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This Week’s Headlines (Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, 2025)

Indonesia probes firms linked to Sumatra floods, trade surplus holds despite export slowdown, and IEU-CEPA opens path for possible QRIS expansion to the EU in This Week’s Headlines.

05 Dec 2025
Second Phase of Waste-to-Energy Project Set to Expand to Lampung and Greater Surabaya

The Indonesian central government is preparing to expand the Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) program to two new regions in the second development phase, namely Greater Lampung and Greater Surabaya.

04 Dec 2025
US–Germany–Indonesia Consortium to Build IDR 444 Trillion Semiconductor, Silica and Glass Facilities in Batam

A consortium of companies from Indonesia, the United States and Germany has announced plans to develop semiconductor, silica-sand and advanced glass manufacturing facilities valued at USD 26.7 billion

03 Dec 2025
Indonesia’s Manufacturing PMI Continues to Expand

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said national manufacturing businesses remain optimistic about Indonesia’s economic outlook. This was reflected in Indonesia’s

02 Dec 2025
AI to Shape Indonesia’s Digital Economy as It Moves Toward USD 180 Billion 2030

Indonesia’s digital economy is entering a critical transition period, with multiple reports indicating that the country will remain the largest and most dynamic digital market in Southeast Asia

27 Nov 2025
Government Confident Economy Will Grow 5.6% by Year-End

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto expressed confidence that economic growth in the final quarter of the year will be the highest recorded in 2025. According to Airlangga,

27 Nov 2025
Shell Finalizes Fuel Purchase Agreement with Pertamina Amidst Fuel Import Restriction

Shell Indonesia has finalized an agreement with PT Pertamina Patra Niaga to purchase 100,000 barrels of base fuel, marking the company’s first procurement through Pertamina since the government-impose

26 Nov 2025

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Indonesia, EU Sign CEPA to Expand Trade and Investment

Indonesia and the European Union (EU) signed the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) on Tuesday after almost a decade of negotiations.

International Cooperation

IKN Status Clarified: Remains to be the New Capital City

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has clarified the meaning of Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan being designated as the political capital in 2028. Prasetyo stated that there is

This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 13 - 19, 2025)

BI’s surprise rate cut lifting the IDX, parliament’s push to expand Prabowo’s 2026 budget, and Indonesia’s drive to start Mercosur trade talks are among This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 13–19, 2025).

Prabowo to Inaugurate Lumut Balai 2 Geothermal Power Plant in South Sumatra

President Prabowo Subianto is set to inaugurate the Lumut Balai 2 geothermal power plant (PLTP) in South Sumatra, according to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia.

Energy Transition

Indonesia Central Bank Delivers Consecutive Rate Cuts to 4.75%

Bank Indonesia (BI) lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 4.75%, its sixth cut since September last year and the lowest since late 2022. The decision, taken at

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