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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] Several ASEAN members have set ambitious net-zero emissions targets - e.g. Malaysia by 2050, Indonesia by 2060, Vietnam by 2050 - and 2026 will need to see concrete steps like scaling up renewable energy capacity and phasing out coal plants. The Diplomatic Insight
• [New] Governments will focus on stimulating domestic growth - for instance, Indonesia's new administration is raising public welfare spending to boost consumption while hedging against global volatility. The Diplomatic Insight
• [New] Indonesia will begin work in 2026 on seven power plants operating on the processing of solid municipal waste. TV BRICS
• [New] Global nickel supply is expected to remain in surplus through 2026, primarily driven by Indonesian production, which accounts for 60% of global output. ANI
• [New] Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are expected to see rapid growth, while Singapore remains dense with computing power. The Business Standard
• [New] Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia) will see robust growth. Creatives
• [New] Indonesia will assign $1 billion to the BRICS-led New Development Bank, further boosting ties with the group of developing nations. Bloomberg
• [New] With more local governments embracing halal travel strategies, Indonesia is expected to compete fiercely in the halal tourism sector. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Indonesia shows similar promise, with its consuming segment expected to grow from 120 million to 200 million people by 2030. The Traceability Hub
• [New] With consumer spending expected to soar during the Christmas and New Year period, Indonesia aims to stimulate domestic consumption and offset global economic challenges. Travel And Tour World
• [New] With global challenges threatening to slow down growth, Indonesia's government is wisely turning to domestic consumption to drive its economic success in the final quarter of 2025. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia are all expected to see massive increases in solar deployment in the next few years, thanks to their partnerships with Chinese firms. DCReport.org
• [New] The OECD accession process continues to show strong and visible progress, expecting Indonesia to join as an OECD member in 2027. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] Indonesia has concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), which is targeted to take effect in 2027. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] In Indonesia, climate change is increasing malnutrition risk. GAIN
• [New] Langkat Regency is a region with significant potential for beef production and currently serves as the major meat production hub in the North Sumatra region on the basis of the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia. SpringerLink
• [New] Indonesia needs $31 billion of investment by 2030 and $92 billion by 2050 to decarbonize its coal-heavy captive power sector. Winssolutions - World Innovative Sustainable Solutions

Last updated: 05 January 2026