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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Industry

Iron and Steel Continue to Grow, Supporting the Base Metal Industry

The base metal industry in the second and third quarters of 2025 grew quite high, at nearly 20%. However, the sector that accounts for the largest portion of Indonesia's investment realization, especially through the iron and steel industry, faces challenges.

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2 Minutes
By: Zikrina Ratri

Government House Construction Program Boosts Ceramic Industry Performance

The industry's production volume in January-October 2025 reached 392.7 million square meters, growing 16% compared to the same period last year.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Industrial Estate Standards to be Regulated to Increase Competitiveness

Minister of Industry Regulation No. 26 of 2025 will regulate the standards of quality industrial estates, the application of standards is very important to prevent unwanted things such as cesium-137 radiation pollution in Cikande.

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3 Minutes
By: Ridho Sukra

A Variety of F&B Product Innovations: from Chocolate, Soy Sauce, to Zero-Calorie Natural Sweetener

The combination of creativity, technological developments, combined with the needs of society has successfully encouraged food and beverage companies to continue innovating to create a variety of unique products.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie

Boost Investment in Industrial Research and Innovation, Government Imposes Two Schemes

To encourage investment in research and industrial innovation, the government has introduced two state-funded research program schemes: the Priority Research Program (PRP) and the Strategic Research Program (PRS).

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Chris Wibisana
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PUBG Restrictions Considered Excessive Amidst the Progress of the Game Industry

Indonesian esports athletes have contributed 3 gold in SEA games, and many world champions in other gaming branches.

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5 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Chris Wibisana

A Look at Innovation in the Food and Beverage Industry

The development of technology has led to the innovation of various food and beverage products. Various unique products are a way to attract consumers.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie

Pharmaceutical Industry Raw Material Imports Still High, Government Continues to Look for the Right Solution

Dependence on imported raw materials is high due to the underdeveloped upstream pharmaceutical industry and limited local raw materials that do not meet standards.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Paper Imports from China Flood the Domestic Market, Industry Prepares Anticipation

Based on data from the Ministry of Industry, pulp and paper imports in the first semester of 2025 reached USD 1.69 billion, this figure increased when compared to the same period last year of USD 1.53 billion. The imports were in the form of ivory paper and duplex paper used for packaging.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra
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Retail Sales Expected to Strengthen in the Next Six Months

The September 2025 Sales Expectation Index (IEP) released by Bank Indonesia (BI) explains that sales in the next three months, December 2025, and the next six months, March 2026, are expected to rise.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie

Despite sluggish car sales, automotive component companies are still in the blue

One of the recipes for success in the automotive component industry is to transform to see the growing trend of producing goods that consumers really need.

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5 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Gema Dzikri Harisma

Danantara's Rp20 Trillion Investment Plan for Chicken Farming

Danantara plans to spend IDR20 trillion to build an integrated chicken farming network starting in 2026. What will this project look like in the future?

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6 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

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