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Prabowo’s Nickel State: Indonesia’s Search for Power
Indonesia is strengthening state control over its nickel industry under President Prabowo Subianto, seeking to convert the country’s dominant position in global nickel production into greater industrial and strategic influence.
Greening Industrial Value Chain A Case Study of EV in Indonesia
Indonesia is positioning itself as a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing, leveraging its vast nickel reserves and growing automotive industry.
Jakarta Property Markets Spotlight Q1/2026
Greater Jakarta’s property market is navigating a period of adjustment in 2026, supported by Indonesia’s projected economic growth of 4.9–5.7% and resilient domestic demand.
A High-Stakes Gamble: State’s Move to Centralize Exports
The government has established PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) as a state-owned enterprise to become the sole exporter of selected strategic commodities, aiming to improve transparency, prevent under-invoicing, and strengthen control over foreign exchange earnings
Indonesia Private Equity: Opportunities and Challenges
Indonesia remains a leading destination for private equity in Southeast Asia, driven by its large population, digital transformation, and expanding middle class. Key sectors attracting investment include infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, healthcare, and education, supported by government reforms such as the Omnibus Law and the Positive Investment List.
Better Governance for Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG)
Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG), launched under President Prabowo Subianto, has expanded rapidly through a highly centralized governance model led by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN).
In a Fragmenting Global Order, Indonesia and Its Peers Should Lead Through Openness
At the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia’s Middle Powers Strategic Dialogue, participants highlighted the growing fragmentation of the global order amid intensifying US-China competition.
Open Skies, Open Questions: Indonesia’s Airspace and the Price of Partnership
Indonesia and the United States are discussing a potential overflight arrangement alongside a broader Major Defence Cooperation Partnership focused on military modernization and operational cooperation.
Indonesia Economic Outlook Q2 2026
Indonesia’s Q2-2026 outlook indicates stable economic growth alongside emerging vulnerabilities.
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