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Start-ups boost investment in Indonesia’s digital economy
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The ubiquitous presence of digital technologies in global economic activity means that they are expected to remain a key part of Indonesia’s economy, which is growing at a rapid pace (see Economy chapter). A large and competitive telecommunications market, and robust growth in financial technology (fintech) uptake and e-commerce activity, are driving growth in the digital economy. In addition, the…

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Indonesia’s SEZs attract investment in industry and manufacturing
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Indonesia is undertaking a programme of industrial transformation in its drive to become a major regional centre for manufacturing and trade. Spearheaded by its Making Indonesia 4.0 strategy, a roadmap designed to adopt and integrate Industry 4.0 technologies into production processes, the government has also been pursuing initiatives in efforts to diversify its economy away from a reliance on raw…

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Urbanisation and strategic projects drive Indonesia's economic growth
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As the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the fourth most populous country in the world, the prospects for Indonesia’s construction and real estate sectors are enhanced by sustained urbanization and a demographic dividend that is expected to continue to stimulate demand for housing and leisure attractions. At the same time, large-scale government-backed infrastructure projects are providing a…