Indonesia News and Economic Trends
SD Guthrie denies allegations of links to plantation fires in Indonesia
As transboundary haze continues to affect several cities in the region, SD Guthrie Bhd has rejected allegations that its subsidiaries or employees caused forest and land fires in Indonesia. The ...
Indonesia stocks face MSCI downgrade risk as selloff deepens market losses
Indonesia's equity market is under renewed pressure after MSCI opened a process that could move the country to standalone status from emerging market classification. The step sharpens scrutiny of ...
Bank Indonesia seen holding rates steady as market turmoil tests rupiah
Indonesia's central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week even as sharp market moves put renewed pressure on the rupiah. Economists remain split after MSCI's warning over ...
West Kalimantan palm sector cuts output as El Niño drought disrupts river transport
A prolonged drought linked to the current super El Niño is straining Indonesia's palm oil supply chain in West Kalimantan, where falling river levels are leaving mills unable to move processed ...
Indonesia exchange seeks MSCI clarification after downgrade warning rattles market
Indonesian market authorities are moving to contain a sharp equity selloff after MSCI signaled the country could lose its emerging-market classification. The warning shocks investors in Jakarta, ...
Indonesia stocks slide as MSCI downgrade fears deepen market pressure
Mounting concern over Indonesia’s status in global equity indexes is driving a sharp sell-off in the country’s stock market. The latest drop pushes the benchmark to its lowest level in six ...
Indonesia regulator imposes sanctions on three listed firms
Indonesia is advancing market reforms with enforcement action against several publicly traded companies. The country's financial regulator says Barito Renewables Energy, Dian Swastatika Sentosa ...
MSCI considers Indonesia market downgrade amid governance and investability concerns
Indonesia's equity market faces renewed scrutiny after MSCI moves toward a possible status change in its global index framework. The review follows earlier warnings and comes despite regulatory ...
Lianson Fleet buys third Ultramax bulk carrier worth U.S.$23 million
The latest move further expands Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's exposure to the dry bulk shipping segment beyond its offshore support vessel business. The acquisition is expected to support the group's ...
Malaysia's budget slows fiscal consolidation through 2028, Fitch says
Malaysia's substantial spending on subsidies and support for households and businesses continues to limit the pace of budget deficit reduction in the coming years. The latest fiscal framework ...
Ledger probes wallet tampering after LTE-enabled implants found in devices sold by CryptoBilis
A supply-chain security incident is widening for hardware wallet users after Ledger says malicious implants in some devices sold by reseller CryptoBilis captured customers’ recovery phrases ...
Asian investors increase hedge fund allocations as bond diversification weakens
Asian pensions, family offices and private banks are increasing allocations to hedge funds as volatile bond and equity markets push investors to look beyond traditional portfolio mixes. The shift ...
DynaFront secures discovery agreement for insurance core system project in Indonesia
DynaFront Holdings Bhd has secured an initial-phase agreement for a core life insurance system replacement project for an insurance company in Indonesia. The move paves the way for potential full ...
United Malacca faces pressure from a mandatory takeover offer at RM6.10, analysts see higher value
United Malacca Bhd shares continue to trade near record highs as two research firms assess the mandatory general offer of RM6.10 per share as failing to reflect the company’s fundamental value. ...
Holy Redeemer Health System ratings cut to default after missed bond payments
A payment default on Holy Redeemer Health System's bond obligations has pushed the Pennsylvania healthcare provider into the lowest rating category at Fitch. The downgrade follows a trustee ...
Bussan Auto Finance Tranche II securities win AAA rating in Indonesia
Indonesia's automotive financing market continues to draw investor attention as credit assessments shape demand for new debt instruments. Bussan Auto Finance's Tranche II bond and Tranche II Sukuk ...
Zetrix stake declines further as TS Wong reduces shareholding, independent director resigns
The ongoing pressure on Zetrix AI Bhd shares became increasingly evident as its managing director's stake continued to shrink amid a sharp decline in the company's market value since late August. ...
Deleum plans to dispose of technology unit to Ocean Vantage for RM13 million
Deleum Bhd is moving to reshape its asset portfolio through the proposed cash sale of a majority stake in Deleum Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd to Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd. The move values the ...
AEP Plantations reports higher 9-month output, declares interim dividend
AEP Plantations is posting stronger production across its plantation and milling operations in Indonesia and Malaysia for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. The group says recently acquired ...
Matrade strengthens MSME exports through RM60 million allocation under Budget 2027
As Malaysian exporters continue to face geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs and supply chain disruptions, Matrade welcomed the RM60 million allocation under Budget 2027 to expand the capacity of ...
Ledger confirms hardware implant in CryptoBilis-sold devices amid crypto theft probe
A supply-chain security incident is widening pressure on the crypto wallet sector after Ledger links recent customer losses to tampered devices sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The ...
