Despite tense times with China and the US, Jakarta worked to strengthen its ties with neighboring Australia, Malaysia, and Japan in line with the president's plan to intensify Indonesian economic diplomacy.

TBY talks to Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, on the association's work to become an economic community, priority sectors, and the secrets to ASEAN's longevity.

TBY talks to Tevita Lavemaau, Former Minister of Finance and National Planning of Tonga, on the effect of climate change on the country, its work to combat inequality, and further areas of cooperation with Indonesia.

GDP growth is expected to remain above 5% for the next few years thanks to high levels of public infrastructure spending and export growth.

Thomas Trikasih Lembong is the Chairman of BKPM. He was a former Minister of Trade of Indonesia from 2015-2016. Prior his appointment in the cabinet, he had a long professional career. He was a Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner, and Partner at Quvat Management Pte Ltd and also served as President Commissioner at PT Graha Layar Prima Tbk (BlitzMegaplex) since 2012. He was previously employed with Principia Management Group and the Equity Division of Morgan Stanley (Singapore) Pte. Ltd, among others. He received a bachelor's degree in architecture and urban design from Harvard. He also was elected Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2008.

TBY talks to Haryanto Adikoesoemo, President Director of AKR Corporindo, on its government contract to sell fuel, its innovative integrated industrial estate and port project, and plans for growth.

With many investment opportunities on offer, consulting businesses guide companies through Indonesia's economy, culture, and legislation.

With a large population and growing middle-class segment, every sector stands to gain from Indonesia's burgeoning growth.

Keen to become a sharia banking hub, Indonesia is fine tuning its financial universe for greater depth and participation.

TBY talks to Jaroslav Gaisler, CEO of Home Credit Indonesia, on its innovative consumer finance system, localizing its tools and strategies, and areas of opportunity for the company.

With economic growth predicted to improve in 2018 and a growing middle class expected to purchase new cars or homes, Indonesia represents a great potential target market for insurance companies.