Indonesia • Table.Briefings

January 28th, 2026

Indonesia: Funding anchored for a semiconductor ecosystem

The new program running through 2029 is intended to build targeted chip design capabilities and create research and prototyping infrastructure.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Indonesia

January 19th, 2026

Indonesia: President’s nephew nominated to central bank board

President Prabowo is promising annual growth of eight percent. A more accommodative monetary policy by the central bank could make that goal easier to reach. Now concerns are growing that family ties could be used to exert influence over an institution meant to be independent.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Energy

November 25th, 2025

Indonesia: Foreign investment sought to secure national energy sovereignty

Indonesia has identified 128 hydrocarbon basins across the archipelago – but only 20 have been developed so far. New government regulations are aimed at attracting foreign investors.

By Marcel Grzanna

Feature | Connectivity

November 19th, 2025

Global Gateway: The EU is courting the Indo-Pacific – and falling behind in Southeast Asia

The EU wants to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific states with a forum in Brussels. However, according to a recent study, the flagship Global Gateway initiative is hardly having any effect in the key region of South East Asia.

By Amelie Richter

News | Human rights

November 10th, 2025

Indonesia: Former ruler Suharto now officially a national hero

Indonesia’s ex-president and dictator Suharto is being glorified by the government almost 30 years after his death. Human rights organizations are protesting.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Indonesia

October 20th, 2025

Energy: Indonesia accelerates oil production

The granting of licenses for community-operated oil wells and the faster expansion of refineries aims to strengthen Indonesia’s energy self-sufficiency. This could create future opportunities for foreign investors in the refinery sector.

By Yi Ling Pan

News | Indonesia

September 24th, 2025

CEPA and anti-deforestation law: Indonesia's palm oil exports could rise in 2026

Indonesia's palm oil exports to the EU could increase again in 2026, supported by the CEPA trade agreement and the postponement of the EU anti-deforestation law. After a decline in exports in 2024, producers will benefit from greater planning certainty.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Free trade agreement

September 24th, 2025

EU-Indonesia: Details of the trade agreement

The agreement opens up the market of Southeast Asia's largest economy to European automotive and mechanical engineering companies and secures access to critical raw materials. Indonesia benefits with a particularly controversial product.

By Rob Francis

News | Trade

September 23rd, 2025

Southeast Asia: EU and Indonesia seal CEPA trade agreement

After almost ten years of negotiations, the EU and Indonesia have concluded a comprehensive trade and investment protection agreement. It is intended to facilitate market access, reduce tariffs and secure sustainable supply chains.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Indonesia

September 21st, 2025

Free trade agreement: CEPA puts Indonesia at the center of EU trade policy

The EU will sign a free trade agreement with Southeast Asia's strongest economy on Tuesday. Whether the agreement will ensure greater independence from China is out of politicians' hands.

By Marcel Grzanna