16 September 2025 (closed)
Jakarta Composite Index (7,957.70) +20.58 +0.26%
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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.
Amid the hectic environment, with trade talks between Indonesia, the United States (US) and the European Union (EU), ongoing geopolitical turmoil in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, shifting political alliances, a US Federal Reserve that may hold its benchmark interest rate steady for longer, and subdued global economic growth, it is interesting to take a look at how the Indonesian economy is performing.
Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation Royal Philips, which is focused on health technology, consumer electronics and lighting, signed a long-term partnership with the Health Ministry of Indonesia to provide advanced image-guided therapy (medical) equipment to all 38 provinces of Southeast Asia's largest economy. This deal is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of Euros.
During his official state visit to Belgium, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had the opportunity to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Union (EU) headquarters in Brussels, on 13 July 2025, with the aim to strengthen and expand the partnership between Indonesia and the EU.
This year, the Indonesian government’s budget deficit is expected to be significantly wider than initially targeted when determining the 2025 state budget (APBN 2025).
