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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Jakarta continues to grow as a strategic market for global data centers

In the Data Center Construction Cost Index 2025 report, Jakarta has a competitive advantage in Southeast Asia, with its data center construction cost of Rp187,207 per watt, which is lower than countries such as Singapore and Tokyo (Japan).

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Gema Dzikri Harisma
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Again, Manufacturing Sector Overtakes National Economic Growth

The manufacturing sector is again the main driver of the Indonesian economy for both the domestic and export markets.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

A Look at Farm Equipment Technology Innovations to Boost Productivity

Reform towards modern agriculture is an important step in addressing the challenges of land efficiency, environmental sustainability, and increasing national productivity.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedict Krisna Yogatama, Harits Naufal Arrazie

CPO Export Performance Surges, Supported by Cooperation from Various Regions

The export value of CPO and its derivatives in the first 9 months of 2025 reached USD 18.14 billion, growing from USD 13.70 billion in the same period last year.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

Domestic Demand Drives Indonesia's Manufacturing PMI Up in October

Indonesia's skyrocketing manufacturing activity in October 2025 caused the Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) in October 2025 to increase to a level of 51.2.

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6 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

Agro Industry Becomes the Mainstay of National Economic Growth

The agro-industry is the main driver in increasing the added value of domestic raw materials, creating jobs, and being able to compete globally.

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3 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

Strategic Steps to Realize the National Car Project

In addition to funding or capital issues, there are six strategic steps that must be realized to make the national car project a reality. What are they?

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3 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Ridho Sukra

The Cotton Yarn Import Duty Relief Policy Encourages Fair Competition in the Textile Industry

The application of Safeguard Import Duties (BMTP) on imports of cotton yarn products is considered capable of protecting the spinning industry, which has been sluggish in recent years.

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4 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Harits Naufal Arrazie
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Building a National Automotive Ecosystem to Realize a National Car

After Indonesia previously had aspirations for a national car with the Timor, Bimantara, and most recently Esemka brands, now President Prabowo wants to bring the Maung car variant from PT Pindad (Persero) as a national car.

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4 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

The Great Potential of Indonesian Herbal Medicine Towards Global Class

Indonesia is expected to become one of the centers for the development of herbal medicines in the world

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5 Minutes
By: Tria Dianti, Gema Dzikri Harisma, Harits Naufal Arrazie

Purbaya's Illegal Used Clothes Eradication and Textile Industry Revival

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa will crack down on illegal imports of used clothing (balpres) with fines, a move that textile industry players are waiting for to restore their competitiveness. This policy aims to provide a deterrent effect while protecting the domestic textile industry.

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8 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Dian Amalia Ariani

Palm Oil Industry Seeks New Export Market Opportunities to 3 African Countries

The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (Gapki) is exploring export markets to 3 African countries namely Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia.

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3 Minutes
By: Benedictus Krisna Yogatama, Ridho Sukra

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