Indonesia president says rupiah’s drop still ‘safe’, flags tax incentives

Jakarta, 24 October 2023 – Indonesia President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday the rupiah’s recent depreciation rate against the dollar was still “safe” for Southeast Asia’s largest economy and its inflation targets and that his government was drafting tax incentives to boost growth. Speaking at a seminar attended by investors, Jokowi, as the president is […]

Indonesia Helps Vanuatu Fix Cyclone-Hit Airport

Jakarta, 24 October 2023 – Indonesia sent 20 tons of building materials over the weekend to help Vanuatu fix its cyclone-hit Port Vila International Airport. The Judy and Kevin cyclones swept through Vanuatu in early March. Following the disaster, Indonesia announced it would provide humanitarian assistance to get the Port Vila Airport’s VIP room fixed. […]