Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- Indonesia's Finance Ministry said it will strengthen the business climate and industrial competitiveness after the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.6 in January 2026 from 51.2 a month earlier.

The increase signals resilience and stronger external competitiveness despite domestic and global challenges, said Febrio Kacaribu, director general for economic and fiscal strategy, in a statement on Monday.

Febrio said Indonesia's manufacturing expansion was driven by stronger domestic demand and higher production output across several subsectors.

He added that while global supply chain disruptions and weaker export orders persist, the country's industrial fundamentals remain intact.

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