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Indonesia and UK Launch Strategic Partnership, Expand Maritime, Defense, and Economic Cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have launched a strategic partnership aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across defense, maritime development, economic growth
21 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
International Cooperation
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Indonesia to establish State-Owned Textile Firm, Eyes Remaining Sritex Assets
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the government is in the process of establishing a state-owned enterprise (SOE) in the textile and garment sector. The planned SOE will be directly
20 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
Textiles
Indonesia’s Semiconductor Push Opens Path for Optics and Photonics Companies
In early 2026, the government confirmed that semiconductors are no longer treated as a long-term aspiration but as a strategic industry tied to digital competitiveness, industrial resilience, and
15 Jan 2026
Digital Economy
Insights
Manufacturing
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Investment in 2025 Reaches IDR 1,905 Trillion, Creates 2.7 Million Jobs
The Ministry of Investment recorded total realized investment throughout 2025 at IDR 1,931.2 trillion. The figure represents an increase of 12.7% compared with the 2024 realization of IDR 1,714.2
15 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
Investment
Indonesia to Maintain B40 Biodiesel Mandate as Palm Oil Prices Rise
Indonesia will maintain its mandatory B40 biodiesel blending policy this year, as plans to raise the mandate to B50 remain under further study, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga
14 Jan 2026
Business News
Economy
Energy