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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] Indonesia's digital economy is projected to exceed $150 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2026, driven by e-commerce, ride-hailing and digital financial services. The Fintech Times
• [New] Jakarta - Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo estimates Indonesia's economic growth in 2026 will be in the range of 4.9% to 5.7%. Antara
• [New] In the nickel sector, Indonesia is projected to substantially boost its supply by 2026 due to new capacity additions. Octagon AI
• [New] The Central African Republic, Nigeria, South Sudan, Laos, and Brazil are predicted to see the most significant increases in dangerously hot temperatures, while the largest affected populations will be in India, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Oxford University
• [New] Bank Indonesia is widely expected to leave the policy rate at 4.75% for a seventh consecutive meeting to maintain the stability of the rupiah. Brown Brothers Harriman
• [New] Indonesia's palm oil production is forecast to increase 3% to 48 million tons in 2026-27 on maturing trees and the wider use of higher-yielding seed varieties. ADMISI
• [New] There are great rewards to be gained, in terms of an ever more assertive and confident Indonesia on the international stage, and indeed within the Indo-Pacific region, but also immense risks. Eurasia Review
• [New] The global urban population is projected to reach 70% by 2050, particularly in rapidly growing regions like Nigeria, Indonesia, India and China. Science Publishing Group
• [New] Indonesia will hold off raising subsidized fuel prices despite ongoing oil shocks from the Iran war, with Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa warning any hike could undermine growth and threaten social stability. FDD
• [New] Other regional economies followed, with the Philippines forecasted at 5.3-5.7%, Indonesia at 4.8-5.1%, Malaysia at 4.0-4.3%, Singapore at 1.8-2.1%, and Thailand at 1.6-2.0%. National Statistics Office of Vietnam
• [New] Indonesia's rate decision on Wednesday is expected to see policymakers stand pat as they weigh currency stability against rising imported inflation. financialpost
• [New] El Nino could threaten Indonesia's food production. Reccessary
• [New] Indonesian agencies have at times referred to the potential event as a Godzilla El Nino, a nonscientific term used to describe an unusually strong episode that could significantly intensify drought and fire risk. Reccessary
• [New] Combined demand growth will strain supply, especially as Indonesian ore grades decline and regulatory pressures increase. Carbon Credits
• [New] The deployment of Indonesian troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilisation Force under a UN mandate is seen as a further expansion of Jakarta's global security role, one that will likely face criticism at home. Eurasia Review
• [New] Higher energy prices will increase Indonesia's subsidy costs and weigh on its budget, while costlier oil imports will widen the current account deficit. Free Malaysia Today
• [New] Sovereign ratings in Southeast Asia are expected to come under strain, with Indonesia's particularly at risk in case of a prolonged Middle East conflict. Free Malaysia Today
• [New] Indonesia has introduced a color-coded nutri-level labeling system for sweetened beverages to help consumers manage sugar intake and curb rising health risks, with phased implementation for industry compliance. Brief
• [New] Sumatra deficits are expected to expand across Indonesia through Jul-Sep 2026, spreading into Sulawesi, Java, and Papua, and intensifying further through Oct-Dec 2026. ISCIENCES
• [New] Predictive Analysis: Indonesia will likely issue a formal diplomatic inquiry to China regarding the recovered device, though China will probably deny operational ownership while acknowledging the CSIC markings as inconclusive evidence of state deployment. Drone Warfare
• [New] Even Indonesia, the world's largest coal exporter, is recalibrating in ways that could make it a bigger customer for China's clean energy technology. WRAL
• [New] Indonesia's role is important as it needs to be the intermediaries that are able to translate BRICS not as a political threat for its members and guarantee the institution role in pursuant of development. Eurasia Review
• [New] The World Bank's estimate remains relatively optimistic, as Indonesia's projected expansion still exceeds the global average, signaling resilience in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Antara

Last updated: 27 April 2026