The government issued policies and provided incentives for the public to boost the economy at the end of the year. This helped to achieve 1 billion domestic tourist trips again this year.
For individuals and families with sufficient financial capacity, the months from October to January are the planned time to travel abroad. After the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of Indonesians traveling abroad has increased.
Fiscal, monetary, investment, and public consumption policies must be strengthened to achieve the high economic growth target in the last quarter of this year. To achieve the target of 5.2% in accordance with the state budget, economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 must reach 5.8%.
Sumatra plays a dominant role in Indonesia's palm oil industry. Of the total national oil palm plantation area of 16 million hectares, more than half are located on Sumatra Island.
Presenting legal practices that create legal certainty to bring in investors is still a challenge in this republic. Selective law enforcement and political interests still test investor confidence.
Economic activities cannot run alone. There are signs, regulations, and even laws that regulate the economy so that it runs harmoniously and can achieve the ideal of prosperity. Meanwhile, rules and laws are political products. The three - law, economics and politics - cannot be separated.
The government has a number of priority programs that require substantial financing. With its fiscal constraints, the government is pursuing confiscated money from corruptors as an additional source of financing.
Although privately-owned gas stations have had their operations disrupted due to limited supply, the public's fuel needs are still met. The oil trade balance report for the third quarter of this year submitted by Bank Indonesia showed an increase in the volume of oil imports to meet domestic needs.
The automotive industry, especially four-wheeled vehicles, is facing the challenge of declining sales figures. The remaining two months (November-December) will determine whether the downward trend that began in 2023 will continue this year.
The average labor wage in August 2025 was IDR 3.33 million per month, up 1.94% compared to the same period in 2024. There are nine business fields where wages are higher than the national average.
This year, Jakarta improved its position as a global city by rising three places to 71st. Increased business and economic activity is one of the barometers of assessment. There is still plenty of room for Jakarta to become an established global city.
The economic shock from the combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and technological disruption has caused the curve of Indonesia's middle class to decline. The middle class is vulnerable to falling into poverty. Indonesia faces a steep road to becoming a high-income country.
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