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  • Cover_EKONID Member Visit August 2026
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    EKONID Continues Member Visit Program in August 2026

    Following the launch of its Member Visit program in July, EKONID continued its direct exchange with member companies in August 2026 through visits to PT Bosch Rexroth Indonesia, PT Kärcher, and PT Daimler Commercial Vehicles Indonesia.

  • News Indonesia’s July Exports Rise 6.05%, Trade Balance Returns to Surplus
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    Indonesia’s July Exports Rise 6.05%, Trade Balance Returns to Surplus

    Indonesia recorded a narrow trade surplus in July 2026 as exports rose faster than expected, supported by non-oil and gas shipments and manufacturing products.

  • News Indonesia Eases Export-Proceeds Rules for Qualifying Mining Exporters
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    Indonesia Eases Export-Proceeds Rules for Qualifying Mining Exporters

    Indonesia has introduced more flexible foreign-exchange retention requirements for qualifying mining exporters, reducing the amount and period for which export proceeds must be kept in the domestic financial system.

  • News Indonesia Starts IDR 3 Trillion Bekasi Waste-to-Energy Project Using EU Emission Standards
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    Indonesia Starts IDR 3 Trillion Bekasi Waste-to-Energy Project Using EU Emission Standards

    Indonesia has begun construction of a new IDR 3 trillion waste-to-energy facility in Bekasi that will process up to 1,500 tonnes of waste per day, generate 27.4 MW of electricity and apply emission standards referring to the EU Industrial Emissions Directive.

  • News House Commission Approves Destry Damayanti as Bank Indonesia Governor for 2026–2031
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    House Commission Approves Destry Damayanti as Bank Indonesia Governor for 2026–2031

    Destry Damayanti has been approved by the House Commission XI to become Governor of Bank Indonesia for the 2026–2031 term, with her appointment now awaiting confirmation at a House plenary session.

  • News Bank Indonesia Keeps BI Rate at 5.75% in August 2026 amid Global Volatility
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    Bank Indonesia Keeps BI Rate at 5.75% in August 2026 amid Global Volatility

    Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75% in August 2026, maintaining its focus on rupiah stability and inflation amid continued global financial market volatility.

  • News Indonesia Targets IEU-CEPA Signing by October 2026, Implementation in Early 2027
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    Indonesia Targets IEU-CEPA Signing by October 2026, Implementation in Early 2027

    Indonesia is targeting the signing of the IEU-CEPA by October 2026, with implementation expected in early 2027 as both sides prepare for ratification and the agreement’s entry into force.

  • News German Development Minister’s Indonesia Visit Highlights Business and Sustainable Development Cooperation
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    German Development Minister’s Indonesia Visit Highlights Business and Sustainable Development Cooperation

    German Federal Minister Reem Alabali Radovan’s three-day visit to Indonesia highlighted the breadth of German-Indonesian cooperation, with a strong focus on renewable energy, economic ties, vocational training, and sustainable development.

  • News Indonesia to Launch 30 GW Solar Tender in 2026 Under 100 GW Solar Power Programme
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    Indonesia to Launch 30 GW Solar Tender in 2026 Under 100 GW Solar Power Programme

    Indonesia is preparing to launch a 30 GW solar tender in 2026 as the first phase of its wider 100 GW solar power programme, with further procurement details yet to be announced.