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.

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir agree that Indonesians are the first victims of the haze.

Singapore, Indonesia to form task force to pursue firms linked to forest fires

2026-10-27T11:42:01.000Z
Indonesia Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (centre) said the price of gas exports offered to other countries had been relatively economical.

Indonesia says gas export cuts to Singapore remain within contract terms

2026-10-26T13:07:50.000Z
Danantara oversees about US$900 billion in state assets across roughly 1,000 companies.

Danantara ready to deploy more capital into Indonesian stocks after MSCI-triggered rout

2026-10-22T06:24:48.000Z
CIMB Niaga had total assets of 382 trillion rupiah as at Jun 30. Its market capitalisation stood at about 37.8 trillion rupiah in mid-October.

Malaysia’s CIMB explores taking Indonesian arm private amid market volatility

2026-10-21T10:30:16.000Z
Greenpeace Indonesia activists unfurl a banner at Jakarta’s Bundaran Hotel Indonesia, criticising the government’s handling of forest fires and climate inaction.

Indonesia faces growing pressure to hold companies accountable for forest fires as haze worsens

2026-10-20T09:04:25.000Z
The recurring transboundary haze has led to the scrutiny of regional agriculture companies’ fire prevention measures and accountability.

Sinar Mas’ APP says most fires began outside 3 supplier concessions amid Singapore haze scrutiny

2026-10-19T11:48:27.000Z
Global index provider MSCI has flagged concerns over Indonesian markets’ transparency, ownership concentration and investability.

Indonesia imposes US$116 million in fines over manipulation of Sinar Mas, Prajogo-linked stocks

2026-10-16T12:06:17.000Z
The Indonesia Stock Exchange says it has taken concrete steps with the Financial Services Authority to improve market transparency, integrity and quality.

Indonesia stocks suffer worst plunge in nearly 30 years as MSCI proposes standalone status

2026-10-16T00:26:27.000Z
Lines of motorcycles and cars spilled onto Bali’s public roads, disrupting traffic, with some motorists forced to push their vehicles after running out of fuel.

Three-hour queues, stranded tourists: Bali’s fuel shortage puts tourism and energy security at risk

2026-10-13T11:18:49.000Z
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