National Resilience
The nation’s ability to manage and recover from challenges is evaluated through its strategies in food security, defense, and energy preparedness. This section assesses Indonesia’s effectiveness in tackling crises and ensuring national resilience.
President orders food sector bureaucracy streamlined after Agrinas CEO resignation
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Special Development Control and Investigation Agency (Bappisus) to ensure that bureaucracy in the food sector is streamlined and not overly complicated following the resignation of Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, President Director of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara.
Government identifies 33,000 community wells for national energy program
The government has identified 33,000 community wells as part of its initiative to enhance local energy access.
Online spending soars as government rejects claims of weak purchasing power
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, said that the continued rise in online shopping transactions is clear evidence that Indonesians' purchasing power remains strong, contrary to recent concerns.
CPO exports predicted to remain flat amid global economic slowdown: Gapki
Indonesia’s palm oil exports are projected to remain stagnant this year due to weak global economic growth, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI).
Indonesia’s food reserves hit historic high: President Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto says that Indonesia’s food production is currently in a strong and secure position, with government food reserves reaching the highest level in the nation’s history.
Government reaffirms natural gas as key pillar of energy transition
The government has maintained that natural gas is the primary source of energy transition in the country's energy strategy. Mirza Mahendra, Director of the Program Development Division at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), said while representing Acting Director General of Oil and Gas, Tri Winarno, outlined the government’s focus on prioritizing gas use for domestic needs.
President Prabowo pushes for more international airports to boost regional growth
President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his desire to expand the number of international airports across Indonesia to accelerate regional economic activity and tourism.
Indonesia launches first integrated aseptic packaging plant to boost MBG program
Coordinating Minister for the Econom, Airlangga Hartarto, inaugurated Indonesia’s first integrated aseptic packaging facility, PT Lami Packaging Indonesia (Lamipak), in Serang, Banten, on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Indonesia vows to push on with net-zero goal despite energy access gaps
Despite persistent domestic energy access challenges, Indonesia remains firmly committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia said on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
SBY addresses public lectures, voices concerns on pressing global issues
Sixth president of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhooyono (SBY), held a public lecture on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, commenting on world affairs in the spotlight and voicing concerns on pressing global issues.
Activist challenges government commitment amid ambitious economic plans
Deputy for Energy and Mineral Resources Coordination at Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Elen Setiadi, stated that the government’s ambitious Asta Cita framework aligns with its environmental sustainability goals. “Industrial development and economic growth for public welfare and food security are in harmony. It’s about balancing growth with environmental preservation,” Elen said during the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2025 in Jakarta on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Zulkifli Hasan named to lead task force for food, water, and energy self-sufficiency
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, reveals that President Prabowo Subianto has asked him to lead a newly established task force dedicated to accelerating national self-sufficiency in food, water, and energy.