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] Palm: Current stocks are high in Malaysia, but global production is expected to decline by 2026, driven mainly by Indonesia. Lipsa
• [New] News in the coming weeks regarding biofuel policies in Indonesia, the US, Brazil and the European Union could have a significant impact on vegetable oil prices. Lipsa
• [New] CATL plans to issue Rmb 40 Billion in bonds to expand overseas operations, including new factories in Germany, Hungary, Indonesia and Spain. youth4planet
• [New] On Wednesday Pakistan will surpass Indonesia in population growth within the next five years. Dawn
• [New] Sustained demand destruction could prove a significant and lasting blow for producers, including palm exporters in Indonesia and Malaysia. ADM Investor Services
• [New] OECD acknowledged that Indonesia, like countries in Europe and the Middle East, continues to demonstrate stronger-than-expected growth resilience. idnfinancials.com
• [New] The downward revision reflects expectations that Indonesia's headline inflation will rise by 0.3 percentage points to 3.4%, higher than the earlier estimate of around 3.1%. idnfinancials.com
• [New] Settling transactions directly in partner currencies will ease pressure on the US dollar and strengthen Indonesia's FX ecosystem. BRICS
• [New] Beyond consumption, Indonesia offers opportunities in mining and metals, an increasingly hot sector as the world realizes the importance of critical minerals for industries like EVs and semiconductors. Fortune
• [New] The local disaster mapping effort in Indonesia, which builds on participatory disaster-mapping approaches pioneered by platforms like PetaBencana, enables citizens to report hazards in real time and contribute to open disaster maps used by communities and governments. Stanford Social Innovation Review
• [New] The sheer volume of investment - Rp 600 trillion - is not just a number; it represents roads, factories, power plants, and thousands of skilled jobs that will reshape Indonesia's industrial landscape. TendersGo
• [New] Canada's first bilateral FTA with an ASEAN nation - Indonesia - will enter into force in 2026. Baker McKenzie
• [New] Most of the projected growth in the global supply of graphite and nickel is expected to be sourced from China and Indonesia, and 45% to 75% of the supply growth for refined copper, lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements will be sourced from China. National Center for Energy Analytics
• [New] Both the waste-to-energy and coal gasification initiatives represent significant steps towards a more sustainable and secure energy future for Indonesia, offering substantial tender opportunities for specialized international firms. TendersGo
• [New] Indonesia holds the D-8 chairmanship for the 2026-2027 period under the theme Navigating Global Shifts: Strengthening Equality, Solidarity and Cooperation for Shared Prosperity. The Star
• [New] Indonesia expects a longer and more severe dry season in 2026, beginning in April and peaking in August. Carrier Management
• [New] Climatology and Geophysics Agency, most regions in Indonesia will enter the dry season between late March and May, with its peak expected to fall in August, including in parts of Sumatra, Kalimantan and Java. ST
• [New] Indonesia will protect national interests in all policy decisions, including the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with the United States. The Asia Cable

Last updated: 06 April 2026