Indonesia M2 Money Supply Grew 10.0% YoY in Jan-26

MACROECONOMY 
Indonesia M2 Money Supply Grew 10.0% YoY in Jan-26 
Indonesia’s M2 money supply expanded 10.0% YoY to IDR 10,117.8 tn in Jan-26, accelerating from 9.6% growth in Dec-25. The latest figure remains near the record high of IDR 10,133.1 tn reached in Dec-25, reflecting continued liquidity expansion in the financial system. Historically, Indonesia’s M2 averaged IDR 2,270.4 tn since 1980, with a record low of IDR 5.2 tn in Feb-80. (Trading Economics)

COMPANY 
Barito Renewables Energy (BREN) Partnered with SLB to Develop Sekincau Geothermal Project 
BREN, through its subsidiary Star Energy Geothermal, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with global energy technology company SLB to accelerate the development of the Sekincau geothermal project in Lampung, Indonesia. The partnership covers field design and planning, fully integrated drilling services for the Sekincau project, and a framework to identify and evaluate future geothermal opportunities, including in North America. Combining Star Energy’s operational experience with SLB’s subsurface expertise and execution capabilities aims to improve project efficiency, reduce technical risks, and expand geothermal energy development both locally and internationally. (Bloomberg Technoz)