Institute for Research on Economics and Society – Faculty of Economics and Business – University of Indonesia

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS SERIES: TRADE AND INDUSTRY BRIEF, September 2021

September 29, 2021

One sub-sector of the creative economy that has developed rapidly globally and nationally in the last decade and is not too affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is the video game industry. The world's interest in video game products as alternative entertainment amidst social restrictions due to the pandemic which has been going on for more than a year is increasing. Unfortunately, this development has not been enjoyed by too many people developer and publisher national video games. Trade and Industry Briefs this month discusses the developments, challenges and opportunities of the video game industry.

Trade and Industry Briefs This September also saw the development of Indonesia's trade balance as of the end of August 2021, which again recorded a quite large surplus of USD 4,74 billion or equivalent to IDR 67,6 trillion, which is the 16th surplus in a row and the largest throughout 2021. Information provided used in brief This was obtained from the Official News of BPS Statistics, Bank Indonesia Economic and Financial Statistics, ITC Trademap, and various other sources.

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