Bank Indonesia Delivers First Rate Hike in Years as Rupiah Flounders, Risks Rise

Indonesia's central bank snapped a long-running pause as it delivered its first rate hike in over two years.

WSJ • 18 hours ago

Foreign firms eye Hong Kong listings as IPO rebound broadens

About 10 companies from countries including Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore have filed for Hong Kong listings this year and some others are exploring options, an ​exchange executive said, as the market's robust IPO momentum lures global firms.

Reuters • May 19, 2026

Indonesia wants to reforest 12 million hectares of degraded land, may sell carbon offsets, minister says

Indonesia is committed to rehabilitate 12 million hectares (29.65 million acres) of degraded land ​and potentially integrate new tree-planting efforts ‌with its plan to develop carbon offset projects, its forestry minister said in a statement on Tuesday.

Reuters • May 12, 2026

This Indonesian ETF Has A High Yield But Has Notable Risks

The iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF (NYSEARCA:EIDO) gives U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 30, 2026

EIDO's Dividend Dropped 27% in 2025, Signaling Deeper Trouble Ahead

iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF (NYSEARCA:EIDO) pays dividends twice a year, and the headline yield draws investors seeking emerging market income.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 20, 2026

Hunting For Dividends: Is ASEAN Next?

ASEAN's dividend opportunity is underpinned by diverse and evolving market characteristics. The FTSE ASEAN Index, which captures the large- and mid-cap companies listed in the five ASEAN markets - Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines - has delivered a 10-year average dividend yield of 3.57%. Across multiple market cycles over the past 25 years, a back-test of the FTSE ASEAN ex REITs Target Dividend Index's strategy showed notable resilience during market downturns and lower overall volatility compared with the broader ASEAN market.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

Indonesian markets resume selloff after Moody's cuts outlook

Indonesian stocks and currency skidded on Friday after Moody's lowered the country's credit rating outlook, the latest jolt in a turbulent start to the year for Southeast Asia's largest economy after an $80 billion rout of its equity market last week.

Reuters • Feb 6, 2026

Indonesia stock exchange CEO resigns after $80 billion market rout

The head of Indonesia's stock exchange has resigned, the exchange said on Friday, as the consequences of a warning from index provider MSCI of a possible downgrade that triggered a more than $80 billion market rout continue to reverberate.

Reuters • Jan 30, 2026

EIDO: Hasn't Been Flourishing, But There's Potential For A Change

The iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF has only gained 2% this year and has grossly underperformed global and EM peers. Indonesian banks, comprising over 40% of EIDO, have faced sluggish loan growth, although stable NIMs in a dovish monetary setting reflect well. Recent government stimulus to the tune of $1B could lift Q4 GDP and 2026 prospects, while further rate cuts are expected from this month through Q1-26.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 4, 2025

Indonesia Offers Value, But EIDO May Not Be The Best Vehicle

Indonesian equities appear attractively valued after a decade of underperformance in USD terms. The iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF (EIDO) offers convenient access but is highly concentrated and holds several richly valued or unprofitable names. Top holdings show a mix of strong historical growth and low P/E ratios, but the ETF includes triple-digit P/E and cash-burning companies.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 17, 2025