Indonesian Equity Market Defies Major Foreign Outflow, IHSG Closes Strong Amidst Domestic Investor Resilience and Technical Rebound

Jakarta’s benchmark stock index, the Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG), staged a remarkable recovery on Monday, May 25, 2026, closing significantly higher despite a substantial divestment by foreign investors. This…

Indonesia Unveils Strategic Export SOE and Strengthens Foreign Exchange Retention at Jogja Financial Festival 2026

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government, through its Ministry of Finance, has officially announced the establishment of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia, a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) specifically tasked with…

Indonesia Considers Landmark Overhaul of Foreign Property Ownership Laws, Sparking Debate Over Market Impact and Affordability

The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively engaged in revising Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996, a foundational piece of legislation governing foreign…

Thailand to Hike Airport Fees by 50 Percent for Foreign Tourists Starting June 20, 2026

Bangkok, Thailand – May 11, 2026 – International travelers preparing to depart Thailand through the nation’s primary airports will face a significant increase in departure costs starting next month. Airports…

Indonesia Debates Landmark Property Law Revisions to Attract Foreign Investment While Safeguarding National Interests.

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) embarked on a pivotal review of Government Regulation (PP) Number 41 of 1996, a move poised to significantly…

Indonesia Cracks Down on International Online Gambling Syndicate, 321 Foreign Nationals Transferred for Further Investigation

Jakarta, Indonesia – On Sunday, May 10, 2026, a significant police operation culminated in the transfer of 321 foreign nationals (WNA) to various immigration detention centers and offices across Indonesia…

Revisiting Foreign Property Ownership: Indonesia Poises for Significant Regulatory Overhaul

The Indonesian Ministry of Agr Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively refining a proposed revision to Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership…

IHSG Closes Strong Week with 2.35% Gain Despite Significant Foreign Outflows of Rp1.6 Trillion

The Jakarta Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) concluded the trading week ending Friday, April 17, 2026, on a positive note, posting a marginal gain of 0.17% to close at 7,634.004.…

Foreign Scrutiny Highlights Alarming "Pump-and-Dump" Valuations and Market Integrity Concerns in Indonesia’s Capital Market

Jakarta’s capital market is currently under intense scrutiny from international financial media, notably the Financial Times, which has drawn attention to a troubling phenomenon colloquially known as "saham gorengan" –…

Indonesia Prepares Significant Overhaul of Foreign Property Ownership Regulations, Igniting Diverse Reactions Across Real Estate Sector

Indonesia’s Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively drafting revisions to Government Regulation No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property in the archipelago,…

Indonesia Considers Landmark Overhaul of Foreign Property Ownership Laws, Sparking Debate Over Market Impact and National Interests

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