United States Agreed in Principle to Exempt Specific Indonesian Exports from 19% Tariff

MACROECONOMY
United States Agreed in Principle to Exempt Indonesian Cocoa, Palm Oil, and Rubber Exports from 19% Tariff
The US agreed in principle to exempt Indonesia’s cocoa, palm oil, and rubber exports from the 19% tariff imposed since 07 Aug-25 under President Trump, with implementation pending a final pact. Talks also covered potential US investments in Indonesia’s fuel storage with Danantara and Pertamina, while Indonesia offered multi-bn-USD investments in the US and pledged zero tariffs on nearly all American goods. (Reuters)

INDUSTRY
Indonesia Won WTO Biodiesel Dispute Against EU
Indonesia won the WTO dispute (DS618) against the EU on countervailing duties imposed on Indonesian biodiesel imports. The WTO Panel ruled the EU’s measures were inconsistent with the WTO ASCM, rejecting claims that Indonesia subsidized biodiesel producers and that such subsidies harmed EU producers. The government urged the EU to revoke the duties and reaffirmed its commitment to fair, rules-based trade. (Emitennews)

COMPANY
Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI) Disbursed IDR 1.14 Qn in UMKM Loans (80,32% of Total) in 1H25
In 1H25, BBRI’s loan disbursement rose 6% YoY to IDR 1,416.6 tn, with UMKM loans contributing 80.32% or IDR 1,137.84 tn. BBRI also distributed KUR worth IDR 83.88 tn to 1.8 mn debtors, FLPP housing loans worth IDR 13.35 tn to 97,878 MBR, and expanded its 1.2 mn AgenBRILink network to 67k+ villages with IDR 843 tn transaction volume. (Emitennews)

Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua (PANI) Raised IDR 300 Bn from Private Placement
PANI will issue 20.9 mn new shares at IDR 14,350/sh, raising IDR 300 bn on 02 Sep-25, with settlement on 04 Sep-25. Proceeds will strengthen capital and support subsidiaries PT Cahaya Inti Sentosa, PT Panorama Eka Tunggal, and PT Karunia Utama Selaras. All shares will be taken by controlling shareholder PT Multi Artha Pratama, increasing paid-up capital to IDR 1.69 tn. (Emitennews)