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Textile Industry Investment Reaches IDR 11.4 Trillion in First Half

Investment in Indonesia's textile and apparel industry rose 11.85 percent in the first half of 2026, supported by fresh spending across manufacturing and garment production.

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German Energy Business Roundtable Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in Indonesia's Energy Sector

On 6 August 2026, AHK Indonesia/EKONID brought together leading German energy companies and institutions in Jakarta to exchange perspectives on Indonesia’s evolving energy landscape, key business challenges, and emerging opportunities. The roundtable highlighted the importance of closer policy dialogue, regulatory consistency, and German-Indonesian cooperation in advancing a resilient and sustainable energy transition.

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Indonesia's Economy Beats Forecasts, Expands 5.29% in Second Quarter

Indonesia's economy beat expectations with 5.29 percent growth in the second quarter of 2026, driven by resilient consumer spending and investment despite tighter monetary policy and global economic headwinds.

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Indonesia's June Imports Jump 34.27% on Raw Material, Oil Purchases

Indonesia's imports jumped 34.27 percent year-on-year in June, driven by higher purchases of raw materials and oil and gas products, contributing to the country's second consecutive monthly trade deficit.

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Indonesia Prepares New Electric Vehicle Incentives as Government Reviews Automotive Policy

Indonesia is preparing a new package of electric vehicle incentives as the government reviews measures to support EV adoption, domestic production and the development of the national automotive industry.

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Surabaya Rail Investment Highlights Growing Indonesia-Europe Transport Cooperation

Germany is providing EUR 236 million to support the first phase of the Surabaya Regional Railway Line, which will modernise, double-track and electrify the Surabaya–Sidoarjo corridor ahead of construction expected to begin in 2027–2028.

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Indonesia Seeks US Tariff Exemption for Palm Oil Exports

Indonesia has asked the United States to exempt palm oil from new import tariffs imposed under a Section 301 investigation, while a separate US review of excess manufacturing capacity remains underway.

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EKONID Hosts CEO Business Roundtable

On 23 July 2026, EKONID brought together CEOs from German member companies in Indonesia for a business roundtable focused on the country’s evolving business landscape, regulatory developments, and new initiatives designed to better support members’ needs.

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Indonesia to Make Corporate Packaging Waste Management Mandatory

Indonesia plans to require companies to finance and manage the collection and recycling of their packaging waste under a new extended producer responsibility regulation, a move that could affect around 10,000 manufacturers, including multinational consumer goods companies.