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Surplus in the Wood Pulp Commodity Balance and Challenges Facing the Paper Industry

Indonesia's wood pulp production continues to increase, creating a trade surplus. However, the domestic paper industry is still largely dependent on imported raw materials.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Pursuing High Economic Growth in the Last Quarter

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%.

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2 Minutes
By: Gianie

Industrial Sustainability and Nature That Needs to Be Protected

As one of the world's largest timber producers, the sustainability of Indonesia's forestry industry depends on the availability of raw materials. The use of raw materials must take into account forest conservation and anticipate the impact of environmental damage.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Advancing the Competitiveness of Indonesia's Special Economic Zones

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have become a key instrument for ASEAN countries to attract investment and drive economic growth, and Indonesia is no exception. Indonesia's SEZs must be able to compete on equal terms with, and even outperform, those of other ASEAN countries.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Oil Palm Plantation Expansion in Sumatra

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.

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2 Minutes
By: Gianie

Sweet Opportunities for Coconut Sugar in the Global Market

Coconut sugar as a source of natural sweetener from Indonesia has the opportunity to dominate the global market. This cannot be separated from Indonesia as the world's largest coconut producer. Indonesia's geographical condition which has a wide coastal landscape is very supportive for that reputation.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Strengthening the Upstream and Downstream of the Textile Industry

Indonesia's textile and textile products (TPT) industry is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the upstream industry is experiencing a decline in demand due to raw material factors. On the other hand, the downstream sector is under pressure from rampant imports of used clothing.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Reduce Imports, Focus on Increasing Soybean Production

Indonesia, famous for its tempeh and tofu dishes, is still facing a heavy reliance on soybean imports. The gap between local soybean production and national demand is a persistent problem. Indonesia's dependence on soybean imports is very high.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Foreign Tourist Visits Grow Strongly

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.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Examining the Potential of the Data Center Market in Indonesia

The data center market in Indonesia is growing exponentially, making it the most attractive investment destination in Southeast Asia. This trend is driven by the volume of mobile data peaking in 2025 at an estimated 175 zettabytes, up from 44 zettabytes in 2020.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Great Potential and the Right Momentum to Develop the Aluminum Industry

Amid the high demand for electric vehicles (EVs) that require lightweight materials or aluminum, Indonesia is taking part in the supply chain, potentially even dominating the global market. With around 4% of the world's bauxite reserves, Indonesia holds the key to aluminum raw materials for EVs.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Imported Oil Volume and Price Rise, Deficit Increases

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.

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2 Minutes
By: Gianie

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