Govt. Highlighted Strong 1H26 Economic Growth and Announced 2H26 Stimulus Measures

The govt. highlighted Indonesia's resilient economic performance, with 2Q26 GDP growing 5.29% YoY, bringing 1H26 GDP growth to 5.45%, the strongest first-half expansion in five years and marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth above 5%. To sustain momentum in 2H26, the govt. introduced a IDR 26.34 tn stimulus package, maintained fuel prices despite an average ICP of USD 90.46/bbl, and emphasized continued support through infrastructure spending, investment promotion, and credit expansion. The govt. also highlighted 1H26 investment realization of IDR 1,010.6 tn (+7.2% YoY), equivalent to 49.5% of its annual target. (CNBC Indonesia)

Govt. Delayed Implementation of 0.5% E-Commerce Tax Collection on Online Sellers

The govt. postponed the implementation of the 0.5% final withholding tax (PPh Article 22) on online merchants collected by e-commerce platforms until 31 Oct-26, with enforcement now scheduled to begin on 01 Nov-26. The delay aims to support household purchasing power as economic recovery remains a priority, while any tax already collected by designated marketplaces, including Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, and Blibli, will be refunded to merchants. The govt. emphasized that the postponement only affects the implementation timeline and does not change the substance of the policy. (CNBC Indonesia)

CoreWeave Announced First Southeast Asia AI Data Center Expansion in Indonesia

CoreWeave announced plans to build its first AI data centers in Asia, with three facilities in Indonesia totaling 360 MW of capacity, targeted to begin operations in 2028. The co. will invest billions of dollars in the project to serve AI labs, startups, enterprises, and global customers across Southeast Asia, expanding beyond its existing network of 49 data centers in North America and Europe. The investment supports Indonesia's growing role as a regional AI hub, driven by rising cloud adoption, data localization requirements, and increasing investment from global technology companies. (Bloomberg)

Mitra Adiperkasa (MAPI) to Reintroduce Ace Hardware Brand in Indonesia

MAPI will reintroduce the Ace Hardware brand in Indonesia, with the first two stores scheduled to open in Aug-26 at Sunter Mall (Jakarta) and AEON BSD (Tangerang). The expansion marks MAPI's entry into the home improvement retail segment following the end of Ace Hardware's previous licensing agreement in Indonesia. The co. plans to gradually expand the brand after evaluating the initial stores' performance and profitability. (Kontan)

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