Jakarta, May 19 -- Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said global geopolitical tensions present an opportunity for Indonesia's animation industry to strengthen its domestic market and expand local intellectual property internationally.

"It's a major opportunity because geopolitical conditions naturally increase costs," Harsya told reporters after launching the Indonesia Animation Report 2026 in Jakarta on Tuesday.

According to Harsya, domestic animation studios can capitalize on the situation by meeting local demand with Indonesian-made works and characters.

Besides strengthening the domestic market, the government is also encouraging the development of local intellectual property so Indonesian animation products can compete...