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Indonesia Economic Trends: Tourism, Halal & Investment

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Indonesia’s IMD World Competitiveness Ranking slipped to 48th in June 2026 due to declines in business, government, and infrastructure efficiency. Despite this, the economy showed resilience with a GDP growth of 5.29% in the second quarter and a cumulative growth of approximately 5.45% for the first semester of 2026. The tourism sector remains a primary driver of stability. International arrivals in H1 2026 reached 7.45 million, a 5.71% year-on-year increase, supported by Rp39.68 trillion in tourism investment. To bolster growth, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto identified shopping tourism as a ‘low hanging fruit’ to capture domestic expenditure. Additionally, the Ministry of Tourism is ~~now~~ mapping the wellness tourism ecosystem to strengthen service ~~competitiveness~~ competitiveness. Efforts to expand tourism reach have recently focused on local development and ~~promote sustainable development. Acting Deputy for Industry~~ international market expansion. In South Sulawesi, the Appalarang Tinadung destination in Ara Village has emerged as a notable site featuring limestone cliffs and ~~Investment Rizki Handayani noted that wellness tourism offers travelers “a sense of enlightenment through therapy~~ clear waters, having overcome previous infrastructure challenges regarding road access and ~~nature.” The Ministry~~ clean water. In Riau, the Tanjung Datuk area near the Siak River is ~~compiling a wellness business catalog~~ being promoted for its historical tourism linked to World War II-era railway construction. Internationally, the ~~Indonesia Travel database in coordination~~ Ministry of Tourism is strengthening ties with the Indian market. Through the Sales Mission Pune 2026, the Ministry ~~of Health~~ facilitated business-to-business meetings between Indonesian providers and ~~various industry associations.~~ Indian travel agents, showcasing destinations such as Bali, Borobudur, and Labuan Bajo. This mission carries an estimated transaction potential of approximately Rp12.8 billion. Investment efforts ~~yielded significant results~~ in the first half of ~~2026,~~ 2026 yielded significant results, with realization reaching Rp1,010.6 ~~trillion, a 7.2 percent increase year-on-year. This was split nearly evenly between foreign direct investment (PMA) at Rp507.6 trillion and domestic investment (PMDN) at Rp503~~ trillion. These activities directly absorbed approximately 1.45 million workers, a 15 percent rise year-on-year. Geographically, 50.2 percent of total national investment occurred outside of Java, with significant activity in Central Sulawesi, North Maluku, Riau Islands, East Kalimantan, and Riau. The halal industry continues to evolve into a mainstream ~~driver across various sectors,~~ driver, while the Ministry of Investment works to simplify licensing and expand downstreaming into digital infrastructure and clean energy.

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