Manufacturing Shows Fragile Recovery Amid Slowing Output and Rising Input Costs
Indonesia’s manufacturing activity slowed in September 2025, signaling a fragile recovery despite lingering optimism. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI dipped…
Category: Industry
Indonesia Eyes Global Leadership with New Halal Special Economic Zone in Sidoarjo
Indonesia is preparing to launch six new Special Economic Zones (SEZs), including a Halal SEZ in Sidoarjo, East Java, aimed…
Indonesia to Enforce Local EV Production in 2026 as Import Incentives Expire
Indonesia is entering a new phase in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, shifting from market testing to industrial localization. Automakers…
Indonesia’s Manufacturing PMI Rebounds to 51.5 in August 2025
After four months of contraction, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector has returned to expansion territory, signaling renewed momentum in Southeast Asia’s largest…
EV Import Surge Sparks Layoffs in Local Auto Parts Industry
Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) transition is accelerating—but not without collateral damage. As imported battery electric vehicles flood the market, local…
EV Incentive Policy Shifts Toward Local Production as CBU Imports Face 2025 Deadline
Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is entering a new phase as government incentives for imported, fully built-up (CBU) EVs approach…
Electric Motorcycle Subsidy Delay Stalls Industry Growth
Indonesia’s electric motorcycle industry is facing a critical inflection point. After two years of growth fueled by government subsidies, the…
Nike Expands Exports from Batang, Central Java
Despite global economic headwinds, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector continues to attract multinational investment—especially in labor-intensive industries like footwear. Nike Inc.’s latest…
China’s Manufacturing Pivot to Indonesia
Surging US tariffs are accelerating a historic manufacturing migration from China to Indonesia, with industrial property prices jumping 25% as…