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Investment Ministry: Toyota to Build Ethanol Plant in Indonesia

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming (BKPM) has revealed that Japanese automaker Toyota plans to build an ethanol production plant in Indonesia. The move follows the government’s plan to

28 Oct 2025
This Week’s Headlines (Oct. 18 – Oct. 24, 2025)

Indonesia backs Brazil’s USD 125 billion forestry fund, plans bioethanol-blended fuel by 2027, and cuts year-end airfares by up to 14% in This Week’s Headlines (Oct. 18–24, 2025).

24 Oct 2025
Prabowo Seeks Brazil’s Support to Accelerate Indonesia–Mercosur Trade Agreement

President Prabowo Subianto has urged Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to expedite negotiations on a trade agreement between Indonesia and the Mercosur bloc. Mercosur is a Latin American

23 Oct 2025
Against Expectations, Bank Indonesia Keeps Benchmark Rate at 4.75%

Bank Indonesia (BI) held its benchmark 7-day reverse repurchase rate at 4.75% during its Board of Governors Meeting on October 21–22, 2025, surprising markets that had expected another rate cut.

22 Oct 2025
Indonesia to Have National Car Within Three Years: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government has begun initial steps to produce a domestically made car within the next three years. He stated that this initiative marks a significant

21 Oct 2025
Indonesia’s Retail Remains Firm as Consumers Tighten Choice

Retail in Indonesia remains firm. Household consumption continues to anchor the economy, inflation remains subdued, and retail sales show consistent year-on-year growth. With GDP expected to expand by

08 Oct 2025
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.

24 Sep 2025

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Made in Indonesia: Medical Devices Sector Poised for Global Reach

Indonesia's medical device industry is gaining momentum amid structural reforms, digital transformation, and growing healthcare demands. While import dependency remains high, significant policy shifts

14 Apr 2025

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This Week's Headlines (Apr. 5-11, 2025)

Business-Indonesia This Week's Headlines Issue #159

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PLN to Build 40 MW Geothermal Power Plant in Ambon

State-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) plans to build a geothermal power plant (PLTP) with a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW). The project is part of the 2025–2034 Electricity

Indonesia Pursues Strategic Engagement in Response to Trump Tariffs

Indonesia is opting for diplomacy and economic concessions in response to the sweeping 32% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The policy, which affects several Southeast Asian economies,

International Cooperation

BPS Records 1.65% Inflation in March

Indonesia’s Statistics Agency (BPS) reported a Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation of 1.65% month-on-month in March 2025, following two straight months of deflation. The increase was mainly driven by

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