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Discounted Transportation Fares to Welcome Nataru Holiday

The government announced on Wednesday (26/11/2025) that it will provide discounts on toll rates and tickets for various transportation to encourage the mobility of Indonesians during the Christmas and New Year holidays (Nataru 2025). The discount ranges from 10%-20% for three days starting from December 22, 23, and 31, 2025. The discount applies to 26 toll roads, two Jabodetabek toll roads, 9 Transjawa toll roads, 3 Non-Java toll roads and 12 Trans-Sumatra toll roads. For train ticket rates, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) provides a 30% discount on ticket prices for commercial economy train travel (156 Regular Trains and 26 Additional Trains) for 1,509,080 passengers. The discount is given specifically for economy class passengers.

Reading the Government's Policy Direction in the Next Year

Entering the end of 2025, businesses are anticipating the policy direction that the government will take in 2026. By understanding the policy direction, businesses can make the right decisions for the future direction of their business. Listen to the government's policy direction from the ministers, starting from Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, and Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P Roeslani.

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Sales Trend Increases, Chinese Cars Successfully Attract Indonesian Market

Chinese-branded cars are a common sight these days in the megacity of Jakarta and its surroundings, showing the appeal of vehicles from the bamboo curtain as they become increasingly popular in the automotive market in ASEAN's largest country. With sleek designs, unique colors, rich specifications and affordable prices, brands such as BYD, Chery and Wuling are increasingly challenging existing players such as cars from Japan, Germany and the United States.

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Thousands of Kilometers of Railway, Road, and Port Network to be Built

The government's infrastructure development targets in the next few years include the development of mass public transportation networks in urban areas from only 6 cities by 2023 to 20 cities by 2030. Extension of the railway network from 6,880 kilometers by 2023 to 12,100 kilometers by 2030, Development of the road network from 50,064 kilometers by 2023 to 86,206 kilometers by 2040. Increased port capacity from 72 locations by 2020 to 142 locations by 2030. Development of the road network from 50,064 kilometers in 2023 to 86,206 kilometers in 2040, then increasing port capacity from 72 locations per year 2020 to 142 locations in 2030.

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Foreign Tourist Visits Surge

Cumulative foreign tourist visits to Indonesia from January to September 2025 have reached 11.43 million. This number shows that Indonesia's tourism sector is recovering post-pandemic and entering a period of strong growth. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) report noted that the number of foreign tourist visits (wisman) of 11.43 million visits increased by 10.22% compared to the same period in 2024. However, the increase in the number of visits was not evenly distributed across all main points of arrival. At a number of main gates, the number of foreign tourist arrivals even decreased. The decline occurred, among others, at the main gate of Yogyakarta International Airport (-4.86%), Halim Perdanakusuma (-9.95%), Juanda (-0.01%), to the highest at Kertajati (-69.31%).
Based on the country of origin of foreign tourists, the largest number of visits in September 2025 came from neighboring countries. Malaysian tourists recorded 272,421 visits (19.53%), Australia 163,526 visits (11.72%), and Singapore 119,237 visits (8.55%). The dominance of tourists from Malaysia and Singapore cannot be separated from the proximity factor with the character of short, repeated or business trips.

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The University of Indonesia Halal Center together with the Ministry of UMKM held UI Halal Expo 2025. The main event of this closing will take place on November 27, 2025 at Balairung UI, Depok, starting at 13.00 WIB until completion, which is planned to be attended by the Secretary of the Ministry of UMKM. The purpose of this two-institution collaboration forum is to encourage the creation of a sustainable halal ecosystem. The series of events include a Talkshow that highlights the role of halal certification in the sustainability of productive UMKM , Cooking Demos, Fashion Shows, and Bazaars, and in closing there is a session with representatives of the Ministry of UMKM. This event is open to the public for free for both physical attendance and online webinars. Further information can be accessed through the Ministry of UMKM's Instagram social media.

Gambir Trade Talk #21 will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, 09.00-12.00 WIB at FEM IPB University, Bogor. This event serves as a strategic discussion forum that invites experts and policy leaders to discuss the direction of Indonesia's foreign trade in 2026. This event is important for businesses, academics, and the public who want to know the opportunities, challenges, and strategies needed to strengthen Indonesia's position and competitiveness in the global market. For those who cannot attend in person, the event will also be streamed live via BKPerdag's YouTube channel. Further information regarding the event details can be directly accessed through the Ministry of Trade's Instagram social media.