National Cement Sales Slump as Infrastructure Slowdown Bites
With only Sumatra and Papua defying the trend, domestic cement consumption declines due to low purchasing power and postponed IKN…
Category: Industry
Indonesia’s Factory Boom: 1,641 New Plants Defy Job Loss Fears
While headlines warn of layoffs in textile and footwear sectors, Indonesia’s industrial landscape tells a different story – a record…
Indonesia’s Motorcycle Industry: July 2025 Sales Hit Yearly High
Indonesia’s motorcycle market shows signs of recovery as July 2025 sales jump to 587,048 units – the strongest monthly performance…
Hybrid Vehicles Outpace Electric Cars in Indonesia
As global markets charge ahead with electric vehicles, Indonesia’s auto industry is hitting speed bumps – with hybrids winning over…
Indonesia’s Industrial Boom and Labor Market Paradox
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector is experiencing simultaneous expansion and contraction, with 1,641 new production facilities being built while layoffs hit 150,000…
Industrial Zones to Drive 8% Growth through Education-Investment Pact
Indonesia is turbocharging its industrial zones, with a landmark agreement linking investors, educators and government to fuel economic expansion. The…
Indonesia’s Auto Sector Caught in Price War
At Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025, automakers unleashed massive discounts in a high-stakes bid for market share. While…
Indonesia’s Tourism Climbs, But Foreign Visitor Spending Slips
In the first half of 2025, foreign visitor numbers hit 7.05 million, up 9.44% year-on-year. Yet, average spending per visitor…
Easing PMI Manufacturing Contraction: Signs of Recovery or Just a Breather?
As of July 2025, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector finds itself in a delicate position. While it continues to operate within contraction…