DPR Convenes High-Level Economic Summit with Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia to Fortify Rupiah Stability Amidst Global Headwinds

In a critical move to bolster Indonesia’s economic resilience, the House of Representatives (DPR RI) hosted a pivotal meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2026, bringing together key figures from the…

Trump Offers Historic Meeting with Iran’s New Supreme Leader Amidst Protracted Conflict and Global Economic Strain

In a surprising diplomatic overture that sent ripples across global capitals, then-President of the United States Donald Trump declared on June 5, 2026, his readiness to meet with Iran’s newly…

Understanding the Psychological and Socio-Economic Drivers of the Childfree Lifestyle in Modern Indonesia

The discourse surrounding the decision to remain childfree—a lifestyle choice where individuals or couples voluntarily choose not to have children—has moved from the fringes of social media debate into the…

President Joko Widodo Inaugurates Toraja Airport, Signaling New Era for South Sulawesi’s Economic and Tourism Development

President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated the Toraja Airport, formerly known as Buntu Kunik Airport, in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The opening of this long-awaited…

Indonesia’s Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy Sparks Industry Outcry Amidst Economic Headwinds

Indonesia’s property sector braced for significant headwinds following the government’s decision to implement a new five percent income tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties, effective June 1, 2015. This policy, which…

The Growing Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in Indonesia: Economic Drivers, Environmental Devastation, and the Shadow Economy

The Indonesian government appears to be struggling to contain the rapid proliferation of illegal gold mining activities, known locally as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), which continue to scar landscapes…

Mutual Funds Emerge as Resilient Diversification Tool Amidst Global Economic Volatility, CNBC Indonesia Reports.

Jakarta, Indonesia – In an era marked by persistent global economic turbulence, the strategic diversification of investment portfolios has become paramount for investors seeking to mitigate risk and safeguard their…

High-Paying Professions Face Unprecedented Redundancy Amid Global Economic Shifts and AI Revolution

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global labor market is undergoing a profound transformation, challenging the long-held stability and desirability of professions once synonymous with exorbitant salaries, lavish perks, and elevated…

Indonesia to Commence 13th-Month Salary Disbursement for State Apparatus in June 2026, Boosting Economic Activity and Welfare

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government is set to begin the disbursement of the 13th-month salary for state civil apparatus (ASN), pensioners, and other eligible recipients in June 2026, a…

Indonesia Debates Landmark Property Law Revision: Extending Foreigners’ Right of Use While Sparking Industry Division and Economic Safeguard Concerns

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively reviewing Government Regulation No. 41 Year 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property in Indonesia, a move…

Understanding the Childfree Phenomenon: Psychological Motivations, Socio-Economic Factors, and the Evolving Landscape of Family Planning in Indonesia

The decision to remain childfree, a choice where individuals or couples voluntarily opt not to have biological or adopted children, has become a subject of intense public discourse in Indonesia.…