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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] A dozen global rate decisions are scheduled, with Indonesia and South Africa expected to hike while Russia and Hungary may cut. financialpost
• [New] The return of El Nino, the cyclical weather pattern that supercharges weather extremes, has alarmed Australia and Indonesia because of the greater risk of fires that it brings. The Guardian
• [New] Indonesian fisheries officials plan fishery patrols using data from tracking devices, satellites, and their understanding of the patterns of illegal fishing. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] The potential for an S&P sovereign debt rating downgrade - flagged as a near-term risk by East Asia Forum economists - is the single most consequential negative catalyst in the regional economic landscape. / Indonesia KBA13 INSIGHT
• [New] Indonesia's next presidential election is in 2029; the current administration needs to demonstrate tangible economic improvements - in employment, wages, and household purchasing power - well before the election cycle begins in earnest. KBA13 INSIGHT
• [New] Indonesia's Patriot Bond initiative - a government-issued retail bond instrument - has drawn pointed criticism from Singapore, which has raised concerns about the potential for capital previously held in Singaporean financial institutions to migrate back to Indonesia. KBA13 INSIGHT
• [New] Indonesia's economic situation represents the most significant domestic risk in the regional landscape. KBA13 INSIGHT
• [New] For Indonesia which has direct fuel subsidies in place, the impact of higher oil prices will mainly be absorbed by the fiscal balance. Bank of Singapore
• [New] ASEAN automotive markets, particularly Thailand and Indonesia, are establishing themselves as EV production hubs for Japanese and Chinese OEMs, creating greenfield harness assembly investment opportunities. IMARC Group
• [New] Indonesia says its giant sea wall will stop flooding. Disaster Resilience News
• [New] Drier weather patterns are forecast in parts of Indonesia and Southeast Asia during the monsoon season, but wetter conditions are anticipated during the rainy season from September to December in East Africa. UN News
• [New] The absolute definitive trigger for the next directional price swing will be the formal finalization of the Indonesian mining quotas at the end of July. YES Stainless
• [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
• [New] The development of the green economy could create around 3.88 million jobs in Indonesia by 2026. TV BRICS
• [New] While China, Japan, and India remain important, countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia are attracting growing investor interest due to their strong economic fundamentals and long-term development potential. AQUIS Capital
• [New] By 2040, additional countries such as Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, and Vietnam are expected to wield greater global influence, either independently or as part of regional blocs. GOV.UK
• [New] The rollout of OCBC Pulse is said to be in line with OCBC's goal to support 12,000 SMEs in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia with sustainable financing by 2028. Fintech Singapore
• Indonesia is currently exploring bilateral investment agreements with other BRICS countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Iran, to expand international investment networks and create new economic opportunities. New Eastern Outlook
• As a country with a strategic position in the Indo-Pacific region, Indonesia plans to bridge the interests of developing countries and contribute to mitigating geopolitical and geoeconomic competition. New Eastern Outlook
• Indonesia must remain open to opportunities for cooperation with Western countries to avoid over-reliance on a single power bloc. New Eastern Outlook
• Uncertainty surrounding future tariff measures could undermine foreign investor confidence and complicate Indonesia's bid to secure full membership in the OECD. Asia Times

Last updated: 20 July 2026