印尼央行维持5.75%利率不变
印尼央行（BI）日前召开理事会会议，正式宣布维持基准利率（BI Rate）稳定在 5.75%，不跟随加息节奏，同时出台多项重磅金融激励政策，针对性优化外资投资环境、稳定印尼盾汇率、吸引外资回流国内金融市场。本次政策组合取代了直接加息方案，成为印尼当前稳汇率、稳资本、稳经济的核心调控手段
All Indonesian Tax Processes to Be Unified Online Starting July
Indonesia to Receive Preferential US Tariff Treatment
Indonesia Finalizes Blueprint for 100 GW Solar Power in Ten Years
Indonesia Accelerates Electrification: Domestic Motorcycles to Go Fully Electric, Fuel Motorcycles for Export
Indonesia Simplifies Export Approval Process for Tin, Oil & Gas, and Coal
Indonesia's Ministry of Trade issued two new export permit regulations on March 26, 2026, which came into effect on April 1, streamlining export supervision requirements for key commodities such as tin, oil & gas, and coal, in order to adapt to global trade changes and reduce business burdens. The two new regulations are Trade Minister Regulation No. 5 of 2026 (amending Trade Minister Regulation No. 23 of 2023) and Trade Minister Regulation No. 6 of 2026 (amending Trade Minister Regulation No. 22 of 2023), covering adjustments to export policies and management of prohibited export goods. The Director General of Foreign Trade stated in a statement that this revision aims to
Indonesia Accelerates Approval of 2026 Nickel Mining Plans
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reported that as of the end of March 2026, approximately 150 nickel mining companies had obtained approval for their 2026 Work Plan and Cost Budget (RKAB), with the actual number slightly higher. The Director General of Minerals and Coal at the ESDM Ministry stated that nickel mining companies that have not yet received RKAB approval can continue production until March 31, 2026, under the government's relaxed policy. The Directorate General had previously issued the 2026 nickel RKAB approvals on February 10, setting the total annual nickel mining quota at 260–270 million tons, compared to the 2025 RKAB production target of 3
Multiple New Nickel Industry Policies to Be Implemented in Indonesia This Year
Against the backdrop of relatively high nickel prices, a series of new policies introduced by the Indonesian government, including the nickel product export tax plan, revision of mineral reference prices, and possible increases in mining quotas for work plans and cost budgets, are expected to become core influencing factors for the nickel industry in 2026. A research report recently released by an Indonesian securities firm pointed out that if nickel prices remain high, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources plans to moderately relax quotas for mining work plans and cost budgets. New quotas are expected to be
Indonesia Plans Nickel Export Tax, Causing Nickel Prices to Surge
After the world's largest nickel producer Indonesia officially approved a tax on battery metal exports, international nickel prices surged sharply. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, nickel futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose as much as 2.7% and closed up 2.1% at $17,310 per ton. The Finance Minister confirmed that President Prabowo has approved export tariffs on coal and nickel, with specific rates still under in-depth discussion. Indonesia introduced this policy primarily due to national fiscal pressure. As a net importer of crude oil and refined products, Indonesia has been affected by conflicts involving Iran, the United States, and Israel
Late Annual Tax Filing in Indonesia Will Face Penalties
March 2026 has arrived, and taxpayers holding Indonesian Tax Identification Numbers (NPWP) are required to fulfill their annual tax return (SPT Tahunan) obligations. The Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has opened the filing channel since the beginning of the year, but there are clear deadlines for filing, and late submissions will face penalties. For the 2025 tax year and 2026 filing, the tax authority has set different deadlines based on taxpayer type: the deadline for individual taxpayers is March 31, 2026, while for corporate taxpayers, it is relatively more relaxed, April 30, 2026. The official recommendation is to file as early as possible
Bank Indonesia Promotes Bilateral Local Currency Settlement Cooperation
The Director of Bank Indonesia's Beijing Representative Office recently actively promoted the China-Indonesia Local Currency Settlement Framework (LCT) at the "Indonesia-China Business Dialogue" event held in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, emphasizing the importance of efficient cross-border financial transactions for the international expansion of enterprises. The event was jointly organized by the Indonesian Embassy in China and the Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) Beijing Office, with about 200 Indonesian and Chinese entrepreneurs attending. During the process of international expansion, enterprises often overlook the key factor of cross-border financial transaction efficiency. Efficient financial systems can help enterprises reduce costs, manage risks
Indonesia's QR Code Payment to Launch in China by End of March
Bank Indonesia has announced that the cross-border payment project using the Indonesian Standard QR Code (QRIS) will officially launch between the end of March and early April 2026, with the first partner countries being China and South Korea. A deputy governor of Bank Indonesia stated that Indonesia has completed technical tests and sandbox verifications with the relevant regulatory authorities of both China and South Korea. The pilot test with China was completed at the end of January, and the test with South Korea ended in late February, with system security and smoothness meeting standards, pending official launch. In January 2026, QRIS transactions in Indonesia grew 131.4% year-on-year, maintaining rapid growth.