Indonesia: Minister Urges Limits on Modern Retail Expansion to Support Local Cooperatives

Indonesia Seeks to Curb Retail Expansion in Rural Areas, Prioritizing Local Cooperatives Jakarta – Indonesia’s Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono, has called for a halt to the continued expansion of large retail chains like Alfamart and Indomaret into the country’s rural villages. The move, announced Thursday, February 26, 2026, aims to protect the economic interests … Read more

Indonesia Funds Nutrition Programs: Rp6M Daily for 24,000 Centers

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government is defending a substantial financial commitment to local nutrition programs, allocating approximately 6 million Indonesian Rupiah (roughly $385 USD as of February 25, 2026) per day to 24,000 Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units across the archipelago. This initiative, designed to bolster the national program for providing nutritious food, … Read more

Antam Gold Price Today: Up Rp 40,000 to Rp 3,068,000/Gram (Feb 24, 2026)

2026-02-24 02:25:00 Jakarta – Harga emas Antam hari ini naik sangat tinggi dan melanjutkan tren penguatan sejak akhir pekan lalu. Harga emas Antam 24 karat naik Rp 40.000 per gram ke level Rp 3.068.000 per gram. Berdasarkan situs Logam Mulia Antam, Selasa (24/2/2026), satuan harga emas hari ini yang terkecil ukuran 0,5 gram berada di … Read more

MSCI Warning & Indonesian Stock Market Concerns: Governance & Stability

2026-02-18 15:43:00 Jakarta – Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) turut menyoroti transparansi pada pasar modal Indonesia. Seiring pengumuman transparansi tersebut, Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan (IHSG) turut melemah pada perdagangan 28-29 Januari 2026, yang puncaknya ditandai beberapa pejabat tinggi Bursa Efek Indonesia dan Otoritas Jasa Keuangan mengundurkan diri. Rektor Universitas Paramadina yang juga ekonom senior Didik … Read more

Bitcoin Price Crash: Big Investors Accumulate Assets

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a period of consolidation around the $90,000 mark, a pattern frequently enough observed before a potential rebound, according to Tokocrypto analyst Fyqieh Fachrur. This activity is linked to accumulation by large-volume traders, known as “whales,” signaling confidence in BTC despite ongoing short-term volatility. “When whales actively buy below $90,000, it typically … Read more

Why Are Indonesian SMEs Struggling to Grow?

“`html Indonesia’s Central Bank Boosts Support for MSMEs Amidst⁣ Growth Challenges Indonesia’s‌ Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) face hurdles in accessing credit, adopting digital technologies, and expanding into export markets, according to recent data from Bank Indonesia (BI). While ⁤MSMEs contribute substantially to the‍ national economy, representing 60% of Indonesia’s GDP ⁣and 15.7% of … Read more