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] Indonesia plans a $1.2 billion investment in feed mills to boost poultry feed production. All About Feed
• [New] Indonesia is set to experience a major tourism boost during the 2025-2026 Christmas and New Year holidays, with an expected 1.36 million foreign tourists and over 120 million domestic trips. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Viet Nam aims for a substantial deployment of 73 GW of solar by 2030, while the Philippines targets 14 GW and Indonesia 13 GW. Ember
• [New] Palm oil production in Indonesia could rise by up to 10% in 2025 to around 56M tonnes - higher than previous projections - with production supported by favourable weather conditions and strong prices. Oils & Fats International
• [New] The rate of economic growth throughout 2025 is projected to still last below 5%. / Indonesia VOI.ID
• [New] The IMF projected Indonesia's gross domestic product to grow by 5% in 2025 and 5.1% in 2026. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] Indonesia has the world's largest geothermal potential and is prioritizing geothermal power which harnesses the earth's natural heat to produce clean, reliable baseload electricity. METRO TV
• [New] MaiA is expected to significantly enhance Indonesia's tourism competitiveness, both regionally and globally. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The diversification of trading partners that Indonesia continues to strive for as well as the recovery of global commodity prices is expected to help support national export performance. VOI.ID
• [New] BGN said it expected to spend more than 99 trillion Indonesian Rupiah ($9 billion AUD) in 2025. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [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

Last updated: 08 December 2025