Jakarta, Oct. 12 -- Indonesia has a strong external buffer. However, its external resilience still depends on its ability to generate new foreign exchange earnings.

Foreign exchange already earned must be managed productively without undermining the capacity of export sectors to generate further inflows.

Bank Indonesia reported that Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves stood at US$146.3 billion at the end of September 2026, equivalent to 5.3 months of imports, or 5.2 months of imports and government external debt repayments.

This level exceeds the international adequacy benchmark of around three months of imports, indicating a relatively strong external position.

This gives Indonesia room to take a more strategic approach to its poli...