Indonesia Strengthens 3TP Connectivity via Pioneer Air Support Indonesia is stepping up efforts to improve 3TP connectivity by expanding pioneer air support across remote and border regions of the country. These subsidised flights focus on underdeveloped, frontier and outermost areas, helping communities stay connected to the rest of the nation. Connecting Remote Communities Pioneer air…
Indonesia Boosts Tourism Ties with Malaysia and Singapore Indonesia is strengthening tourism ties with Malaysia and Singapore through a renewed marketing push aimed at boosting regional travel and industry collaboration. The Ministry of Tourism recently hosted the Wonderful Indonesia Business Matching Johor Bahru 2025 event, bringing together tourism players from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The…
Indonesia Seeks to Strengthen Domestic Steel Industry Indonesia is stepping up efforts to strengthen its domestic steel industry, with the Ministry of Industry rolling out measures to reduce heavy dependence on imports and attract new investment. Although Indonesia produced 18 million tons of steel in 2024, ranking 14th globally, more than 55% of national demand…
Indonesia Golden Visa Draws Nearly US$3 Billion Since Launch Since its launch in July 2024, the Indonesia Golden Visa has attracted almost US$3 billion (around Rp 48 trillion) in investments. By September 2025, more than 1,000 permits had been issued, with about 96% of them issued to foreign companies opening branches or subsidiaries in Indonesia.…
Indonesia Announces Nearly USD1 Billion Government Stimulus Package Indonesia has announced a new government stimulus package worth nearly USD1 billion (16.23 trillion rupiah) to support economic growth and create jobs. The initiative will roll out in the final quarter of 2025, with several measures extending into 2026. The package includes food aid, infrastructure projects, and…
Indonesia Proposes Sovereign AI Fund to Become a Powerhouse in Artificial Intelligence Indonesia has proposed a sovereign AI fund in line with its ambition of becoming Southeast Asia’s regional hub for artificial intelligence. The initiative, outlined in a 179-page white paper, positions this fund as central to the country’s first national AI roadmap. The fund…
Indonesia and the US Sign US$34 Billion Strategic Commercial Agreements Indonesia and the United States have recently formalised commercial agreements worth US$34 billion, aiming to deepen economic ties between the two countries. The agreements cover several strategic sectors, including energy and agriculture, and were finalised during a high-level business meeting held in Washington, D.C., on…
New E-commerce Tax Rule to Shift Seller Income Withholding to the Platforms Indonesia is preparing a major ecommerce tax overhaul that will require online marketplaces to withhold and remit tax on behalf of their sellers. The move aims to increase state revenue and align tax treatment between online platforms and traditional retailers. The regulation is…
Indonesia Establishing Sustainable Finance Committee for Advancing Green Investments Indonesia is establishing a Sustainable Finance Committee (SFC) to increase green investments and address climate change challenges. The initiative aligns with the nation’s commitment towards sustainable and financial sector development. Bridging the Climate Financing Gap The SFC’s formation follows a significant funding shortfall for Indonesia’s climate…
Indonesia’s Sugar Palm Strategy Fuels Bioethanol Ambitions Indonesia Turning to the Sugar Palm Industry to Realise Bioethanol Ambitions Indonesia is developing the sugar palm industry as a source of fuel for the national bioethanol industry. The government plans to cultivate 300,000 hectares of sugar palm in the coming year to reduce dependence on imported fossil…
