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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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Purpose & Meaning Behind Establishment of Indonesia's Hajj and Umrah Ministry

On Monday, 8 September 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto established a new ministry: the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Mochamad Irfan Yusuf (a grandson of Nahdlatul Ulama founder KH. Hasyim Asy'ari) was appointed as its minister. It is interesting to take a closer look at the purpose of (and reason behind) this new ministry.

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The Morning After - How Do the Stock & Currency Markets Respond to Cabinet Reshuffle?

After the drastic cabinet reshuffle on Monday 8 September 2025 - when Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto replaced five ministers and created one new ministry - it is interesting to take a look at how markets are responding to these developments after a night's rest.

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Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati Replaced in Cabinet Reshuffle

Indonesia is facing chaotic times, with a series of large anti-government protests having occurred in late August 2025 (leading to at least 10 deaths and extensive damage to public assets). And more problems may loom after Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto decided to go for a cabinet reshuffle on 8 September 2025. 

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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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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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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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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.