# Indonesia balance of payments recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-balance-of-payments-recovery
> Updated: 2026-08-19T10:05:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Bank Indonesia reported an improvement in the nation’s balance of payments for the second quarter of 2026. The deficit narrowed to US$900 million, down from a US$4 billion deficit in the first quarter. This recovery was driven by a US$12 billion surplus in capital and financial transactions, including US$2.8 billion in net direct investment inflows and a US$10 billion surplus in portfolio investment.

Acting Governor Destry Damayanti noted that foreign portfolio inflows reached US$1.8 billion through mid-August, supported by government bond issuances and Rupiah Securities (SRBI). Foreign exchange reserves remained at approximately US$145 billion as the central bank implemented stabilization measures to manage rupiah volatility.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Bank Indonesia reports improved balance of payments in Q2 2026

Bank Indonesia reported an improved balance of payments in Q2 2026, driven by a US$12 billion surplus in capital and financial transactions and rising foreign direct and portfolio investments.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-indonesia-reports-improved-balance-of-payments-in-q2-2026

### 2026-08-18: SeaBank Indonesia reports Rp749.26 billion net profit for H1 2026

SeaBank Indonesia recorded a net profit of Rp749.26 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by a 53.1% increase in credit distribution and total assets reaching Rp52.97 trillion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seabank-indonesia-reports-rp74926-billion-net-profit-for-h1-2026

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Cite as: Indonesia balance of payments recovery. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-balance-of-payments-recovery