Indonesia FDI Growth Flat in 2025, Eyes Pick-Up in 2026
Growth of Indonesia’s incoming foreign direct investment held steady in 2025, slowing down from 2024’s pace, but the investment minister pinned hopes on sovereign wealth fund Danantara to spur fresh investment, Reuters reported.
Indonesia Vows Action Against Laggards on Forestry Fines
Indonesia’s military-backed forestry task force has threatened legal action against dozens of plantation and mining companies refusing to pay hefty fines for operations in forest areas that authorities deem illegal, Reuters reported via Business Times.
Indonesia Plans Hundreds of Subsidized Vertical Homes in 2026
The Indonesian government has set a target of constructing hundreds of subsidized vertical housing units this year, Antara reported, citing Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Maruarar Sirait.
Indonesia to Launch $6 Billion SOE to Shield Textile Industry
Indonesia plans to establish a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) focused on the textile and garment sector, Business Times reported. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the company will be directly managed by Danantara, with an initial funding allocation of up to USD 6 billion.
Danantara Says Timah Can Survive Without Capital Injection
Febriany Eddy, Managing Director at Danantara Asset Management, said that state-owned tin miner Timah has not yet been considered for a capital injection this year, Tempo reported. She believes the SOE is still capable of managing its internal finances, managed by MIND ID as the mining holding company.