Insights

Jakarta, 20 January 2026 — On Thursday afternoon, 15 January 2026, in the calm setting of The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, SCBD, South Jakarta, the Prasasti Luncheon Talk 2026 took place not merely as a discussion forum, but as a marker of the times. Its theme, “Fostering Indonesia’s Economic Growth Through Data-Driven Insights”, sounded technocratic. Yet its substance was deeply political: how Ind

Jakarta, 20 January 2026— Indonesia stands at a critical crossroads in its political-economic landscape in 2026, with major opportunities arising from its demographic dividend, political and security stability, and the government’s strategic agenda to drive growth. However, this optimistic outlook remains overshadowed by increasingly uncertain global geopolitical dynamics. This was conveyed by Bu

Pandji Pragiwaksono’s stand-up comedy show Mens Rea does more than provoke laughter—it also invites reflection. In one segment, Pandji highlights how homes are increasingly treated as investment instruments rather than basic necessities. Rising prices have made home ownership accessible only to a small segment of the population. This is where the concerns of the middle class emerge: they work and

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, investment participation in Indonesia continues to show encouraging momentum. By the end of 2025, the number of domestic capital market investors had increased by around 35 percent compared to the previous year. This achievement reflects growing public interest in formal investment instruments and highlights the significant potential of the capital mark