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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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Prabowo Launches 8+4+5 Economic Package: Internships, Labor-Intensive Projects, and Food Aid

President Prabowo Subianto has introduced an economic package program with a total incentive value of IDR 16.2 trillion (approx. USD 990 million). The program, called 8+4+5, consists of several

Indonesia’s Chemical Industry Set for Moderate Growth in 2025

Indonesia’s chemical industry is poised for moderate growth in 2025, bolstered by ongoing investment, steady export performance, and targeted government policies. While structural challenges such as

15 Sep 2025

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This Week’s Headlines (Sep. 6 – 12, 2025)

Renewable energy milestone, surging coconut exports, and plans for six new SEZs including a global halal hub are among This Week’s Headlines (Issue 177).

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Danantara: Renewable Energy Project Opens Investment Opportunities Up to USD 200 Billion

Managing Director of Investment Holding BPI Danantara, Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja, stated that renewable energy mix projects offer investment opportunities of up to USD 200 billion

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Indonesia’s New Finance Minister Moves IDR 200 Trillion to Banks, Signals Budget Continuity

Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced plans to inject IDR 200 trillion (USD 12.15 billion) into the banking system while pledging continuity in the 2026

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