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.
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Indonesian nickel giant Vale digs deeper into battery-grade nickel
World’s second-largest nickel miner is investing US$9 billion to make EV battery materials even as iron-based packs go mainstream
South-east Asia’s governments put AI to work in tourism
The region’s governments are using AI to upgrade visitors’ travel experience, not just to bump up the numbers
Indonesia puts Q1 deadline on market reforms after MSCI alarm
IDX plans to double the minimum free float to 15% by end-March
Indonesia pledges transparency reforms, probes market manipulation after US$80 billion rout
The reforms follow an MSCI warning on market transparency that sparked a sell-off and forced top officials to resign
Indonesia stock exchange chief resigns after MSCI shock triggers market turmoil
The sell-off has drawn swift reactions from global investors
Indonesia’s ‘state-loss trap’ and why SOE giants may be too scared to sell
The Grab-GoTo merger has reportedly hit an impasse as government-backed Telkomsel resists a sale that could expose it to tough legal consequences
Indonesia shares pare losses after authorities pledge to address MSCI’s transparency concerns
Indonesia shares are hit by second trading halt after MSCI flags transparency concerns
Indonesian equities plunge after MSCI flags ownership, free float concerns
Global index provider cites persistent ‘fundamental investability issues’ and concerns over coordinated efforts to distort prices
Diminishing returns from rate cuts set to test South-east Asia’s growth in 2026
Geopolitical risks and doubts over AI-driven expansion are reducing the economic impact of monetary easing
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AI boosts emerging Asian currencies, but policy and fiscal worries keep markets cautious: BNP Paribas
The ringgit stands out on strong data centre inflows, solid domestic demand and macro stability
