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This Week’s Headlines (Mar. 1 – 7, 2025)
Business-Indonesia This Week’s Headlines Issue #154
07 Mar 2025
Commodities
Economy
Energy
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Despite Setbacks, Growth Potential Remains for Indonesian Furniture
Indonesia’s furniture industry, long recognized for its rich supply of natural materials and skilled craftsmanship, is at a crossroads. While export performance has softened in recent years, long-term
06 Mar 2025
Insights
Manufacturing
Prabowo Sets 77 National Strategic Projects, Includes Free Nutritious Meals Program and 3 Million Houses
President Prabowo Subianto has designated 77 projects and programs as part of the National Strategic Projects (PSN) for the 2025-2029 period. This amount is significantly lower compared to
06 Mar 2025
Business News
Construction
Food & Beverages
Indonesia Explores Nuclear Power Plant Development with Support from KADIN
Indonesia’s plan to develop its first nuclear power plant (PLTN) is moving forward with strong support from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), which views nuclear energy as
05 Mar 2025
Business News
Energy Transition
International Cooperation
French Company to Invest in Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Weda Bay
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Airlangga Hartarto, stated that French company Eramet has repeatedly expressed its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s
04 Mar 2025
Business News
Electric Vehicles
Energy
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