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• [New] The OECD downgraded its 2025 economic growth forecast for Indonesia for the second time in 2025, citing weakening commodity prices and deepening global trade risks. Invest Indonesia
• [New] The upcoming Indo Defence Expo 2025 represents a strategic opportunity for Indonesia to strengthen its defence industry. https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/
• [New] Emerging Markets, such as Brazil and Indonesia, are forecasted to have steady growth thanks to commodity exports and domestic consumption. Somvisit
• [New] Indonesian exports are expected to exceed 550 Mt, and Mongolia has become the second largest exporter of metallurgical coal, supplying exclusively to China. Policy Center
• [New] Demographic and economic growth will power the rise of the Indo-Pacific in global geoeconomics: India and Indonesia are expected to become the world's third and fourth largest economies respectively by 2050. European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
• [New] In the context of South-East Asia, an ageing China will additionally face the rapid growth of Indonesia: the Indonesian population already totals 284 million people and will reach 320 million by 2050. European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
• [New] Through SAF collaboration, Indonesia and Malaysia can significantly contribute to ICAO's target of zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050. TEMPO.CO
• [New] Rapid urbanization in developing countries like India and Indonesia is boosting consumer demand, which could fuel inflation if supply chains fail to keep pace. World Economic Trends Report
• [New] Not just China: other major regional powers, especially India and eventually perhaps Indonesia, will have the potential to launch significant attacks on Australia. Antinuclear
• [New] If we look at GDP as a share of world GDP, it is emerging economies - Brazil, India, China and Indonesia who will become the largest economic block. Economics Help
• [New] Keep up with which sectors are generating growth in Indonesia and Japan, as divergent sector performance can lead to unpredictable FX swings. JapanChangeMoney.com
• [New] Indonesia plans to add 69.5 GW of power capacity by the end of 2034, much of it from renewable sources, but still expects to add new coal-fired power plants. Mining Weekly
• [New] The textile industry in Indonesia is considered as a strategic investment opportunity due to its excellent economic footprint and future-ready direction. Suryacipta
• India, Indonesia, and Vietnam are expected to see a surge in tourism due to the growing wealth of their middle classes. The Economic Times
• Illegal or informal mines are common in Indonesia, and bring the risk of landslides, flooding and tunnel collapses. SKY
• El Nino events - which bring drought and warmer temperatures to South-east Asia - have led to drought and increased wildfire risk in countries like Indonesia. The Straits Times
• Under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Framework, trade liberalization could boost Australia's lithium exports to Indonesia and promote joint development of lithium processing in Thailand by Chinese and Australian companies, advancing an integrated regional green supply chain. East Asia Forum
• Australia will contribute $50 million to capitalise the KINETIK Fund for Green Infrastructure to incentivise investment in high-potential green infrastructure and clean energy projects in Indonesia. Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
• Threat actors with geopolitical motivations target Indonesia to gain a competitive advantage, disrupt regional stability, or gather intelligence. CYFIRMA
• The new plan factors in a government prediction of energy demand that assumes Indonesia's economic growth will reach President Prabowo Subianto's target of 8% by 2029, versus about 5% now. Mining Weekly
• Companies that offer quantum technologies could find early-stage opportunities in research collaborations and pilot projects in Indonesia. jennifer.stone@trade.gov
• Indonesia has sufficient resources to meet existing gas demand, but it needs to plan for the future. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• APAC's prospective demand appears far lower when compared to its vast supply, with Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, Indonesia, and Singapore only set to account for more than 10% of global SAF demand in 2050. Market Research Reports & Consulting | GlobalData UK Lt

Last updated: 14 June 2025