Indonesia Expands Foreign Exchange Deposit Options to Include Foreign Banks
Indonesia's government has decided to expand the deposit options for foreign exchange earnings from natural resources (DHE SDA) to include certain foreign banks, in addition to state-owned banks. This move aims to liberalize foreign exchange management policies and strengthen integration with international financial markets.
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