Global Scans · Indonesia · Weekly Summary

---

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] Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for the coal-dependent country to transition entirely to renewable energy by 2035. ST
• [New] In Indonesia's latest climate plan - known as a nationally determined contribution (NDC) - lodged with the United Nations in October, emissions are projected to peak in 2030 under two key economic growth scenarios. ST
• [New] The Indonesian government has launched its National Productivity Master Plan 2025-2029, a five-year strategy designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and improve living standards through sustained productivity growth. TV BRICS
• [New] India, Brazil, and Indonesia exemplify the challenges and opportunities of aligning AI infrastructure with renewable energy. Ainvest
• [New] India, Brazil, and Indonesia exemplify balancing AI growth with energy transitions, leveraging solar, wind, and geothermal amid coal reliance and climate risks. Ainvest
• [New] Indonesia presents a different opportunity: domestic consumption. GrayStone Capital
• [New] Global economic conditions that tend to stagnate are expected to suppress inflationary pressures, open space for further interest rates, and encourage investment interest in emerging markets, including Indonesia. VOI.ID
• [New] Indonesia's transition will not be won by the most advanced technology, but by the most adaptive institutions. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] Breaking Indonesia's fossil-fuel dependency will require breaking institutional inertia. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] If Indonesia is to achieve its Indonesia Emas 2045 vision of a prosperous and sustainable high-income nation, it must treat governance as infrastructure. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] The national space program already has a clear direction through Space Policy 2045, including a target for technological independence. / Indonesia GPS World
• [New] Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of national carrier Singapore Airlines, will progressively add new routes to four Indonesian cities - Labuan Bajo, Medan, Palembang and Semarang - from December to February. ST
• [New] Approximately 70% of transactions will be digital by 2028, with markets like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand leading the way. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] In Indonesia, Google's recent expansion of its Jakarta cloud region reflects surging demand for cloud services, creating new opportunities for businesses and communities alike. Antara
• [New] Palm oil production and exports from Indonesia are set to decline in 2026 due to government-led land seizures in the top grower. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Indonesia plans to implement a 50% biodiesel blend, known as B50, in the second half of 2026. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Indonesia's palm oil exports may drop by 11% to 12% in 2026 due to the implementation of a biodiesel blend containing 50% of palm oil-based fuel. Archer Financial Services
• [New] China Global South - - - Irish dairy export volumes to Indonesia could resume with CEPA The trade deal signed between the EU and Indonesia last week will reduce to zero the tariffs on Irish dairy and meat exports to the Asian nation of more than 280 million people. CSPO Watch
• [New] Indonesia's regulatory clarity is supported by an automated crypto tax system (0.11% VAT and 0.1% income tax) and plans for OJK-led VASP licensing by 2026. ICN | Crypto & Web3 Marketing Agency

Last updated: 01 December 2025