Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung opened the opening ceremony of Jakarta Economic Forum (JEF) 2025 and the Launching of ACT JEF 2025: #JagaJakarta at the Southeast Plaza, Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), Central Jakarta, Saturday (10/25).

In his speech, Pramono appreciated the main theme of this year's event, "Jakarta's Economic Symphony Towards a Global and Cultural City." The theme reflects the spirit of cross-sector collaboration in realizing Jakarta as a global city.

"I imagine this symphony as an orchestration. The orchestration will be good if the conductor can manage it well. Hence, for me, collaboration with Bank Indonesia and the OJK becomes one of the key words if we want to advance Jakarta," he expressed.

He also expressed his idea to hold a digital market competition involving Bank Indonesia and OJK. The program aims to create healthy competition among banks in providing digital education to traders in traditional markets in the capital.

"Honestly, that 1,000 percent is my idea," he added.

He explained that the digitalization competition of the market has had a significant positive impact, especially with the increasing use of QRIS in Jakarta markets. Besides promoting transaction efficiency, digitalization also helps create a safer market environment.

"When residents use QRIS, thugs and pickpockets decrease significantly. Unlike cash," he explained.

He hoped that collaboration between the Jakarta government, Bank Indonesia, OJK, and the banking sector could have a positive impact on Jakarta's economic growth.

"Jakarta is now growing at 5.18 percent, above the national economic growth of 5.12 percent. Inflation is also well controlled. Alhamdulillah (thank God), we announce that Jakarta's tax target has been achieved," he explained.

Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor, Doni Primanto Joewono assessed, JEF and JakreatiFest are major collaborative efforts that make a tangible contribution to Indonesia's economy. He emphasized, the importance of optimizing new economic potentials in Jakarta through mentoring and training for MSMEs.

"Most of the coached MSMEs have successfully gone digital and expanded into exports, making a tangible contribution to Jakarta's economic development. Other potentials that need to be intensified include the development of urban tourism and MICE, including the revitalization of the Old Town area and the Seribu Islands tourism," he explained.

Jakarta Branch Bank Indonesia Representative Office Head, Iwan Setiawan added that throughout 2025, a series of activities were held in celebration of JEF, such as panel discussions, the launch of the book "Jakarta's Economic Transformation for Sustainable Growth," a writing competition attended by over 400 participants, and entrepreneurship workshops for disabled entrepreneurs.

The peak event was held in a collaborative economic festival format involving more than 80 participating booths, consisting of MSMEs, Kodam Jaya, Polda Metro Jaya, OJK, banking institutions, and creative communities. This event also featured community showcases, educational booths, and a band competition.

He added, JEF has become a tangible symbol of the synergy among all elements of the pentahelix—government, regulators, business world, academics, and communities—in supporting the development of an inclusive, innovative, and sustainable Jakarta economy.

"Bank Indonesia Deputy Head also conveyed the spirit of optimism. He emphasized that Jakarta is not only the center of Indonesia's economy and finance but also the heart of a service-based, creative, innovative, and digital economy. More than 56 percent of Jakarta's economy grows from these sectors, and that is where Jakarta's future lies," he stated.