SEANOHA – Business News: Sustainability, Future Mobility, and Quality of Life

1. Renewable Energy

• Global – News 1
  Renewable energy investment reached new records in early 2026, driven by falling technology costs and ambitious net-zero targets from major economies.¹

• Global – News 2
  Solar and wind power capacity additions are accelerating worldwide, with solar expected to dominate new installations due to its rapidly declining costs and scalability.²

• Southeast Asia /Indonesia (Export & Investment Opportunity)
  Indonesia aims to add 42.6 GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2034 under its latest Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL 2025–2034), with a strong focus on solar (17.1 GW), hydropower, wind, and geothermal projects. The government continues to actively seek foreign investment and technology partners to accelerate the country’s energy transition³

2. Electric Vehicles (EV) and Automotive

• Global – News 1
  Global electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow strongly in 2026, although growth rates are moderating in some mature markets due to subsidy reductions and infrastructure challenges.⁴

• Global – News 2
  Major automakers are increasing investments in battery technology and solid-state batteries, aiming to reduce costs and improve range for the next generation of EVs.⁵

• Southeast Asia / Indonesia (Export & Investment Opportunity)
  Indonesia is positioning itself as a major player in the Southeast Asian EV ecosystem by leveraging its vast nickel reserves for battery production. The government is offering incentives for EV manufacturing and battery plants, creating attractive opportunities for foreign investors and technology providers.⁶

3. Health and Biotechnology

• Global – News 1
  The global biotechnology sector is seeing renewed investor interest in 2026, particularly in areas such as mRNA technology, personalized medicine, and advanced diagnostics.⁷

• Global – News 2
  Healthcare systems worldwide are increasingly adopting digital health solutions and AI-powered diagnostics to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.⁸

• Southeast Asia / Indonesia (Export & Investment Opportunity)
  Indonesia is expanding its healthcare infrastructure and digital health initiatives under the National Health Transformation Program. The government is encouraging foreign investment in hospitals, medical device manufacturing, and biotechnology research to improve healthcare access and quality.⁹

4. Textiles, Consumer Goods, and Retail

• Global – News 1
  Global textile and apparel brands are accelerating the shift toward sustainable and circular fashion models in response to growing consumer demand and stricter environmental regulations.¹⁰

• Global – News 2
  Retailers worldwide are investing heavily in omnichannel strategies and supply chain digitization to meet changing consumer behavior after the pandemic.¹¹

• Southeast Asia / Indonesia (Export & Investment Opportunity)
  Indonesia’s textile and garment industry, one of the largest in the world, is under pressure to adopt sustainable practices and traceability standards to maintain access to key export markets such as the EU and US. This creates opportunities for technology providers and sustainable material suppliers.¹²

5. Tourism, Hospitality and Related Services

• Global – News 1
  International tourism recovery continues in 2026, with many destinations reporting strong growth in visitor numbers and spending, particularly in experiential and sustainable travel.¹³

• Global – News 2
  The hospitality industry is increasingly integrating technology solutions such as contactless services, AI-driven personalization, and sustainable operations to enhance guest experiences.¹⁴

• Southeast Asia / Indonesia (Export & Investment Opportunity)
  Indonesia’s tourism sector is targeting 16 to 17.6 million foreign visitors in 2026, with a strong emphasis on sustainable tourism development in key destinations such as Bali, Borobudur, and the new capital Nusantara. The government is actively seeking foreign investment in eco-friendly hotels, infrastructure, and tourism-related services.¹⁵

6. Inventions and Small Businesses

• Global – News 1
  Startup funding in emerging markets is increasingly focused on scalable climate-tech and health-tech solutions, with investors prioritizing high-impact innovations.¹⁶

• Global – News 2
  Small businesses worldwide are adopting digital tools and sustainable practices faster than ever to improve resilience and access new markets.¹⁷

• Southeast Asia / Indonesia (Export & Investment Opportunity)
  The Indonesian government is significantly expanding financing access and support programs for startups and small businesses in 2026, with a strong focus on digitalization, sustainability, agritech, and health innovation. International investors are showing growing interest through various acceleration programs.¹⁸

References

¹ International Energy Agency. (2025). Renewables 2025: Analysis and forecast to 2030.
https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-2025
² BloombergNEF. (2025). New Energy Outlook 2025. https://about.bnef.com/new-energy-outlook/
³ Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral. (2025). Keputusan Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral Nomor 188.K/TL.03/MEM.L/2025 tentang Pengesahan Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga
Listrik PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) Tahun 2025–2034.
https://jdih.esdm.go.id/dokumen/view?id=2584
⁴ BloombergNEF. (2025). Electric Vehicle Outlook 2025. https://about.bnef.com/electric-vehicle-
outlook/
⁵ Electrek. (2026, April 15). Solid-state EV batteries are coming sooner than expected.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/15/solid-state-ev-batteries-coming-sooner-than-expected/
⁶ Jakarta Globe. (2026, April). Indonesia yet to unlock nickel windfall in EV battery industry, analyst
says. https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesia-yet-to-unlock-nickel-windfall-in-ev-battery-industry-
analyst-says
⁷ Zacks Equity Research. (2026, April). Best biotech stocks to buy for April 2026.
https://www.zacks.com/featured-articles/381/best-biotech-stocks
⁸ Boston Consulting Group (BCG). (2026, Januar). How AI agents and tech will transform health care
in 2026. https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/how-ai-agents-will-transform-health-care
⁹ Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. (n.d.). Indonesian health transformation.
https://kemkes.go.id/eng/layanan/indonesian-health-transformation
¹⁰ McKinsey & Company. (2025). The State of Fashion 2025.
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/state-of-fashion
¹¹ Deloitte Insights. (2026, January 8). 2026 retail industry global outlook.
https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/retail-distribution/retail-distribution-industry-
outlook.html
¹² East Asia Forum. (2026, January 19). Standards and sustainability will make or break Indonesia–EU
trade deal. https://eastasiaforum.org/2026/01/19/standards-and-sustainability-will-make-or-break-
indonesia-eu-trade-deal/
¹³ UNWTO. (2026). World tourism barometer April 2026. https://www.e-
unwto.org/doi/abs/10.18111/wtobarometereng.2026.24.1.1
¹⁴ Hospitality Net. (2026, March 26). The future of hotel technology: 30 key trends for 2026.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4131633/the-future-of-hotel-technology-30-key-trends-for-
2026
¹⁵ Antara News. (2026, January 20). Indonesia's tourism industry wins 32 global awards at start of
2026. https://en.antaranews.com/news/400658/indonesias-tourism-industry-wins-32-global-awards-
at-start-of-2026
¹⁶TechCrunch. (2025, December 30). Investors predict startup and climate tech trends for 2026.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/30/12-investors-dish-on-what-2026-will-bring-for-climate-tech/
¹⁷ Lovable Team. (2026, January 16). Top 10 small business trends shaping 2026 and beyond.
Lovable.dev. https://lovable.dev/guides/small-business-trends-2026
¹⁸ US Embassy Jakarta. (2026). Indonesian tech startups invited to SelectUSA pitch competition.
https://id.usembassy.gov/indonesian-tech-startups-invited-to-compete-in-selectusa-investment-
summit-2026-pitching-competition/

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