November 3, 2025 | 07:11 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, November 3, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesia Records US$209 Billion in Exports by September, BPS: 8.14% Growth; BLACKPINK's "DEADLINE" Tour Success in Jakarta: Rose's Viral Moments Steal the Show; and Indonesia's Tourism Agenda in November 2025: 14 Festivals and Concerts.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Indonesia Records US$209 Billion in Exports by September, BPS: 8.14% Growth
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded US209.80 billion in exports from January to September 2025, marking an 8.14 percent growth compared to the same period last year, which stood at US$194.01 billion.
Deputy Head of Statistics Dissemination and Services at BPS, Pudji Ismartini, explained that the growth is driven primarily by non-oil and gas exports. The value of non-oil and gas exports reached US$199.77 billion, up by 9.57 percent compared to the previous year's US$182.33 billion.
Meanwhile, exports in oil and gas weakened by 14.09 percent to US$10.03 billion this year. "Indonesia's export performance is still supported by the non-oil and gas sector, especially the manufacturing industry, which is the primary driver," said Pudji during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, November 3, 2025.
2. BLACKPINK's "DEADLINE" Tour Success in Jakarta: Rose's Viral Moments Steal the Show
The BLACKPINK DEADLINE world tour was a resounding success at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday and Sunday, November 1–2, 2025. Thousands of BLINKs, the term for BLACKPINK fans, filled the stadium from the afternoon, armed with lightsticks and dressed in the group's signature black and pink attire. The audience's feverish anticipation was palpable, with chants of BLACKPINK songs echoing throughout the venue before the show even began.
Enthusiasm Undimmed by Rain
The concert kicked off with thunderous cheers welcoming Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rose to the stage. Hit songs like "DDU-DU DDU-DU," "Pink Venom," and "How You Like That" immediately ignited the audience's spirit.
3. Indonesia's Tourism Agenda in November 2025: 14 Festivals and Concerts
For travel, music, and culture enthusiasts, the tourism agenda for November 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in various events before entering the year's final month. Throughout the month, Indonesia hosts a wide range of festivals, from major concerts and cultural showcases to gaming and lifestyle events.
Here is a curated list of events happening in November 2025.
Concerts and Music Festivals
1. Blackpink Concert "Deadline" in Jakarta
The popular South Korean group Blackpink will hold their third concert in Indonesia titled "Deadline." The event takes place on November 1 and 2 at 6:30 p.m. Jakarta time at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Central Jakarta.
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Three Key Commodities to Drive Indonesia's Exports Through the Third Quarter of 2025
1 jam lalu
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded Indonesia's export performance from January to September 2025, showing positive growth.
Danantara Proposes Jakarta Acquire Private Land for Waste to Energy Processing Site
3 jam lalu
The Jakarta Provincial Government faces challenges due to limited land availability for the Waste to Energy Processing (PSEL) site.
Residents to Protest Rorotan RDF Facility in Jakarta Over Odor, Pollution
3 jam lalu
The trial process of Rorotan RDF has been ongoing since October 1, 2025.
Indonesia Records US$209 Billion in Exports by September, BPS: 8.14% Growth
6 jam lalu
BPS noted that the increase in exports was mainly driven by a 9.57 percent rise in non-oil and gas exports y-o-y.
Is Indonesia Really Sitting on a Rare Earth Minerals Goldmine?
6 jam lalu
Most rare earth metals in Indonesia are not primary minerals. Indonesia is approaching China and Russia for their processing technology.
KPK Monitors National Strategic Project for Coastal Embankment Worth Rp278 Billion
7 jam lalu
KPK closely monitors the implementation of the construction of the National Capital Integrated Coastal Development Phase A in North Jakarta.
Domestic Demands Drive Manufacturing PMI Growth to 51.2 in October
8 jam lalu
S&P reported that the Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) for Indonesian manufacturing in October 2025 remained in the expansion zone.
E-KTP Corruption Suspect Paulus Tannos Files for Pretrial Motion
8 jam lalu
Paulus Tannos, also known as Thian Po Tjhin, a fugitive in the e-KTP corruption case, has filed a pretrial motion against his suspect status.
KAI Commuter Introduces Special Trains for Farmers and Traders
9 jam lalu
PT KAI Commuter introduces a new service in the form of special trains for Indonesian farmers and traders operating on the Merak-Rangkasbitung route.
VP Gibran: Indonesia Aims to Nurture Islamic Students Skilled in AI and Blockchain
9 jam lalu
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said that Indonesia aims to produce tech-savvy Islamic students who can meet the challenges of the times.
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