Indonesia's External Debt Increased 4.9% YoY to USD 454.8 bn in Jul-26

Indonesia's External Debt Increased 4.9% YoY to USD 454.8 bn in Jul-26
Indonesia's external debt rose 4.9% YoY to USD 454.8 bn in Jul-26 from USD 454.5 bn in Jun-26, driven by higher public-sector debt amid a decline in private-sector debt. Govt. external debt increased 3.2% YoY to USD 218.4 bn, mainly due to inflows into international SBN, while private-sector external debt declined 1.2% YoY to USD 194.5 bn. The external debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 30.7%, with both govt. and private-sector debt predominantly long-term. (Bloomberg Technoz)Indonesia's external debt rose 4.9% YoY to USD 454.8 bn in Jul-26 from USD 454.5 bn in Jun-26, driven by higher public-sector debt amid a decline in private-sector debt. Govt. external debt increased 3.2% YoY to USD 218.4 bn, mainly due to inflows into international SBN, while private-sector external debt declined 1.2% YoY to USD 194.5 bn. The external debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 30.7%, with both govt. and private-sector debt predominantly long-term. (Bloomberg Technoz)

National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Developed MBG Service Rating Application 
BGN is developing an application that will allow school principals and teachers to rate the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) services provided by kitchens serving their schools, including menu quality, delivery timeliness, and other service aspects. The application will enable users to give star ratings and written feedback, with access targeted for all school principals within 1–3 weeks. BGN has also developed an MBG courier application to monitor food deliveries and handovers at schools. (Bloomberg Technoz)

Mineral and Strategic Commodities Exchange (BMKS) Set to Begin Operations in Jan-27 
BMKS, also known as Indonesia Commodity Exchange (Icomex), is targeted to begin operations on 4 Jan-27, with its operating license expected to be issued on 1 Jan-27. OJK plans to issue regulations governing the exchange and the transfer of supervisory authority from Bappebti on 17 Sep-26, with preparations scheduled throughout Sep-Nov26. Tin and ferronickel will be the initial commodities traded, with state-owned mining co. under MIND ID expected to participate as initial members. (Bloomberg Technoz)

BCAS : BBCA IJ – 8M26 Earnings Grew +2.9% YoY
- BBCA Aug-26 net profit came in at IDR4.9tn (-2.8% MoM; +13.1% YoY), bringing 8M26 net profit to IDR40.2tn (+2.9% YoY). 
- Aug-26 NII stood at IDR7.1tn (+0.7% MoM; +8.4% YoY), bringing 8M26 NII to IDR53.8tn (+1.3% YoY). NIM declined to 5.5% (vs. 5.8% in 8M25). 
- Aug-26 operating income reached IDR9.4tn (-1.6% MoM; +4.6% YoY), bringing 8M26 operating income to IDR73.2tn (+2.6% YoY), with non-interest income of IDR2.2tn in Aug-26 (-8.3% MoM; -5.9% YoY). 
- Aug-26 opex stood at IDR2.9tn (+0.4% MoM; +2.9% YoY), bringing 8M26 opex to IDR21.5tn (+3.9% YoY). 
- Provisioning declined to IDR261bn (-2.2% MoM; -65.3% YoY), bringing 8M26 provisioning to IDR2.2tn (-18.6% YoY) and PPOP to IDR51.7tn (+2.1% YoY). 
- Loan growth stood at +10.5% YoY, with LDR at 81.0% (vs. 79.4% in 8M25) and CASA improving to 85.5% (vs. 83.6% in 8M25), supported by strong deposit growth of +8.3% YoY.

BCAS : BBNI IJ – 8M26 Earnings Grew +6.9% YoY
- BBNI Aug-26 net profit came in at IDR1.8tn (+11.1% MoM; +17.4% YoY), bringing 8M26 net profit to IDR14.3tn (+6.9% YoY). 
- Aug-26 NII stood at IDR3.6tn (-0.1% MoM; +16.0% YoY), bringing 8M26 NII to IDR28.9tn (+14.3% YoY). NIM declined to 3.6% (vs. 3.7% in 8M25). 
- Aug-26 operating income reached IDR5.7tn (-2.4% MoM; +12.6% YoY), bringing 8M26 operating income to IDR44.4tn (+12.9% YoY), supported by non-interest income of IDR2.1tn in Aug-26 (-6.1% MoM; +7.3% YoY). 
- Aug-26 opex stood at IDR2.9tn (+2.7% MoM; +13.0% YoY), bringing 8M26 opex to IDR20.8tn (+12.3% YoY). 
- Provisioning declined to IDR497bn (-18.9% MoM; -16.6% YoY), bringing 8M26 provisioning to IDR5.9tn (+26.9% YoY) and PPOP to IDR23.7tn (+13.4% YoY). 
- Loan growth stood at +27.1% YoY, with LDR at 86.9% (vs. 88.4% in 8M25) and CASA declining to 65.3% (vs. 72.6% in 8M25), despite strong deposit growth of +29.4% YoY.

Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA) Partnered with Bank Mandiri (BMRI) to Expand Banking Access 
TPIA signed an MoU with BMRI to expand banking services for customers across Chandra Asri Group's petrochemical value chain. BMRI will provide payment collection facilities, banking transactions, and financial support tailored to the needs of TPIA's customers, aimed at facilitating financial management and business transactions. (Emitennews)

Maybank Indonesia (BNII) Began Operations as Financial Conglomerate Holding Company 
BNII completed the acquisition of stakes in three financial services entities—Maybank Sekuritas Indonesia, Maybank Asset Management, and Asuransi Etiqa Internasional Indonesia—and began operating as a Financial Conglomerate Holding Company (PIKK). BNII now oversees five Maybank Indonesia financial services entities, including Maybank Finance and WOM, covering banking, investment, wealth management, insurance, and non-bank financial solutions. (IDXChannel) 

Summarecon Agung (SMRA) President Director Was Detained in KPK Arrest Operation 
SMRA President Director Adrianto Pitoyo Adhi was among 17 individuals detained by the KPK in a sting operation on 14 Sep-26 related to alleged processing of Building Use Rights (HGB) in Bogor Regency. Several officials from the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) were also detained, while KPK identified Summarecon as the developer involved in the HGB process. KPK has yet to disclose Adrianto's specific role or determine the legal status of the individuals detained. (Bloomberg Technoz)