Indonesia issues US$1 billion Panda Bond to curb dollar dominance
The yuan-denominated bond received an AAA/Stable rating in China, while the book-building results have not yet been disclosed.
Antara News, Republika
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Komisi XI approves PFII bill for DPR plenary on July 21
The draft expanded from 53 to 73 articles after talks on special courts, arbitration, tax incentives and a golden visa.
Republika, Antara News +2
PBNU sets up mining cooperative, finance minister offers cheap credit
The Finance Ministry will involve PIP and SMI to explore lower-cost financing for PBNU’s cooperative.
Antara News, Republika
Prabowo drops plan to disband customs after gains
Cargo vehicles carrying illegal goods are now held until checks end, while an AI monitoring system is set within 1-2 weeks.
Antara News, Republika +1
Indonesia’s APBN posts Rp196.5 trillion deficit in H1 2026
State revenue rose 21.4% to Rp1,459.4 trillion, while the primary balance still posted a Rp85.1 trillion surplus.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia +1
Indonesia to issue US$1 billion Panda Bond on July 23
China Lianhe assigned an AAA/stable rating, with Bank of China leading the first-time underwriting team.
Bloomberg, Antara News +2
Finance minister opens option to trim TNI-Polri budgets
Purbaya said no budget shift is under way now, as fiscal conditions remain comfortable.
Antara News, Republika +2
BPKP to oversee Merah Putih coop funds; Rp1.5B building eyed
BPKP will audit the build with TNI support, while BPOM will monitor permits and product quality for items sold through the co-ops.
CNN Indonesia, Republika +1
Indonesia debt reaches Rp9,920 trillion, 2025 ratio rises to 40.54%
As of March 31, 2026, the debt ratio rose again to 40.75% of GDP, with most debt coming from SBN.
Antara News, Republika +2
Education budget execution in 2025 reaches only 19.1%
The government aims to lift that share above 20% in 2026 through Sekolah Rakyat, school repairs and an extra Rp25 trillion for LPDP.
Republika, Antara News +1
S&P Keeps Indonesia at BBB, Stable Outlook
The rating leaves Indonesia's investment-grade status intact, helping contain borrowing costs, though no upgrade was made.
Antara News, Republika +1
Said Iqbal pushes 0% JHT tax, to meet Purbaya Wednesday
He argues JHT is workers' savings, so retirement benefits should be paid in full rather than reduced by taxes.
Republika, Antara News +2
Indonesia uses Halal Expo 2026 to draw D-8 investment
Purbaya also pushed local halal gelatin to replace hundreds of tons of imports whose halal status he said remains unclear.
Republika, Antara News +1
DPR budget panel cuts 2027 MBG spending forecast to Rp174 trillion
The estimate uses 21,000 kitchens, down from about 27,000 sites, while the final 2027 budget is due in September.
CNN Indonesia, Tempo
Purbaya inspects China steel plant in Pulogadung over taxes
The government suspects tax payments are out of step with the business scale and has sought documents for further verification.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia
Whoosh debt restructuring remains on track, details withheld
The government earlier said the plan was completed, while an official announcement is still awaited from the committee led by AHY.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Purbaya: Patriot Bond funds won’t be traced, businesses can still be pursued
The legal shield under Article 50A covers only money placed in Danantara’s special bonds, not an investor’s broader assets.
Republika, Antara News
Bea Cukai seizes 43 containers of illegal used clothing in Priok
The 43 containers are estimated to hold 4,687 bales worth Rp37,5 miliar, while a warehouse in Kalbar is also being investigated.
Antara News, Republika +1
Kemenkeu Not Yet Seeking Stake in BEI After New P2SK Rule
The revised P2SK law, enacted June 4, 2026, opens the door for Kemenkeu, BI and Danantara to become BEI shareholders.
Antara News, Republika
Government delays Rp5 million electric bike incentive by one month
The scheme, originally targeted to start in June 2026, is still under review, with a goal of 100,000 electric bikes this year.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Kemenkeu readies transfer-to-region increase to Rp90 trillion in 2027
An initial Rp40 trillion in extra room is being prepared, but the final figure depends on 2027 budget talks and a deficit below 3 percent.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Indonesia targets US$1 billion Panda Bond in China market
Issuance is set to begin next week, with a goal of selling this year after approval is submitted to the PBOC.
Republika, Antara News +2
Indonesia secures US$17 billion AIIB funding through 2029
AIIB also wants to open a representative office in Jakarta, with a target to be in place by June next year.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Purbaya meets China's finance minister to seek investors ahead of Panda Bonds
The Finance Ministry is targeting a Panda Bonds issuance by late July 2026 and has lined up meetings with 15 investors in China.
Purbaya to meet BGN chief this week amid MBG cuts
Kemenkeu said MBG budget realization had reached Rp 88,15 triliun by May, after earlier efficiency was put at Rp 40 triliun.
Antara News, Tempo +3
Kemenkeu seeks 2027 budget ceiling of Rp49.8 trillion
The proposal matches the 2026 ceiling after efficiency cuts, with Rp45.52 trillion set aside for general services.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Kejagung remits Rp1.02 trillion, seeks funds for seized assets
Most of the transfer came from Rp978.1 billion in auction proceeds, while the finance minister did not immediately approve maintenance funds.
CNBC Indonesia, Tribunnews
Prabowo gathers 7 officials at Kertanegara on investment flows
Next up: Rosan is asked to present data on global investment interest in Indonesia on June 15 at Istana Merdeka.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +3
Prabowo gathers 7 officials at Kertanegara to discuss investment
Next: Rosan is asked to open data on the U.S., Europe and Asia trip at Istana Merdeka on 15 June.
Series: Prabowo Subianto · Investment Briefing · 2 chapters since Jun 14Komisi XI and government approve 2027 budget framework
The 2027 growth target is set at 5.8%-6.5%, with a 1.8%-2.4% deficit and an exchange rate of Rp16.800-Rp17.500 per US dollar.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Dasco urges residents to sell dollars as rupiah hits 17,941
The rupiah touched a record low of 18,201 on June 8, while the government has promised stabilization steps this week.
Tiffany's Rp97.49 billion customs bill due at end of June
Three Tiffany & Co stores in Plaza Senayan, Plaza Indonesia and Pacific Place have reopened after the customs audit was completed.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Istana denies rumor Chatib Basri will replace Purbaya
Chatib Basri said he was not offered the post and that his meeting at Istana focused on the economy, not a cabinet change.
Tempo, Republika
Istana Denies Rumor Chatib Basri Replacing Purbaya at Finance Ministry
The denial was repeated at the parliamentary complex on June 8, with no cabinet reshuffle planned, Prasetyo Hadi said.
Bloomberg, CNBC Indonesia
Government extends transition for 30% regional payroll cap
The rule, due to take effect in January 2027, will be folded into the 2027 APBN law after 479 of 546 regions missed compliance.
Tempo, Antara News
Bahlil Delays Coal Export Duty Talks as Formula Is Drafted
The government is holding back details while weighing global prices, world demand and the policy's impact on mining investment.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia
Istana denies Purbaya, Perry removal rumor as rupiah hits Rp18.000
The government also denied a cabinet reshuffle and pushed closer coordination among BI, Kemenkeu, OJK and DPR.
Antara News, Tempo +3
Rupiah Tops Rp18,000 per Dollar, Minister Rejects 1998 Echo
The government is preparing closer fiscal-monetary coordination to attract inflows and preserve banking liquidity.
Republika, Antara News
Kemenkeu raises yield to draw capital and support rupiah
Government cash will remain at BI with higher remuneration to preserve money market and banking liquidity, officials said.
Antara News, Republika +2
Scrutiny of Prabowo's overseas trips broadens to visit costs
The dispute now also covers hotel bills for the delegation in France and which budget paid for the trip.
Channel News Asia, CNN Indonesia +2
Purbaya heads to China and London to market Indonesia Panda Bond
The government is targeting a June 2026 launch, with coupons seen as cheaper than U.S. dollar-denominated debt.
State spending reaches Rp1,365.4 trillion through May 2026, up 34.4%
The surge in central government spending was driven by MBG, social aid, THR, subsidies, pensions and the hiring of 355,000 new ASN.
Antara News, Republika +1
Purbaya: Foreign inflows hit Rp32.8 trillion as rupiah draws focus
In Q2, foreign inflows reached Rp60.9 trillion, led by Rp99.9 trillion in SRBI, even as stocks saw outflows.
Bloomberg, Republika