The Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) 2025 opened in Jakarta with over 1,500 participants from 48 countries and 100 speakers from government, business, and academia. Led by the Indonesian Business Council (IBC), the summit focuses on growth and prosperity as catalysts for action, emphasizing collaboration, pro-investment policies, and private sector contributions. Key topics include economic strategy, monetary stability, industrial policy, and trade diversification. Concrete commitments emerged through MoUs on renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and human resource development, including a flagship renewable energy center in Eastern Indonesia and a vocational training program to boost workforce competence.
