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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] Southeast Asia's EV adoption programs across Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam are generating comparable opportunities, with governments actively soliciting foreign direct investment in domestic battery recycling infrastructure as a strategic industrial development priority. IMARC Group
• [New] Indonesia has begun the transition to a state-controlled export system, and it is expected that, from 2027, the majority of palm oil exports will be channelled through a single state-owned entity. Lipsa
• [New] The increase in the biodiesel blending mandate from B40 to B50 will further boost domestic demand for palm oil in Indonesia. Lipsa
• [New] Indonesia announced it will treat 2,000 wounded Palestinians from Gaza in a medical facility on its territory. Middle East Council on Global Affairs
• [New] Synergy between Indonesia and Russia is expected to open concrete cooperation opportunities that add value to the development of both countries' industries. Antara
• [New] Indonesia invited Russian support to encourage greater participation of Chinese investors and businesses at INNOPROM 2026, where Indonesia will be the partner country. Antara
• [New] Access to advanced military technology and the opportunity to bolster Indonesia's bargaining position in the Indo-Pacific region are also significant incentives. The Jakarta Post
• [New] 5G investment in Indonesia could contribute USD 41 billion to the national GDP between 2024 and 2030. theregister
• [New] Indonesia is projected to record the world's strongest expansion in ultra-wealthy individuals over the next five years, with an 82% increase. Euronews
• [New] Disruptions to global oil supplies from the U.S.-Iran war have prompted countries such as Indonesia to ramp up efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Farm Progress
• The government and companies in Indonesia have some $12.6 billion of foreign currency bonds due in 2027 and $11.3 billion to $16.3 billion in each of the four years. financialpost
• Indonesia's central bank surprised markets with a larger-than-expected rate hike and a pledge to step up currency intervention. The Star
• Indonesia is predicted to experience an increase in the prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight children based on its demographic conditions and related health surveys. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The relocation of the seat of government from Jakarta to Nusantara, East Kalimantan, is a crucial component in Indonesia's grand design towards achieving the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision that aims to move from a middle-income country to a high-income country. jennifer.stone@trade.gov
• Asia's middle class will reach 3.5 billion people by 2030 many of whom are first-time fitness equipment buyers and Google Trends data consistently shows rising search volume for home fitness equipment terms across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Persistence Market Research
• By November, the contours of the COC negotiation's trajectory under Manila's watch will be clearer, and the effects of Indonesia's shift in commodity policy - and its diplomatic reverberations - will be more legible. KBA13 INSIGHT
• Indonesia plans to route key commodity exports through a state-owned firm. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• In addition to Iceland, Indonesia's central bank delivered a larger-than-expected hike in interest rates, while Mauritius also tightened policy. financialpost
• Indonesia is currently entering an important phase of digital transformation, where AI, cloud technologies, and intelligent connectivity will become the key foundations of future digital economic growth. theregister
• As Southeast Asia's largest digital economy, valued at $130 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $360 billion by 2030 - Indonesia has simultaneously become a powerhouse for digital innovation and a prime target for cyber threats. IndoSec
• Indonesia's next chapter of digital growth will be written not only in product features and platform adoption, but in whether citizens, customers, and partners believe their data is handled safely and fairly. Consultancy Asia

Last updated: 22 June 2026