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Indonesia’s 2,160-GW Geothermal Potential Seen as Industrial Game-Changer
Indonesia’s vast geothermal energy potential, estimated at 2,160 gigawatts (GW), is poised to transform the country’s industrial and urban energy landscape, according to Project InnerSpace’s report The Future of Geothermal in Indonesia. Advances in drilling and subsurface exploration now make next-generation geothermal energy feasible in areas previously unsuitable for conventional…
Foreign Investment in Bali Reaches IDR 18.7 Trillion, Led by Australia
Foreign investment in Bali has shown robust growth, reaching a total of IDR 18.7 trillion by the third quarter of 2025, with Australia contributing the largest share of IDR 2.3 trillion. Other notable investors include Russia (IDR 2.26 trillion), Singapore (IDR 2.2 trillion), France (IDR 1.4 trillion), and the Netherlands…
IEU-CEPA Set to Boost Indonesian Exports to EU by Over 50%
Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs projects that the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) will increase exports to the EU by more than 50%. The agreement eliminates tariffs on 98% of Indonesian products, including apparel, bananas, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, rubber, fishery products, timber, textiles, electronics, and processed…
Indonesia Records 66-Month Trade Surplus Amid Strong Exports
Indonesia continued its robust trade performance in October 2025, posting a surplus of USD 2.39 billion, marking 66 consecutive months of trade surpluses since May 2020. Total exports reached USD 24.24 billion, slightly down 1.79% month-on-month due to lower oil and gas exports (-10.14%) and non-oil exports (-1.44%). Key non-oil…
