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• [New] By 2050, Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are projected to be the world's two largest cities, each with more than 50 million inhabitants following decades of rapid growth. United Nations Western Europe
• AI-related water consumption could equal the basic annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people by the end of the decade, while its land footprint may exceed 14,500 square kilometers - roughly twice the size of the Jakarta metropolitan area. UN News
• Dhaka ranks No. 2 with an estimated 36 million inhabitants and could overtake Jakarta by 2050 with over 52 million people living there. Daily Passport
• The relocation of the seat of government from Jakarta to Nusantara, East Kalimantan, is a crucial component in Indonesia's grand design towards achieving the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision that aims to move from a middle-income country to a high-income country. jennifer.stone@trade.gov
• Even as Indonesia grapples with the challenges of Jakarta, Nusantara is expected to be home to only 2 million people by 2045. NPR
• Cities such as: - Mumbai - Jakarta - Bangkok - Ho Chi Minh City - Dhaka are becoming mega consumption hubs, creating massive opportunities for FMCG brands. LinkedIn
• The Jakarta Post - Indonesia's plan to transform PNM into a dedicated MSME lender is drawing skepticism, with experts warning it may duplicate existing institutions without addressing deeper structural issues in credit access and borrower viability. Brief
• Expect Jakarta to deepen participation in the ASEAN Power Grid, the ASEAN Single Window, and other cross-border frameworks that reward scale and penalize insularity. Asia Lifestyle Magazine

Last updated: 09 July 2026