Indonesia’s Money Supply (M2) Rose to IDR 9,657.1 tn in Aug-25

MACROECONOMY 
Indonesia’s Money Supply (M2) Rose to IDR 9,657.1 tn in Aug-25 
Indonesia’s money supply (M2) stood at IDR 9,657.1 tn in Aug-25 (vs Aug-24: IDR 8,971.9 tn; +7.6% YoY), accelerating from +6.6% YoY in Jul-25. This marked an all-time high, with M2 growth supported by higher liquidity in the economy. (Trading Economics)

INDUSTRY 
Indonesia Extends VAT Exemption for Home Purchases Until 2026 
The govt. extended its VAT incentive for ready-to-occupy and new homes until 2026. The scheme covers full VAT on purchases up to IDR 2 bn and applies the normal rate for the portion above that on homes priced to IDR 5 bn. It is limited to one unit per buyer and aimed at boosting housing demand and related industries. (Jakarta Globe)

COMPANY 
Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul (SIDO) Announced IDR 56 bn Share Buyback Plan 
SIDO announced a share buyback plan worth IDR 56 bn, equal to 103.7 mn sh or 0.35% of total outstanding. The buyback period will run from 23-Sep-25 to 22-Dec-25, with a maximum price of IDR 760/sh. The repurchased shares will be kept as treasury stock, funded entirely from internal cash, with PT Mandiri Sekuritas appointed as broker. Previously, SIDO had announced a buyback plan of IDR 300 bn in Mar-25. (Investor.id)