The cost of Indonesia's economic overreach

CommentDisregard for technocrats erodes confidence and weakens rupiahPresident Prabowo Subianto arrives at the parliament building in Jakarta ahead of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day anniversary on Aug. 14. © ReutersTORU TAKAHASHISeptember 2, 2026 11:17 JSTTOKYO -- "Set your aspirations as high as the sky. If you do not succeed, at the very least you will fall among the stars."Read NextEconomySole Bank Indonesia governor candidate outlines 'pro-growth' policiesEnergyIndonesia's Prabowo launches 100 GW solar power programCommoditiesIndonesia's commodity export 'intermediary' continues to sow confusionASEAN MoneyIndonesia's $28bn bet on Jakarta and Bali International Financial CentersMarketsIndonesia to scrap 50 rupiah minimum price for listed stocksEconomyIndonesia's 'ambitious' growth ta