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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] The price pullback was due to a merger with Indonesian ride-share competitor Go To, which has yet to be finalized, as well as potential for significant legislative change in Indonesia. investing.com
• [New] By 2026, China's economy will be bigger than America's, and India's will be much larger than that of any individual European country (Russia, Brazil and Indonesia will not be far behind). Centre for European Reform
• [New] Analysts expect Indonesian production to decline in 2026 to approximately 49 million tonnes, down from 51 million tonnes last year. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] Crude palm oil price trends will depend on production levels in Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as demand in price-sensitive markets such as India and China. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] Regional neighbours, particularly Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, will probably pursue similar loitering munition acquisitions, potentially triggering a Southeast Asian precision strike arms race that drives demand for integrated counter-drone systems. Drone Warfare
• [New] Continued upside is possible if disruptions in Asian supply - particularly Indonesian production cuts-tighten global markets. Energy Central
• [New] Indonesia and Australia signed a new security treaty committing both countries to consult each other if either faces a security threat. The Asia Cable
• [New] The single-cab pickup trucks will support the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih Project, a state-owned initiative establishing cooperatives across Indonesia to enhance rural logistics and connect farmers directly to markets. Automotive World
• [New] Mahindra & Mahindra will supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik Up light commercial vehicles to Indonesian state-owned enterprise Agrinas Pangan Nusantara in 2026, marking the Indian automaker's largest export order to date and surpassing its total export volumes achieved in financial year 2025. Automotive World
• [New] Indonesia is the fourth largest nation in the worldwide population, and by 2040 it will be the fifth biggest economy in the world. Prime Minister of Australia
• [New] Indonesia plans to raise the mandatory bioethanol content in gasoline to 10% by 2028, aiming to reduce fuel imports and increase energy self-sufficiency. Impakter
• [New] The Indonesian construction industry is expected to expand at an average annual rate of 5.8% from 2026 to 2029, supported by investments in housing, mining, transport infrastructure, and energy projects. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] China, India, and Indonesia will be the world's largest economies by 2050. Alexander Hamilton Society
• [New] Greater volumes Emerging markets like Brazil, Indonesia and India will continue to make up some of the highest volume biofuel markets globally, aided by continuously increasing road mandates and solid overall road fuel demand growth. Biofuels International
• [New] With 282 million consumers, a US$ 4.1 trillion GDP, and 5% annual growth - and the Brookings Institution projecting 76 million Indonesians will join the consumer class by 2030 - Indonesia represents significant untapped potential. CNS Media
• [New] Indonesia will recognize US regulatory oversight for meat, dairy, and poultry facilities, accept USDA and FDA certificates - eliminating the plant-by-plant approval process - and grant permanent Fresh Food of Plant Origin designation for US plant products. CNS Media
• [New] Indonesia is expected to comprehensively ban single-use plastics by the end of 2026. Kingpine Molded Pulp Packaging
• Indonesia is enacting a significant policy leap, lifting its domestic biodiesel mandate from 40% to 50% by late 2026, which will significantly boost domestic palm oil consumption and tighten global feedstock supply chains. Biofuels International
• To support liquidity, Indonesia sovereign wealth fund Danantara will be mobilised, and the equity investment ceiling for pension funds and insurers will be raised from 8% to 20% of assets. The Business Times
• The broker forecasts group volume growth of 2.4% in 2026, ahead of consensus, driven by a faster-than-expected recovery in India, China and Indonesia, alongside easier comparisons in Latin America. Proactiveinvestors NA
• Sea level rise and flood risks impact the Mekong River Delta, Bangkok and southern Thailand, Java (Indonesia), and central Luzon and southern Mindanao (the Philippines). PubMed Central (PMC)
• RMI's analysis emphasizes that Indonesia's nickel and aluminum processing, increasingly powered by coal, poses a challenge but also opportunity: shifting to renewable energy for processing creates competitive advantage as customers demand green metals produced with clean power. The Economy

Last updated: 16 February 2026