You’re Paying Rp16,250 for Pertamax. Experts Say the Real Price Is Closer to Rp21,000.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Every day, millions of Indonesians pull into Pertamina gas stations and pay Rp16,250 for a liter of ...
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Indonesia Says the Worst May Be Over for the Rupiah. Not Everyone in Bali Will Welcome It.
BALI / JAKARTA — After months of pressure on Indonesia's currency, the government is signaling that relief may finally be ...
As Pressure Builds On The Rupiah, Some Analysts Warn The Dollar Could Approach Rp 18,200
BADUNG, Bali — For foreign tourists arriving in Bali with dollars, euros, or Australian dollars, Indonesia is becoming cheaper. For ...
As The Rupiah Weakens, Indonesia Is Seeing More Tourists From Malaysia and China
NUSA DUA, Bali — A weaker currency is usually treated as bad news. For Indonesia's tourism industry, the story may ...
“Am I Stressed? Yes”: Indonesian Official Speaks as Rupiah Slides Toward Rp 17,800
The Indonesian rupiah is edging closer to Rp 17,800 against the US dollar. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the currency ...
Will Bali’s Bank Tellers and Ticket Clerks Survive? 10 Jobs Facing Extinction by 2030
The World Economic Forum has a warning for the global workforce: 14 percent job growth is coming by 2030. But so is ...
The Rupiah Has Fallen to Rp 17,784 Per Dollar. In Bali, Expats Are Starting to Feel It in Their Kitchens.
The Indonesian rupiah has fallen to Rp 17,784 against the US dollar. For economists and financial analysts, the number signals ...
Indonesia Targets Near-6% Growth as New Finance Leadership Takes Shape
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s finance minister has set an ambitious economic target for the year, aiming to push growth toward 6 ...
As Southeast Asia Faces Fuel Pressures, Indonesia Says Supply Is Stable—For Now
JAKARTA — Energy shocks linked to tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple across Southeast Asia, straining fuel ...
Garuda Indonesia’s Losses Widen to $319 Million. What It Means for Bali’s Tourism Economy
JAKARTA — Garuda Indonesia, the country’s flagship carrier, ended 2025 with a net loss of $319.39 million—more than four times the ...
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