The annual forum provided a platform for Indonesia to share economic developments with international partners, reinforcing investor confidence and bilateral collaboration
Singapore, 28 November 2025 — Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Suryo Pratomo, attended the 2025 Bank Indonesia Annual Meeting (PTBI), held in collaboration with key financial and banking stakeholders in Singapore. The forum serves as a strategic platform to communicate Indonesia’s economic progress to international partners while strengthening investor confidence in the country’s economic stability and policy direction.
The event opened with remarks from Widi Agustin, Head of Bank Indonesia’s Singapore Representative Office, who highlighted Singapore’s critical role as a financial partner, particularly in supporting investment flows and regional payment system cooperation. Following this, Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo delivered a comprehensive virtual presentation on Indonesia’s economic outlook for 2026. He discussed global factors impacting the national economy, strategies to maintain monetary stability, measures to strengthen foreign exchange reserves, and initiatives to enhance financial system resilience. Governor Perry also emphasised the significance of digital transformation and payment system innovation as pillars for improving economic efficiency and financial inclusion.
The meeting concluded with special guidance from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, delivered virtually. The President stressed that economic policies must align with efforts to meet citizens’ basic needs. He highlighted the government’s ongoing initiatives to accelerate flood relief in Sumatra and to develop essential infrastructure, including bridges and transport access in remote regions.
The participation of Singapore-based stakeholders in PTBI 2025 underscores the international community’s keen interest in Indonesia’s economic trajectory. The forum is expected to further strengthen Indonesia–Singapore collaboration, particularly in finance, investment, and regional economic stability.
Source: Indonesian Embassy in Singapore
