Today's Headlines in Indonesia

The Today's Headlines section of Indonesia Investments is a regularly updated section which contains the latest information with regard to topics that are currently causing headlines in Indonesia's media. Most of our headlines cover political, economic and social matters. As a consequence of their recent nature, these topics may not have crystallized fully yet and can, therefore, lack a profound analysis. For publications with a more in-depth understanding of subjects, we refer you to our News, Financial or Business columns.

  • World Bank Positive About Indonesia's Economic Outlook

    In its latest East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank is optimistic about Indonesia's recent economic performance as well as its future prospects. The country's FY-2017 gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at the fastest pace in four years, led by stronger investment and net exports. Meanwhile, its current account deficit narrowed to a six-year low, while the central government's budget deficit reached the lowest since 2014, on the back of stronger global trade and strengthening commodity prices.

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  • Moody's Upgrades Indonesia's Sovereign Credit Rating to Baa2 (Stable)

    Moody's Investors Services, one of the world's prestigious credit rating agencies, upgraded Indonesia's long-term, foreign currency-denominated debt rating to Baa2 (with a stable outlook), the second-lowest investment grade rating, on Friday (13/04). Moody's cited increasingly credible and effective fiscal and monetary policies as key reasons for the upgrade. The latest upgrade puts Indonesia on par with India and the Philippines.

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  • IPC Car Terminal to IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in mid-2018

    Terminal operator Indonesia Kendaraan Terminal (better known as IPC Car Terminal) plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in mid-July 2018. The company, which is owned by state-owned port operator Pelindo II, handles the movement of cargo containers for shipments related to the automotive industry at its terminal in Jakarta's Tanjung Priok harbor.

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  • Moody's May Cut Credit Rating of Property Firm Lippo Karawaci

    Global credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service may cut the credit rating of Indonesia-based property company Lippo Karawaci. Main reason for the cut would be the delay in the property firm's release of its full-year 2017 financial report as well as a high amount of foreign-denominated debt and concern about the company's liquidity. It is the third time since last year that Lippo Karawaci delayed the publication of its financial report.

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