Global Scans · Indonesia · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Indonesia's GDP is forecast to grow at 5% a year over 2016-2020, supported by strong growth in consumer demand and infrastructure investment. She is likely to be among the star economic performers for at least the next decade but at the same time faces great challenges to overcome past political and social issues.

• [New] Indonesia, one of APAC's younger countries with 22 million over-64s today (rising to 27 million by 2030), presents unique opportunities in the nascent senior living landscape through SEZs. RE Talk Asia
• [New] Implementing a service fee above $150 per ton could generate sufficient revenue to subsidize UCO-based hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids fuel production, helping Indonesia meet its 1% SAF blending target by 2027. CSPO Watch
• [New] Under the proposed regulation, Indonesia will seek to gradually increase the SAF blend to 5% by 2035. CSPO Watch
• [New] Within the next three months, Indonesia will build a more advanced AI systems for customs. CSPO Watch
• [New] Regionally, China's bid for guaranteed palm oil supplies from Indonesia could reshape Southeast Asia's agricultural trade, influencing both intra-ASEAN flows and inter-regional trade between Southeast and East Asia. CSPO Watch
• [New] Economic diplomacy has created many opportunities for Indonesia. Deutsche Welle
• [New] Indonesia's entry into the NDB could open new funding avenues for its infrastructure and sustainability initiatives, further deepening its role within the BRICS framework and diversifying its international financial partnerships beyond traditional Western-led institutions. Indonesia Business Post
• [New] Indonesia would need to contribute a sum of money as its paid-in capital, which could be made in seven instalments. Indonesia Business Post
• [New] In Southeast Asia, Malaysia's U Mobile teamed with Huawei to launch a 5.5G innovation lab, and Thailand and Indonesia are expanding their 5G coverage in urban centers while eyeing 2026 timelines for 6G trials. Bez Kabli
• [New] Accelerating the energy transition could become a new engine of economic growth for Indonesia. tanahair.net - Environmental News, Commentaries and Ana
• [New] State oil firm Pertamina already produces SAF from used cooking oil, and Indonesia estimates the potential to harvest 3-4 million kiloliters of UCO annually. Winssolutions
• [New] Indonesia - the world's largest Muslim-majority nation - represents a particularly significant opportunity. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Indonesian exports - ranging from palm oil and textiles to seafood and critical minerals - are expected to gain unprecedented access to EU markets, potentially boosting Indonesia's gross domestic product by as much as US$ 2.8 billion annually. CSPO Watch
• [New] Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, sees rapid population growth in coastal regions such as Jakarta and Surabaya, intensifying the strain on infrastructure and heightening flood risks. Nature
• [New] Indonesia is committed to achieving high-income status by 2045, which requires sustained economic growth and structural transformation. Asian Development Bank
• [New] Policymakers and senior officials will share actionable insights into infrastructure readiness, investment frameworks, and sustainable mobility initiatives shaping Indonesia's rapidly evolving EV and transport landscape. Vulcan Post
• [New] The Indonesian government is preparing regulations to mandate a 1% sustainable aviation fuel blend for international flights from Jakarta and Bali starting in 2026 and a 5% blend by 2035. Winssolutions
• [New] Access to NDB financing could allow Indonesia to pilot next-generation air mobility programs, including seaplane bases, unmanned aircraft corridors, and sustainable aviation fuel infrastructure - all within frameworks better suited to national development priorities. BRICS
• [New] Indonesia, with its beautiful greenery and unique island views, coupled with its vulnerability to climate change, makes a strong case for nature-based solutions. The Jakarta Post
• [New] Meta unveiled a new planned cable dubbed Candle, an 8,000 km system to be completed by 2028 that will link Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore with a staggering 570 Tbps of capacity. Bez Kabli
• [New] Candle will be the largest capacity cable in APAC, bringing increased connectivity to Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, in 2028. Engineering at Meta

Last updated: 03 November 2025