Press Release & Statement
Higher Fed Rates, Narrower Policy Space
“The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike could leave Indonesia facing a difficult policy trade-off: defending the rupiah while trying to deliver the…”
Read Full Press Release →What Does Indonesia’s Finance Minister's Change Mean for Business?
Indonesia’s latest change at the Ministry of Finance puts fiscal policy back under scrutiny. President Prabowo Subianto appointed Suahasil Nazara as Finance…
The Real Test of Indonesia’s Growth
Indonesia aims to create between 2.57 million and 3.49 million new jobs in 2027. At the same time, around 60 percent of the country’s workers remain in…
Indonesia’s Next Digital Trade Challenge Is Interoperability
ASEAN’s conclusion of negotiations on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in May 2026 marks a shift from rule-making to implementation. With the…
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…
