Indonesia Govt. Confirmed Sufficient Funding to Service Restructured Whoosh Debt

Indonesia Govt. Confirmed Sufficient Funding to Service Restructured Whoosh Debt 
The govt. confirmed sufficient funding to service the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (Whoosh) debt following an 80-year restructuring, which would reduce annual debt payments to around IDR 1 tn or slightly below. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa noted that several entities under the Ministry of Finance generate annual profits of IDR 3 tn–7 tn, potentially providing sufficient funds to cover the obligations. The govt. is also reviewing the restructuring scheme and plans to complete the transfer of Whoosh management from Danantara to the Ministry of Finance on 15 Sep-26, with a potential future extension of the network to East Java. (Bloomberg Technoz) 

Indonesia Retail Sales Increased 1.1% YoY in Jul-26 
Indonesia’s retail sales increased 1.1% YoY in Jul-26, ending three consecutive months of declines, supported by govt. measures to cushion households from persistent cost pressures. The rebound was led by food, beverages & tobacco (+2.4% YoY vs -3.6% in Jun-26) and clothing (+2.8% vs -3.1%), while automotive parts sales growth slowed to 5.1% from 18.8%. Fuel sales remained weak at -7.7%, alongside information & communication equipment (-20.6%) and recreational goods (-6.7%), while household equipment declined 4.9%; on a MoM basis, retail sales fell 0.1% after rising 0.7% in Jun-26. (Trading Economics)

Poultry Prices Rallied in Aug-26, Broiler Hit Multi-Year High 
Indonesian poultry prices strengthened sharply in Aug-26, with broiler prices averaging IDR 24,351/kg, up 30% YoY and 30% MoM, marking the highest monthly level since at least early 2023. DOC prices rose to IDR 7,275/head, up 22% YoY and 38% MoM, the strongest level since mid-2024. 8M26 average broiler and DOC prices stood at IDR 20,650/kg (+15% YoY) and IDR 5,990/head (+19% YoY), respectively, pointing to tighter supply and improving demand into 2H26. (Various sources)

Weda Bay Nickel Restarted Mining Operations After Four-Month Suspension 
Weda Bay Nickel (WBN) resumed mining operations in Central Halmahera, North Maluku, after receiving approval from Indonesian authorities following a four-month care and maintenance period. The ramp-up will be conducted gradually, with production depending on contractor and equipment remobilization, revisions to the annual mining plan, and completion of administrative requirements. WBN has yet to provide estimates for 2026 nickel ore production, sales volume, or grades, while its 2026 RKAB had previously been reduced to 12mn wmt from 42mn wmt in 2025. (Bisnis.com)