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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] Inspired by China-invested projects such as the 142 km Jakarta-Bandung high-speed line in Indonesia and the partly finished 350 km (217-mile) Budapest-Belgrade railway, Chinese construction and engineering firms are expected to expand their overseas footprint. South China Morning Post
• [New] Indonesia's palm oil sector faces downstream risk as potash supply tightens, with smallholders most exposed to reduced fertilizer application and multi-season yield declines. CNS Media
• [New] Indonesia will buy 1 million tons of wheat in 2026 and up to 5 million tons by 2030. ADMISI
• [New] Output in Thailand, the world's largest rubber producer, is expected to remain flat in 2026, while Indonesia, the second-largest producer, is set to continue its decline since 2022 due to low prices, leaf diseases, and land conversion to oil palm, ANRPC said. The Edge Malaysia
• [New] Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania pledged to send soldiers, who will initially be deployed to Rafah. SKY
• [New] During the week-long AI Impact Summit, attended by thousands of tech executives, government officials and AI safety experts, tech companies valued at trillions of dollars will rub along with leaders of countries such as Kenya and Indonesia, where average wages dip well below $1,000 a month. The Guardian
• [New] Bank Indonesia is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at 4.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] During the seventh week of 2026, a total of 21 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including floods, landslides, and wind-related hazards, affecting Indonesia and Malaysia. AHA Centre
• [New] Indonesia and Morocco are expected to be the main troop contributors to the international stabilization force. The Rio Times
• [New] Indonesia will maintain growth between 5.0% and 5.3% in 2026, representing sustained momentum from current performance levels. CryptoRank
• [New] The patrol vessels, capable of speeds up to 40 knots, will strengthen naval security across Indonesia's vast waters. The Asia Cable
• 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
• 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
• Analysts expect Indonesian production to decline in 2026 to approximately 49 million tonnes, down from 51 million tonnes last year. UkrAgroConsult
• 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
• 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
• Continued upside is possible if disruptions in Asian supply - particularly Indonesian production cuts-tighten global markets. Energy Central
• Indonesia and Australia signed a new security treaty committing both countries to consult each other if either faces a security threat. The Asia Cable
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 23 February 2026