climate risks intensify and pressure on planetary boundaries grows, sustainability is becoming increasingly connected to a more fundamental question for…

Turning Asia’s Middle East Exposure into Strategic Influence

For decades, the Middle East and Asia were treated as separate strategic theatres. The Middle East was associated with conflict, energy, and geopolitical…

IBC Urges Indonesian Firms to Become Regional Ecosystem Builders

Indonesia’s opportunity to become a stronger contributor to ASEAN’s industrial and manufacturing ecosystem will depend on whether investment creates deeper…

Indonesia Needs Stronger Businesses to Create More Jobs

Indonesia’s economy continues to expand, yet confidence in the labor market has weakened. The economy grew by 5.61 percent in the first quarter of 2026, while…

IBC: Slowing Economic Momentum Calls for Stronger Supply-Side Reforms

Indonesia’s economic momentum is beginning to weaken, with a range of leading indicators pointing to softer household demand, slowing business activity and…

Rising Layoffs Strengthen the Case for Wider Access to Global Jobs

Indonesia’s rising layoffs in the first half of 2026 underline the need for an employment strategy that protects jobs at home while widening access to quality…

IBC Welcomes Australia’s Assistant Minister Foreign Affairs and Trade The Hon. Matt Thislethwaite MP

The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) was honoured to welcome the Hon. Matt Thislethwaite, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Assistant Minister for…