21 stories tagged #Prabowo Subianto

  1. Indonesian Students Protest Prabowo's Fiscal Policies Amid Fuel Price Hikes
    world

    Indonesian Students Protest Prabowo's Fiscal Policies Amid Fuel Price Hikes

    Hundreds of students rallied in Jakarta against President Prabowo Subianto's spending priorities, citing fuel price hikes and controversial free meal programs as drivers of potential national bankruptcy.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Indonesia Shocks Markets with Surprise Rate Hike to Defend Plunging Rupiah
    finance

    Indonesia Shocks Markets with Surprise Rate Hike to Defend Plunging Rupiah

    Bank Indonesia raises benchmark rate to 5.50% in emergency move to stem rupiah's record lows amid war and investor fears.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Indonesia's Markets in Crisis: Stocks Crash 37%, Rupiah Hits All-Time Low
    finance

    Indonesia's Markets in Crisis: Stocks Crash 37%, Rupiah Hits All-Time Low

    Indonesia faces a severe financial crisis as stocks plunge 37% from peak and the rupiah hits record lows, prompting a massive exodus of global investors.

    2w ago 2 min read
  4. Indonesia Arrests Ex-Head of Prabowo's Free Meal Program Over Graft Allegations
    world

    Indonesia Arrests Ex-Head of Prabowo's Free Meal Program Over Graft Allegations

    Three former officials of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency arrested over graft allegations in President Prabowo's flagship free-meal program.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Indonesia and India Intervene as Oil Surge Batters Asian Currencies
    finance

    Indonesia and India Intervene as Oil Surge Batters Asian Currencies

    Bank Indonesia raised rates and spent billions to defend the rupiah. India also intervened as Middle East tensions fueled a dollar flight.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Bets on President's Exit
    world

    Indonesia Blocks Polymarket After Bets on President's Exit

    Indonesia bans access to Polymarket, calling it gambling, after bets on President Prabowo leaving office early.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Indonesia's Economy Beats Forecasts with 5.61% Q1 Growth
    finance

    Indonesia's Economy Beats Forecasts with 5.61% Q1 Growth

    Indonesia's Q1 GDP grew 5.61%, exceeding expectations. Driven by manufacturing, trade, and agriculture, the growth is the fastest since Q3 2022.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Indonesia Rail Safety Crisis: Fatal Crash Spurs Calls for Overhaul
    world

    Indonesia Rail Safety Crisis: Fatal Crash Spurs Calls for Overhaul

    A deadly train collision in Bekasi, Indonesia, killing 15, highlights critical safety flaws and prompts urgent calls for infrastructure upgrades and stricter regulations.

    last mo. 2 min read