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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.

Restore Security and Order so that the Economy Can Rotate

Demonstrations that led to anarchy, looting of state officials' homes, and casualties in several regions from Thursday to Sunday (August 28-31, 2025) created concerns about security and order in the community. Community mobility has decreased. Economic activity is also sluggish. Restore security and order so that the wheels of the economy can turn.
This was voiced by entrepreneurs from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), and a number of other entrepreneurs. Intellectuals, leaders of Islamic organizations, leaders of regional heads, and economists also emphasized the importance of maintaining order and security together.

President Prabowo Subianto and the authorities have called on all parties to maintain national unity. This was conveyed by the president after meeting a number of political party leaders, namely the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia who is also Chairman of PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri, Chairman of Golkar Party Bahlil Lahadalia, Chairman of PAN Zulkifli Hasan, Chairman of NasDem Party Surya Dharma Paloh, Chairman of PKB Muhaimin Iskandar, Deputy Chairman of Democratic Party Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono, and Secretary General of PKS Muhammad Kholid. In addition to political party leaders, President Prabowo also received leaders of state institutions. Present were Chairman of the MPR Ahmad Muzani, Chairman of the DPR Puan Maharani, and Chairman of DPD Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin.

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End Anarchy that Makes Shops Deserted, Economy Must Rise Again

SUAR's monitoring, the situation at Plaza Senayan in South Jakarta seemed relatively quiet on Sunday. There was no hubbub of visitors at the various tenants there, or just came to enjoy the weekend. Anticipating security disturbances, jewelry shops also chose to shorten their operating hours. They also chose not to display their merchandise catalogs.
The anarchist actions that took place from Thursday to Sunday morning also disrupted the distribution of freight transportation and the travel of citizens. The burning of Pejompongan Toll Gate disrupted the traffic flow. Fortunately, the toll manager moved quickly and by Sunday night the vehicle could be passed. Both businesspeople and economists are united in voicing the need to maintain security and order for the sake of the economy.

Read the full breakdown of the various economic impacts in the capital due to the late August anarchy here.

Rebranding Indonesian Spices Delivers Flavors to Foreign Countries

The government launched the "S'RASA: Rasa Rempah Indonesia" program last Thursday. The program will continue Indonesia Spice Up The World which ends in 2024. The program aims to make Indonesian restaurants abroad not only a place to sell food, but also the spearhead of Indonesia's gastro diplomacy. In addition, to encourage spice exports, according to him, is a concrete form of that support.

Belitung white pepper export entrepreneur Vivi Widyana believes that Indonesia's spice exports have very promising prospects. The need for post-pandemic spice consumption, in Vivi's assessment, is one of the pillars of the growth of Indonesian spice exports, which continues to experience rapid development to date. After the pandemic, there was a change in consumer behavior in Asia and Europe that increasingly realized the importance of natural ingredients in food, including high-quality spices, one of which is Indonesian spices.
Tisa, a diaspora who works at an Indonesian food stall in London, said that the Indonesian community abroad is an entry point to popularize Indonesian cuisine to the British people.

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Product Uniqueness is Key to Franchise Business Survival

The key for afranchise business to survive in the midst of fierce competition is the uniqueness of the products offered to the public. Uniqueness is needed so that a product has a strong identity so that it is different from those already on the market.
In addition to the uniqueness of the product, a franchise business must also pay attention to standardization and management. Standardization is important to maintain quality in each branch, while good management includes planning, implementation, and supervision.

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Learning from Singapore: Strengthen Government - Business - Community Cooperation

The progress of a country is not determined by how much natural resources it has, but by its competent human resources. Singapore has proven this thesis. Coupled with the importance of strengthening trust cooperation between the three pillars: government - business world - civil society.
Based on World Bank data, Singapore's per capita income during the period 1990-2024 increased sixfold. In 1990, Singapore's GDP per capita as measured by purchasing power parity (PPP) was 23,815.2 US dollars. In 2024, the figure will already be 150,689.3 US dollars.

Since independence in 1965, Singapore's economy has grown by an average of 6.4% per year. The two highest growth peaks were in 1970 (13.9%) and 2010 (14.5%). Economic contractions have also occurred in 1985 (-0.6%) and during the 2020 pandemic (-3.8%), but recoveries have been swift.

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BPS to Release Export-Import Performance in July 2025 and Inflation Development in August 2025: The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) on Monday, (1/9/2025) will release a routine monthly publication related to export and import developments. The Export and Import Development Report is information that provides a comprehensive picture of Indonesia's foreign trade performance, including the value, volume, and structure of commodities traded. This data serves as a strategic reference for determining new export markets or import sources, measuring product competitiveness, and planning future business strategies. Not only that, BPS also releases monthly publications such as the development of the consumer price index, the development of the international trade price index and many more. This data publication is a vital basis in formulating fiscal and monetary policies, as well as maintaining national economic stability. More information related to the publication can be directly accessed through the website BPS.go.id.

Potential for further demonstrations on Monday, September 1, 2025: Observing the development of demonstration conditions at various points in Jabodetabek and other regions, some media news information reported that there would still be further demonstrations that would take place on Monday, September 1, 2025. Several areas have become the center of demonstrations, especially Jakarta such as Kwitang, Senayan, Slipi, Petamburan and surrounding areas. To anticipate, it is recommended to be aware of lane changes and look for alternative routes, as well as monitor the latest information from the authorities or the media regarding traffic conditions and security and safety while on the move in the area.