BERLIN, June 16 (Reuters) – Germany’s economy is expected to grow by 0.8% in both 2026 ​and 2027, as resilient industrial activity offsets only ‌part of the drag from higher energy prices linked to the Iran war, the RWI economic institute said on Tuesday. The institute said ⁠it had lowered its expectations for the recovery, with ​rising oil, fuel and transport costs increasingly feeding through ​to broader parts of the economy. It forecast consumer price inflation of 3.1% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027. “The current inflation ​surge is not limited to fuel and energy,” RWI ​chief economist Torsten Schmidt said. “Higher costs are increasingly working their way ‌through ⁠value chains and will become visible in more and more goods and services.” RWI said private consumption was likely to remain weak as persistent inflation erodes household ​purchasing power, and ​it expects ⁠the economy to stagnate in the second quarter of 2026. On the other hand, ​the institute said German industry had so ​far ⁠proved more robust than expected, with output, orders and exports rising in the first quarter. Industry should continue to benefit ⁠from ​stronger exports and higher public ​investment, though elevated energy costs would weigh over time, RWI said. Reporting by ​Maria Martinez, Editing by Miranda Murray and Linda Pasquini Link to the article: https://www.reuters.com/business/germanys-rwi-institute-expects-weaker-economic-recovery-energy-shock-lifts-2026-06-16

Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board Rosan Roeslani. (ANTARA/HO-BKPM) Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is striving to attract high-quality investment inflows that yield a tangible impact on the national and regional economies, according to Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani. “Our investment strategy is not solely focused on large nominations or nominal amounts, but also targets ensuring that incoming investment is of high quality,” Rosan stated before Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday. He explained that to support the 8 percent economic growth target mandated by President Prabowo Subianto, the government has set a total investment target of Rp13,032.8 trillion (approximately US$736 billion) for the 2025–2029 period. This target represents a 143 percent increase compared to total investment realization over the previous decade. Despite the ambitious goal, Rosan—who also serves as head of the Investment Coordinating Board—emphasized that the government remains focused on attracting quality investment capable of creating added value, accelerating infrastructure development, and strengthening the national economic structure. Amid global geopolitical and economic volatility, Indonesia recorded Rp498.8 trillion (US$28.18 billion) in realized investment during the first quarter of 2026. According to BKPM data, the figure grew by 7.2 percent year-on-year and fulfilled approximately 24.4 percent of the country’s 2026 investment target. The investment realization also generated employment for approximately 700,000 workers, marking an 18.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Domestic investment (PMDN) contributed 49.9 percent of total realized investment, equivalent to Rp248.8 trillion (US$14.05 billion), reflecting annual growth of 6 percent. Meanwhile, foreign direct investment (PMA) accounted for 50.1 percent, or around Rp250 trillion (US$14.12 billion). The main sectors contributing to investment realization included the basic metals industry, services, mining, housing and industrial estates, as well as transportation, warehousing, and telecommunications. Rosan also highlighted the growing role of natural resource downstreaming projects, which accounted for 30 percent of total investment realization in the first quarter of 2026, reaching Rp147.5 trillion (US$8.33 billion). Looking ahead, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming will continue encouraging investment in strategic, high-value-added industries, including semiconductors, bioethanol, coconut derivatives, and seaweed downstream processing. Translator: Ahmad Muzdaffar Fauzan, Yashinta DifaEditor: M Razi RahmanCopyright © ANTARA 2026

Penandatanganan Joint Venture Agreement antara PT Wiraraja Indonesia dan Polythene UK Ltd di Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia (KBRI) London. (Dokumentasi Wiraraja) JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Investasi baru senilai sekitar Rp 1,17 triliun dari Inggris mengalir ke sektor manufaktur Indonesia. Investasi ini ditandai dengan penandatanganan Joint Venture Agreement antara PT Wiraraja Indonesia dan Polythene UK Ltd di Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia (KBRI) London. Kesepakatan tersebut memperkuat kerja sama ekonomi Indonesia dan Inggris di sektor manufaktur dengan fokus pada investasi, transfer teknologi, serta pengembangan industri bernilai tambah. Adapun, perjanjian Joint Venture Agreement merupakan hasil dari rangkaian kunjungan bisnis Wiraraja Indonesia ke Britania Raya sejak 23 Juni 2026. Dalam kunjungan tersebut, perusahaan menggelar sejumlah pertemuan dengan pelaku industri manufaktur untuk menjajaki peluang kerja sama strategis di Indonesia. Proses penjajakan hingga penandatanganan perjanjian difasilitasi KBRI London bersama Indonesia Investment Promotion Center (IIPC) London dan Kementerian Investasi dan Hilirisasi/Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal (BKPM), bagian dari memperkuat arus investasi dan kemitraan ekonomi bilateral. Duta Besar Indonesia untuk Britania Raya, Irlandia, dan Organisasi Maritim Internasional (IMO), Desra Percaya, mengatakan kerja sama tersebut mencerminkan meningkatnya kepercayaan antara pelaku usaha Indonesia dan Inggris. “Penandatanganan ini mencerminkan semakin kuatnya kepercayaan antara pelaku usaha Indonesia dan Inggris serta komitmen bersama untuk membangun kemitraan jangka panjang yang memberikan nilai tambah bagi kedua negara,” ujar Desra lewat keterangan pers, Selasa (30/6/2026). Kesepakatan ini juga menjadi salah satu implementasi UK–Indonesia New Strategic Partnership, yang memperkuat kerja sama bilateral di bidang ekonomi, perdagangan, dan investasi. Melalui kemitraan strategis tersebut, kolaborasi swasta diharapkan mampu mendorong penguatan rantai pasok industri, mempercepat transfer teknologi, menciptakan lapangan kerja, serta mendukung pengembangan industri berkelanjutan di Indonesia. KBRI London memastikan terus memfasilitasi kerja sama ekonomi dan kemitraan bisnis antara pelaku usaha Indonesia dan Britania Raya guna memperluas peluang investasi di sektor-sektor prioritas serta memperkuat hubungan ekonomi kedua negara secara berkelanjutan. Artikel berikut ditulis oleh: Suparjo Ramalan, Andika Aditia Sumber: https://money.kompas.com/read/2026/06/30/172855226/inggris-investasi-ke-ri-rp117-triliun-mengalir-ke-sektor-manufaktur