Jakarta. KB Bank Indonesia (KB Bank) hosted a high-level economic forum titled “Navigating Indonesia’s Next Growth Wave: Economic Outlook and Political Landscape 2026,” convening policymakers, business leaders, regulators, and global financial experts to discuss Indonesia’s economic direction ahead of 2026.

The event featured prominent speakers, including Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council; Danantara Chief Investment Officer Pandu Patria Sjahrir; and political and economic analyst Burhanuddin Muhtadi. Global insights were delivered by Kang Nam Che, Chief of Global Business Group at KB Kookmin Bank, while the domestic banking perspective was shared by KB Bank President Director Kunardy Darma Lie.

Priority clients and corporate partners of KB Bank, business leaders across multiple industries, academics, and representatives of key regulators -- including the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Bank Indonesia (BI), the Investment Ministry and the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) -- also attended.

Resilient Outlook with Evolving Global Risks
Speakers agreed that Indonesia’s economic outlook for 2026 remains resilient, supported by macroeconomic stability, steady investment inflows, and continued industrial expansion and downstream industrialization. However, they emphasized the need for vigilance amid persistent global uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions, shifts in monetary policy in advanced economies, commodity volatility, and slowing growth among major trading partners.

Long-term structural catalysts such as global supply-chain restructuring, the energy transition, and rapid technological acceleration are expected to shape new growth opportunities.

Collaboration among government, regulators, the private sector, financial institutions, and investors will be critical to securing Indonesia’s economic momentum.

KB Bank Underscores Commitment to Strategic Insight
Kunardy said that the forum reflects KB Bank’s commitment to delivering research-driven insights and strategic dialogue for clients and economic stakeholders.

“Geopolitical dynamics, policy directions, and global investment trends must be translated into adaptive strategies so Indonesia can capture the next wave of growth,” he said.

Kang Nam Che reiterated KB Kookmin Bank’s confidence in Indonesia’s position as Asia’s future growth engine, backed by solid economic fundamentals, a productive demographic structure, and rising long-term investment appeal.

Through this forum, KB Bank aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and shared understanding to advance inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive economic growth in Indonesia.

The event also marked the official change of the company’s name to PT Bank KB Indonesia Tbk, reinforcing its identity and strategic alignment within KB Financial Group, the largest financial group in South Korea.