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Southeast Asia E-Commerce Hits US$157.6B as Market Consolidates Around Major Platform

April 16, 2026

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market continued expanding rapidly in 2025. Growth was accompanied by increasing dominance of a few large platforms.…

Industry

Indonesia Steel Industry Grows 15.71% but Low Utilization Signals Structural Gap

April 15, 2026April 14, 2026

Indonesia’s basic metal industry, including steel, recorded strong growth in 2025. Expansion was supported by infrastructure development and downstream manufacturing…

Energy

Indonesia Still Imports 60% of Gasoline, Highlighting Refining Capacity Gap

April 15, 2026April 14, 2026

Indonesia continues to rely heavily on imported gasoline to meet domestic demand. Government data shows imports still dominate supply despite…

Business

APINDO Survey: 50% of Firms Avoid Expansion, 67% Reluctant to Hire

April 15, 2026April 14, 2026

A business survey indicates cautious sentiment among Indonesian employers. Half of companies reported no plans to expand operations in the…

Business

99% of Indonesian Businesses Remain Micro-Scale

April 13, 2026

The majority of businesses in Indonesia remain at the micro scale, limiting productivity gains. The structure indicates a narrow pipeline…

Business

Jakarta Apartment Market Slows as 29,000 Units Remain Unsold

April 13, 2026

Jakarta’s apartment market is showing signs of prolonged oversupply. Tens of thousands of units remain unsold despite tax incentives and…

Business

Pham Nhat Vuong Becomes Southeast Asia’s Richest, Overtaking Prajogo Pangestu

April 13, 2026

Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong briefly became Southeast Asia’s richest individual. The shift followed a surge in his wealth and…

Infrastructure

LRT Jabodebek Ridership Surges as Dukuh Atas Emerges as Busiest Hub

April 10, 2026April 8, 2026

Ridership on the LRT Jabodebek network increased, with Dukuh Atas becoming the busiest station. The growth reflects stronger commuter adoption…

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Indonesia Vehicle Exports Hit Record High as Commercial Segment Gains Traction

April 9, 2026April 8, 2026

Indonesia’s vehicle exports reached a record level, with commercial vehicles contributing more meaningfully to growth. The increase reflects expanding global…

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