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Trump’s Anger Toward Iran Pressures Rupiah to Rp17,414 per US Dollar

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The anger of United States President Donald Trump toward Iran has weakened the Indonesian rupiah. At the close of trading on Monday, May 11, 2026, the rupiah depreciated by 32 points to Rp17,414 per US dollar. Economist, currency, and commodities analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said geopolitical risks have increased after Trump described Iran’s […]

Rupiah Weakens to Rp17,243 per US Dollar at Tuesday Close, April 28, 2026

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The rupiah depreciated against the US dollar in Tuesday’s trading session on April 28, 2026. The currency opened 27 points lower from the previous day’s close and extended its decline by another 5 points to Rp17,243 per US dollar. Overall, the rupiah fell by 32 points compared to Monday’s closing level of […]

Indonesia Shifts Tourism Focus from Europe and the US to Asia as Global Uncertainty Weighs on Travel

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The government, through the Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar), is shifting its tourism promotion focus toward Asian markets in response to global uncertainties weighing on the travel sector, particularly due to geopolitical dynamics and disruptions to international flight routes. Deputy for Marketing at Ministry of Tourism, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, said the tourism […]