Industry

The Industry section presents the latest developments from key sectors driving the economy-from energy to manufacturing to digital. Focus on business implications and real opportunities, not surface news.

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Manufacturing Outlook 2026: Still Growing but Overshadowed by Global Uncertainty and Wage Issues

Growth in the manufacturing sector in 2026 is projected to remain stable despite the continuing shadow of the global economic slowdown and wage issues.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Notes on Manufacturing Sector Performance Throughout 2025

The performance of the manufacturing sector throughout 2025 shows a positive trend with expansive growth driven by domestic demand and investment.

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7 Minutes
By: Ridho Sukra

Indonesia-EAEU Trade Agreement to be Signed, Trade Value to Double

This is a trade partnership between Indonesia and countries across Europe and Asia, including Kazakhstan, Russia, Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Finding Common Ground on the Issue of Used Clothing Imports and Saving the National Textile Industry

On the one hand, this provides breathing space for the national textile industry, which has been overwhelmed by a flood of imports. On the other hand, thousands of small traders selling secondhand clothing are threatened with losing their livelihoods.

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8 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

Stories of Young Entrepreneurs Who Started from Scratch

Start your day by reading inspiring stories about young entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

Amidst the Global Economic Slowdown, Car Exports Continue to Grow

Cumulatively from January to November 2025, CBU car exports were recorded at 473,971 units, an increase of 10.6% compared to the same period in 2024, which stood at 428,613 units.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Maintain Consumer Optimism to Pursue Annual Growth

Bank Indonesia (BI) announced an increase in the consumer confidence index (IKK) from 121.2 in October to 124.0 in November 2025.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

Next Year, There Will Be 6 New Special Economic Zones with a Potential Investment of IDR 300 Trillion

There will be six new Special Economic Zones (KEK) that are expected to attract up to Rp300 trillion in investment.

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6 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Tips for Overcoming the Flood of Imports of Raw Materials and Medical Equipment Products

Despite its great potential, the medical device industry faces a market flooded with imported raw materials and finished goods.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

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
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Sport Tourism Can Boost GDP from 4% to 6%

Sports tourism is a travel agenda that combines sports and tourism activities, where a person travels to a country to participate in or simply watch sporting events such as marathons, soccer, and races.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Gema Dzikri Harisma

Recipe for Managing Generation Z Employees: Give Them Value and Purpose

The increasing proportion of Generation Z in the workforce is bringing new color to the economy. What is the recipe for optimizing Gen Z employees?

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana

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