Corporate Indonesia gears up for revival in consumer demand

Jakarta

INDONESIAN firms ranging from restaurant chains to snackmakers are stepping up investment and launching new products as improving economic conditions and easier access to credit drive a spurt in consumer demand in the country of 250 million people.

Consumption, which typically makes up more than half of Indonesia's gross domestic product, is often seen as a key indicator of the health of the overall economy.

A consumer confidence index from…