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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] For Indonesia and Vietnam, two countries that have historically maintained equidistance from rival powers, the emerging global reordering is generating new pressures and opportunities. The Diplomat
• [New] The current surge in exports to Indonesia may provide additional capital that could potentially fund future downstream investments, creating a more balanced and resilient nickel industry. Discovery Alert
• [New] In countries like India, Indonesia and Ethiopia, expanded access to education, electricity, health care and clean water has made massive differences - not just in income, but in life expectancy and opportunity. RELEVANT
• [New] Supply-side adjustments, including declining Russian exports due to sanctions and strategic production decisions in Indonesia, will play a crucial role. Scribd
• [New] Indonesia, the world's second-biggest wheat buyer, plans to purchase more wheat from the US as it seeks to secure a trade deal ahead of the looming tariff deadline. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Many countries in Southeast Asia, like Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, are expected to grow quite a bit, around 5% or more. TechAnnouncer
• [New] Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines are expected to see annual passenger traffic growth of over 5%. brookfieldav
• [New] Indonesia will sign a trade and investment pact worth $52.3 billion ($US34 billion) with the United States in an effort to avoid tougher tariffs due next week. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Indonesia will sign a pact worth $52.3 billion (US$ 34 billion) with the United States in the hopes of avoiding higher tariffs next week. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• South-South Experience: Countries like Indonesia and Brazil have successfully partnered with Japan and Germany to implement development projects in third countries, showcasing the potential of South-South cooperation. EDUREV.IN
• Indonesia's national utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara has created a road map for carbon neutrality by 2060 and plans to build an additional 50 GW of renewable energy capacity up to 2034 to increase the share of renewables to 35% of the energy mix by then. Renewable Watch
• As the appetite for wellness continues to grow in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, the role of micro logistics providers like SindoShipping will be pivotal in democratizing access and fueling entrepreneurship at the edge of the global economy. SindoShipping
• The health supplement segment in Southeast Asia is expected to grow at double-digit CAGR, with Indonesia leading the region due to its vast population of over 270 million. SindoShipping
• Indonesia is expected to be able to complete the main challenges of digital transformation and overall development in the period leading to 2045, which is the target of the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045. VOI.ID
• Congo's move is prompting a reconfiguration of the entire battery materials supply chain-spreading out risk, improving ethical sourcing, and encouraging more local processing in countries like Indonesia and Australia. The USA Leaders
• With US$ 3.8 billion in annual public investment, the housing program could create over 2.3 million jobs and mobilize US$ 2.8 billion in private capital while improving living conditions and economic opportunity for millions of Indonesians. World Bank
• Indonesia's digital economy will reach USD 130 billion by 2025, up from USD 90 billion in 2024, driven by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises leveraging online platforms. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new

Last updated: 14 July 2025