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Indonesia Manufacturing PMI Hits Highest Record Since February
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector strengthened in November 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.3, its highest level since February 2025. According to S&P Global Ratings, the improvement from October’s 51.2 was driven by renewed growth in output and the fastest increase in new orders since August 2023. Economist…
Khofifah Flags Off Six Export Trucks from East Java’s Desa Devisa IKM Worth USD 351.6 Thousand
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa officially released six export trucks carrying products from the province’s Desa Devisa–based small and medium industries (IKM), with a total value of USD 351.6 thousand (equivalent to IDR 5.8 billion). The release, part of the 2025 East Java Export Festival held at PT Terminal…
Indonesia Launches MaiA, a New AI Platform to Transform Tourist Experiences
Indonesia has introduced the Meticulous Artificial Intelligence of Indonesia (MaiA), a new AI-driven platform designed to enhance and simplify the travel experience for both domestic and international visitors. Launched by Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana during the “Transforming Travel Beyond Ordinary Through Intelligence” event in Jakarta, MaiA represents a key…
Indonesia Targets 5.4% Economic Growth in 2026 Amid Strengthened Stability
The Indonesian government is projecting economic growth above 5.4% in 2026, supported by improved macroeconomic stability and easing global pressures. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that Indonesia has expanded by 35% over the past seven years despite global uncertainties, with consistent signals of resilience including strong consumer…
