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.
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.
On Wednesday 20 August 2025, Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (in Indonesian: Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi, or KPK) detained 14 people and seized 22 luxury vehicles (involving 15 cars and seven motorcycles) as well as a significant amount of cash after a sting operation was conducted.
On 29 August 2025, the benchmark stock index of Indonesia was in deep red territory (after having touched an all-time record high position a day earlier), while the rupiah lost quite some value against the US dollar. Certainly, profit-taking played a key role. However, portfolio investors were particularly interested in profit-taking due to rising political and social chaos across Indonesia.
On 3 September 2025 Indonesia Investments released the August 2025 edition of its monthly report. The report discusses key political, economic and social developments that occurred in Indonesia in the month of August 2025.
