The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs recently announced at the "Navigating Indonesia's Economy Amid Global Shifts" forum that the national investment value for the first half of 2025 reached IDR 942 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. The data confirms the critical role of investment in job creation and economic growth. Despite heightened global economic uncertainty, Indonesia maintained GDP growth of 5.12% in the second quarter, standing out among G20 countries. The Jakarta Composite Index even hit a record high, reflecting international capital confidence.
He revealed, following discussions with the Investment Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board, that the third quarter investment has exceeded its target, bringing the cumulative annual investment to over IDR 1,400 trillion (the original annual target was IDR 1,900 trillion). He stressed that investment is not only the core driver of economic growth but also the main engine for job creation.
Amid global market volatility, Indonesia continues to attract foreign capital by improving the business environment. Apple Inc. is planning to announce its investment in Indonesia next week, serving as the latest example. Current data indicates that Indonesia, with solid economic fundamentals, is withstanding external risks, and investment growth and market confidence are forming a virtuous cycle, laying a solid foundation for achieving the annual economic targets.
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs recently announced at the "Navigating Indonesia's Economy Amid Global Shifts" forum that the national investment value for the first half of 2025 reached IDR 942 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. The data confirms the critical role of investment in job creation and economic growth. Despite heightened global economic uncertainty, Indonesia maintained GDP growth of 5.12% in the second quarter, standing out among G20 countries. The Jakarta Composite Index even hit a record high, reflecting international capital confidence.
He revealed, following discussions with the Investment Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board, that the third quarter investment has exceeded its target, bringing the cumulative annual investment to over IDR 1,400 trillion (the original annual target was IDR 1,900 trillion). He stressed that investment is not only the core driver of economic growth but also the main engine for job creation.
Amid global market volatility, Indonesia continues to attract foreign capital by improving the business environment. Apple Inc. is planning to announce its investment in Indonesia next week, serving as the latest example. Current data indicates that Indonesia, with solid economic fundamentals, is withstanding external risks, and investment growth and market confidence are forming a virtuous cycle, laying a solid foundation for achieving the annual economic targets.