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Against the Tide: Indonesia’s Danantara Defies Outflows with $4.6B Debut Bond Demand

Some might say that we live in a period where market logic is hard to analyze. This sentiment resurfaced after the announcement that Indonesia's state sovereign wealth fund Danantara attracted a peak orderbook for its debut US dollar bond sales of around USD $4.6 billion, which is over three times the total issuance size.

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Bank Indonesia Goes for Unexpected Interest Rate Increase to Support Rupiah

Seeing the fragile rupiah, Bank Indonesia did not want to wait for its next scheduled monthly monetary policy meeting on 17-18 June 2026. Instead, the central bank of Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate (BI Rate) by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.50 percent on Tuesday 9 June 2025.

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BI Forex Reserves Hit 2-Year Low as Currency Interventions Intensify

In line with expectations, Bank Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves recorded a decline last month. On Monday (8 June 2026), the central bank of Indonesia stated that these reserves fell USD $1.3 billion, settling at USD $144.9 billion at the end of May 2026. This marks the lowest level of foreign exchange reserves since June 2024.

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Indonesian Islam

This detailed account traces the historical spread of Islam across the Indonesian Archipelago, exploring how the faith adapted into unique local and syncretic varieties. It examines the realities of modern religious life in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, while analyzing the socio-political dynamics and rise of contemporary radical movements.

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Population of Indonesia

As the world’s largest archipelagic state, Indonesia currently stands as the fourth most populous nation on Earth, housing roughly 3.5% of the total global population. Managing the demographics of this expansive island nation requires a deep look into its evolving growth patterns, stabilizing birth rates, and its legendary tapestry of ethnic diversity.

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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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Explore the dynamics of the world’s fourth-largest nation. This page analyzes Indonesia’s population growth, shifting fertility rates, and vibrant tapestry of over 1,300 ethnic groups shaping its social landscape.