Indonesia is preparing a new game to break the resources curse that remains under the existing nickel downstream Industry. The announcement triggers a new round of investment.

The EV financing prospects look bright, considering that 70 to 80 percent of auto sales in Indonesia are credit. Although the units sold are still limited, electrification car sales have contributed around 15 percent to the total car sales growth in 2022.

Small to giant companies seek niches in AI, gaming, AR/VR, metaverse, and cybersecurity businesses.

The country has secured trillion rupiahs-worth investment deals with battery giants and top EV manufacturers. EV competition is around the corner.

Indonesia’s coal export last year hit the second all-time high. Meanwhile, domestic coal demand is set to remain strong for many years. The coal market is far from dying.

Penetration of banking services in Indonesia is insignificant, although thousands of banks operate within the country. More than half of Indonesia's adult population reportedly unbanked or hold no financial services institution account.

Revision of Law No. 4/2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining was finally passed on May 12, 2020, in the House plenary meeting, endorsed by eight factions except Democrats. Since the beginning of the drafting, it has drawn resistance from various groups.

The fate of 10 business sectors hit by the outbreak.

The insurance industry sees severe challenges in the future. OJK is preparing a new regulation to gradually raise insurance company minimum capital from Rp 150 billion to Rp 500 billion.