07 Feb 2025 | News & Feature

Investment: A drop of good news

  • Direct investment grew 21.1% YoY (to USD 29.2 Bn) in Q4-24. FDI grew by 31.5% YoY while DDI grew by 14.1% YoY.
  • Recent shake-ups in the global supply chain may benefit Indonesia’s manufacturing, with the increase of FDI into textiles in particular potentially reviving the fortune of this sector.
  • FDI into metals ‘downstreaming’ have cooled down, but DDI remained strong amid concerns of global mineral oversupply.
  • Recent shift in governments’ budget priorities could present headwinds in the tertiary sector although positive for food-related industries.