Elisa Valenta

Elisa Valenta

INDONESIA CORRESPONDENT

Elisa Valenta joined BT as its Indonesia correspondent in 2023. She began her journalism career in 2014, reporting on the Indonesian economy with a focus on capital markets, macroeconomics, energy, startups and commodities. Prior to joining BT, she held reporting roles at CNN Indonesia and Forbes Indonesia. With a decade of experience, she brings deep insight into one of South-east Asia’s most dynamic markets.

Seven companies have gone public on the Indonesia Stock Exchange so far this year, raising about 2.16 trillion rupiah.

Indonesia’s IPOs slow to a trickle after regulator raises listing bar

2026-10-07T05:45:20.000Z
The deal could offer a glimpse into how ownership of the country’s largest mining assets may evolve.

Five things to know about Indonesia’s latest coal ownership shake-up

2026-10-05T06:44:49.000Z
Nicholas Tan, Bank Jago’s retail banking director, says the lender wants to retain customers by providing broader financial services and increasing engagement.

GIC-backed Bank Jago sees wealth management as next growth engine as Indonesian investor base grows

2026-09-29T06:20:41.000Z
Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim, who was education minister from 2019 to 2024, attending a hearing on his plea at the Central Jakarta District Court on Jun 2.

Indonesia court cuts Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim’s jail term to nine years

2026-09-24T08:31:38.000Z
Chlor-Alkali and Ethylene Dichloride plant in Cilegon Banten Indonesia is currently under development by Chandra Asri Group.

Indonesia’s energy giant Chandra Asri looks beyond petrochemicals with Singapore mobility push

2026-09-24T03:25:05.000Z
The groundbreaking ceremony for CGK4. The campus is expected to be developed over about three years.

Singapore’s BDx starts construction of 640 MW AI data centre in Indonesia

2026-09-22T01:00:00.000Z
The IDX currently has 90 securities companies registered as exchange owners and trading participants.

Indonesia clears way to open IDX ownership, paves way for Danantara to take stake

2026-09-21T10:15:00.000Z
Fitch also maintains DIM’s “AAA” national long-term rating, with a stable outlook. 

Fitch affirms Danantara Investment Management at ‘BBB’, keeps negative outlook

2026-09-21T05:19:19.000Z
Suahasil Nazara was appointed deputy finance minister in October 2019, a position he retained after President Prabowo took office in 2024.
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Who is Suahasil Nazara, the technocrat now holding Indonesia’s purse strings?

2026-09-16T10:18:58.000Z
Suahasil Nazara, Indonesia’s new finance minister, is a seasoned technocrat who has served as deputy finance minister since 2019.

Indonesia replaces Finance Minister Purbaya with his deputy Suahasil

2026-09-14T09:06:22.000Z