Investment Minister States Indonesia Remains Resilient Amid Global Challenges

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani emphasised that Indonesia continues to demonstrate economic resilience amid global challenges, including geopolitical tensions and worldwide economic uncertainties. “Indonesia remains resilient in the face of challenges, maintaining strong economic growth, while regulations, policies, and strategies are continually refined,” Rosan stated after the “Kadin Monthly Economic Diplomatic Breakfast” event in Jakarta on Friday. Rosan said the forum serves as a vital platform to strengthen international partners’ understanding and confidence in Indonesia’s economic policy direction. According to him, the event brings together the business community, diplomatic corps, regional Kadin chambers, and other stakeholders in a single communication space. He assessed that the presence of numerous ambassadors, diplomatic representatives, and business actors indicates significant international interest in Indonesia’s economic prospects. Rosan stated that Indonesia continues to uphold openness to investments and cooperation with all parties, both domestic and foreign. “I appreciate Kadin for routinely holding these excellent and beneficial monthly events, not only uniting stakeholders and the business world but also the diplomatic corps. We are always open to collaborating with all parties, both domestic and international,” he remarked. He added that the government is continuously creating a more open investment climate and providing certainty for investors. In his presentation, Rosan conveyed that investments play a significant role in Indonesia’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. He said Indonesia’s economy grew by 5.61% in the first quarter of 2026, with investments contributing approximately 1.79 percentage points to that growth. According to him, the contribution of investments to economic growth has increased to around 31-32%, higher than the previous period’s range of 27-28%. Rosan also mentioned that Indonesia’s investment realisation in the first quarter of 2026 reached approximately $30.2 billion and created around 706,659 jobs. Additionally, he said Singapore remains Indonesia’s largest direct foreign investor, followed by Hong Kong, China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and the Netherlands. He stated that the role of investments demonstrates the importance of collaboration between the government, the business world, and international partners to maintain national economic momentum. Furthermore, Rosan said the government is also continuously working to improve the investment climate through bureaucracy simplification and enhanced regulatory certainty. “Indonesia is open for business. We are trying to cut bureaucracy, reduce unnecessary regulations, and provide more certainty,” Rosan said. On the same occasion, Vice Chairman of the Kadin Indonesia Foreign Affairs Coordinating Division James Riady stated that Indonesia continues to achieve consistent economic growth amid a globally pressured environment. In his view, Indonesia possesses key assets in the form of stability, resources, and openness in international cooperation. “Companies are no longer just chasing efficiency; they are seeking certainty. And Indonesia offers something rare: scale, stability, resources, and a foreign policy that keeps every door open,” James remarked. He assessed that government coordination in responding to global economic developments is a crucial factor in maintaining national competitiveness. The May 2026 edition of the Kadin Monthly Economic Diplomatic Breakfast was attended by dozens of ambassadors, diplomatic representatives, foreign chambers of commerce, regional Kadin leaders, and government officials as part of efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s economic diplomacy and investment cooperation.