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WHAT'S NEXT?: Indonesia's GDP is forecast to grow at 5% a year over 2016-2020, supported by strong growth in consumer demand and infrastructure investment. She is likely to be among the star economic performers for at least the next decade but at the same time faces great challenges to overcome past political and social issues.

• [New] Indonesia's transition will not be won by the most advanced technology, but by the most adaptive institutions. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] Breaking Indonesia's fossil-fuel dependency will require breaking institutional inertia. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] If Indonesia is to achieve its Indonesia Emas 2045 vision of a prosperous and sustainable high-income nation, it must treat governance as infrastructure. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] The national space program already has a clear direction through Space Policy 2045, including a target for technological independence. / Indonesia GPS World
• [New] Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of national carrier Singapore Airlines, will progressively add new routes to four Indonesian cities - Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang and Semarang - from December to February. ST
• [New] Approximately 70% of transactions will be digital by 2028, with markets like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand leading the way. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] In Indonesia, Google's recent expansion of its Jakarta cloud region reflects surging demand for cloud services, creating new opportunities for businesses and communities alike. Antara
• [New] Palm oil production and exports from Indonesia are set to decline in 2026 due to government-led land seizures in the top grower. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Indonesia plans to implement a 50% biodiesel blend, known as B50, in the second half of 2026. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Indonesia's palm oil exports may drop by 11% to 12% in 2026 due to the implementation of a biodiesel blend containing 50% of palm oil-based fuel. Archer Financial Services
• [New] China Global South - - - Irish dairy export volumes to Indonesia could resume with CEPA The trade deal signed between the EU and Indonesia last week will reduce to zero the tariffs on Irish dairy and meat exports to the Asian nation of more than 280 million people. CSPO Watch
• [New] Indonesia's regulatory clarity is supported by an automated crypto tax system (0.11% VAT and 0.1% income tax) and plans for OJK-led VASP licensing by 2026. ICN | Crypto & Web3 Marketing Agency
• [New] Indonesia might be growing its defence relationship with China, but it would likely appreciate some assurances from a friendly Australia that it can help provide checks and balances on the military superpower. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Indonesia's economic growth in the fourth quarter could reach 5.67%, driven by stronger public consumption and the impact of government stimulus measures expected to take effect toward the end of the year. Antara
• [New] In Jakarta, Indonesia, officials are using AI to predict floods up to six hours before they happen. Your Site Name
• [New] Indonesia plans to expand its free meal programme, an initiative of President-elect Prabowo Subianto that is set to be implemented in 2025, to benefit not only school children but also pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers, an official has said. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] Indonesia's net-zero transformation presents a $3.8 trillion opportunity through 2050. BloombergNEF
• [New] Indonesia is committed to recognizing 1.4 million hectares of new indigenous forests during the 2025-2029 period. Ecobiz Asia
• [New] Indonesia expects palm oil production to grow by 10% in 2025, reaching 56-57 million tonnes, exceeding previous forecasts. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] Indonesia's economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 is expected to increase compared to the achievement in the third quarter which grew by 5.04% year-on-year on an annual basis. VOI.ID
• [New] Still, losses were capped by estimates that top producer Indonesia may raise its biodiesel mandate to 50% from 40% by H2 2026, potentially affecting major importers like India and China. Pro Farmer
• [New] Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa tries to ease concerns that Indonesia's new capital Nusantara could become a ghost city, saying the massive East Kalimantan development remains firmly on track and is backed by binding medium-term state planning. Bernama
• [New] As one of the world's largest economies and a regional leader, Indonesia could help shape the global climate agenda - while also showcasing the progress it is making on its own decarbonization pathway. BloombergNEF

Last updated: 24 November 2025