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The following is important information related to the development of the business universe that needs attention today based on the curation of the SUAR Team.
Retail Sales Expected to Strengthen in the Next Six Months
- Retail sales are expected to strengthen by year-end and the first quarter of 2026. One of the driving factors is the big momentum of the year-end holidays and the fasting month of Ramadan. The September 2025 Sales Expectation Index (IEP) released by Bank Indonesia (BI) explains that sales three months ahead, namely December 2025, and six months ahead, namely March 2026, are predicted to rise.
- The December 2025 IEP position was recorded at 167.7, higher than November which amounted to 146.8. Meanwhile, the March 2026 IEP position was recorded at 155.7, lower than February 2026 which was at 142.3. This indicates retailers' confidence that consumer demand will be maintained until the end of the year.
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Freeport Indonesia CEO Tony Wenas: Copper Downstreaming Needs Further Value Added
- The SUAR.id team had the opportunity to have a special interview with PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) President Director Tony Wenas at the PTFI Office, Jakarta, Tuesday (11/11/2025). Tony talked about how important and strategic the downstreaming of mining products is for the economy. Not only that, Tony also revealed PTFI's vision and business plan for the future.
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Efforts to Stop Extortion, Customs Optimizes Service Digitalization
- Customs service offices are now starting to optimize digital systems that automatically speed up export-import inspection procedures and create a more transparent supply chain. This is believed to be able to increase public trust, reduce logistics costs, while increasing the competitiveness of Indonesian products in foreign markets.
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National Strategic Projects Can Create Multiple Impacts on the Economy
- The development of the 2025 National Strategic Projects (PSN) can have multiple impacts on regional development, including increased community income, increased regional economic output, and industrial added value. That is the statement of the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) in response to the proposal of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to include the Jakarta Old City Tourism Area Development project and the Sumber Waras Hospital Development into the 2025 PSN.
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Video Selection of Freeport and Government Synergy to Boost State Revenue
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Streamlining UMKM with the Bad Debt Write-off Program
- The micro, small and medium enterpriseUMKM) sector has long been the backbone of the national economy. In its development, UMKM have proven to be the main support for job creation and income distribution. Thus, it is important to support this sector to develop without obstacles, especially related to the burden of bad debts.
- Based on data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the UMKM credit position in September 2025 has reached IDR 1,502.58 trillion with the largest portion still held by micro credit. Behind this large number, there is a threat in the form of high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) that can hinder the pace of business growth. The policy of writing off books or bad debt bills is relevant and needed by UMKM players.
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ALFI CONVEX 2025 is a leading national and international logistics conference and exhibition organized by the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarder Association (DPP ALFI). The event is held for three days, on November 12-14, 2025, at Hall 3-3A ICE BSD, South Tangerang, with the theme "Indonesia in Motion: Logistics Transformation Toward a Golden Indonesia 2045" or "Transforming Indonesia's Logistics for Global Competitiveness". It aims to be a forum for strategic collaboration to strengthen the national logistics sector and supply chain, as well as encourage efficiency and global competitiveness. The event will be attended by more than 150 exhibitors, 100 national and international speakers, and targets 5,000 professional visitors. For more information about ALFI CONVEX 2025, please visit the official website and Instagram social media.
SIAL INTERFOOD 2025 is the largest food and beverage trade show in Southeast Asia organized by Krista Exhibitions in collaboration with SIAL Group. Held for four days, on November 12-15, 2025, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, this exhibition is a strategic barometer for the food, beverage, hotel, restaurant, cafe, and catering services industries. This year's target is to attract 90,000 visitors and feature 1,500 companies from 25 countries with 70% of participants from domestic products. Along with SIAL InterFOOD, there will also be COFFEE & TEA EXPO 2025 (as well as Wine & Spirits Expo, Bakery Indonesia Expo, and others) with agents, distributors, manufacturers, and the general public participating. Participants who wish to visit can register through the official SIAL INTERFOOD 2025 website.
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Team SUAR
