Bank Indonesia Surprises With Rate Hike to Stem Rupiah Bleeding

Indonesia's central bank hiked rates in an off-schedule decision on Tuesday, coming as a complex mix of headwinds hammer the country's currency.

WSJ • 20 hours ago

Younger Generations Drive Investment Growth In Southeast Asia

The retail surge is driven by rapid digitalization, a young demographic and increasing disposable income. Young investors are embracing both traditional and alternative assets.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 7, 2026

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 • May 20, 2026

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

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

VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announced today the 2025 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds.

Business Wire • Dec 20, 2025

APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices

Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2025