Menu

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] Under the Defence Cooperation Agreement, Singapore and Indonesia will continue to strengthen defence partnerships and deepen cooperation in mutually beneficial areas. CNA
  • [New] Downside risks from the global economic environment are high and could weigh on Indonesia's growth if they materialize. World Bank
  • [New] Thailand and Indonesia, two of Southeast Asia's largest economies, are reported to be faced with the potential threat of credit rating downgrades. Thai Examiner
  • [New] The levelised cost of energy of solar PV in Indonesia could be around 40% lower if its investment and financing risks were comparable to advanced economies. IEA
  • Additionally in 2024, we expect to see growing ADAS content, particularly Level 1, in other emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, Thailand and Latin America. Newton
  • Significant increases in coal use are expected in Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Pakistan. IEA
  • Demand from Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, China and Africa has been increasing as El Nino is expected to last at least until mid-2024. UkrAgroConsult - gg
  • Asia is expected to exhibit robust performance, with notable growth anticipated in India, mainland China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. NST Online
  • AMR could result in US$ 1 trillion additional healthcare costs globally by 2050, with disproportionate impact in low- and middle-income countries, including Indonesia. World Health Organization: WHO
  • Guangdong's Wu expects shipments from Indonesia to fall to 200 million metric tons in 2024, while imports of Australian coal will return to a normal level of 80 million tons. MarketScreener
  • Many governments worldwide, including Indonesia, offer digital training to local leaders and public servants to ensure they can tackle challenges and leverage digital opportunities to enhance public services. OpenGov Asia
  • State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina will build a sustainable energy center in Indonesia's new capital Nusantara. Jakarta Globe
  • Indonesia's advantage as a low CV thermal coal exporter, preferred by major importers like China and India, will continue to sustain its coal exports even amid declining prices. BNN
  • India, Indonesia and the Philippines get trade data in the coming week, and Australia will get the February NAB Business Conditions gauge and household spending numbers. financialpost
  • Cambodia and Bangladesh, as well as Indonesia joined due to their respective conflicts with allied nations like India and Australia, and hoped to gain economically from a Chinese advance. Future
  • Asia-Pacific countries like China, Australia, and Indonesia are predicted to seize the biggest industry opportunity due to the huge expansion potential of solar projects planned for the next few years. Market Data Forecast
  • Jakarta - Indonesia's automotive industry has the opportunity to grow bigger in 2030 in line with the increase in gross domestic product (GDP). Antara
  • We expect Indonesia, led by Prabowo, to continue a pragmatic approach and maintain neutrality by not aligning with China or the US to allow it to continue welcoming both Chinese and Western investment. CNN
  • On current trends, by 2050, the five biggest economies in the world will be China, the US, India, Indonesia and Germany. TrustNet
  • As per The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s 2075 forecast, China will be the leading economy with India in second place, the US in third place, and Indonesia in fourth. Yahoo Finance
  • China's major infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aligns with Indonesia's development goals, offering opportunities for infrastructure development and economic cooperation. The Conversation

Last updated: 25 March 2024



Please stand by...

The magic is happening, but it might take a couple of minutes.

Login