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Monthly Report Indonesia Investments

The monthly update of Indonesia Investments is a report written and published by Van Der Schaar Investments B.V. The report informs the reader of the key political, economic and social developments that occur in Indonesia, and also touches upon those key international events that impact on Indonesia.

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News

Alarming Capital Outflows from the Jakarta Composite Index on Tuesday

On Tuesday (18 March 2025), the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) decided to temporarily suspend trading as the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) plunged 5 percent. Such trading halts target at stabilizing Indonesia's capital markets (as the rupiah was also dragged down by the capital outflows).

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Consumer Price Index of Indonesia: Electricity Discounts Cause Deflation in February

Indonesia started 2025 with two straights months of deflation. And, again, this was not a real surprise as the 50 percent electricity rate discount for households up to 2,200 VA still applied in February 2025.

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What’s up with the Indonesian Economy? Looking at the Latest Macroeconomic Data

On 5 February 2025, the Statistical Agency of Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik, BPS) announced that Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) was recorded at a growth rate of 5.03 percent year-on-year (y/y) in 2024. In another article in this month’s edition, we devote an analysis concerning Indonesia’s 2024 GDP growth.

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Finance

Financial Markets Indonesia

The financial markets of Indonesia have shown a remarkable recovery from the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s. Prudent fiscal management and foreign confidence in the country's strengthening economic fundamentals are behind robust economic growth.

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Business

Doing Business in Indonesia

Indonesia is not the easiest place to start an enterprise or, generally, to conduct business. In this section the reader can find valuable information about Indonesia's investment climate, about how to set up a company or representative office, the risks that are involved in investing in Indonesia, analyses of commodities, listed companies and business sectors, and more.

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Backgrounder

Cultures, Histories & Demography

Indonesia is the world's fourth-most populous country, implying that significant cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity can be found within its boundaries. This section provides the reader background information about the people of Indonesia, its (political and economic) histories, religions, and more.

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Indonesia Investments

Indonesia Investments is a platform that helps foreign investors to engage in business in Indonesia. In close cooperation with our network in Indonesia our services include market research (market intelligence), monthly reports on the Indonesian economy, politics and social developments, market entry strategies, the establishment of legal entities (local PTs, PT PMAs, and Representative Offices), finding Indonesian business partners or office/factory space, marketing strategies, and human resources recruitment.

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Energy Research Report; 2nd Edition To Be Released Soon

The second edition of our flagship Energy Research Report is scheduled to be released soon. The second edition includes special focus on Indonesia's renewable energy potential. Soon we will share more information about the upcoming release...

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The People of Indonesia

Indonesia is the fourth-most populous nation on earth. The composition of this population is characterized by a high degree of variety in terms of culture, religion, and language.