#Manufacturing
Chinese, Vietnamese manufacturers eye relocation to Java, bringing potential 120,000 jobs
The National Economic Council (DEN) has revealed that 27 labor-intensive manufacturing companies from China and Vietnam ‒ mainly in footwear and garments ‒ are preparing to shift production to Java, particularly driven by import tariff disparities imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on several major trading partners.
Toyota to build new factory in Japan amid shifting market dynamics
Toyota Motor Corporation has planned to build a new automobile manufacturing plant in one of Japan cities, with operations expected to begin in early 2030.
Indonesia’s manufacturing still trails Vietnam in U.S. market: Industry ministry
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector still faces difficulties competing with Vietnam in the U.S. market, despite lower import tariffs granted by the U.S. government, said Putu Juli Ardika, Director General of Agro Industry at the Ministry of Industry.
Pertamina NRE to build solar panel plant, backs RI’s clean energy export to Singapore
A subsidiary of state-owned energy company PT Pertamina, PT Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has announced plan to build a solar panel manufacturing facility as part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to export clean electricity to Singapore.
Daimler Indonesia inaugurates Rp500 billion eco-friendly truck factory
PT Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) inaugurated a new factory worth Rp500 billion (US$30.7 million) in the Delta Silicon 8 Industrial Estate, Bekasi Regency, West Java.
Krakatau steel prepares 500-ha site for major investment from Delong Steel Group
PT Krakatau Steel, through its subsidiary PT Krakatau Sarana Infrastruktur (KSI), is allocating over 500 hectares of land in the Krakatau Industrial Estate, Cilegon, Banten, to support a significant investment plan by China’s Delong Steel Group and its Indonesian arm, PT Dexin Steel Indonesia.
RI’s manufacturing PMI rises slightly to 47.4 in May, but sector still in contraction
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector remained in contraction territory in May 2025, despite a modest improvement in activity, with rating agency S&P Global revealing the country’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose slightly to 47.4, up from 46.7 in April, − a signal of ongoing economic pressure in the sector.
Xinfung Industry breaks ground on US$30 M textile plant in Subang smartpolitan
PT Xinfung Industry Indonesia, a subsidiary of China’s Jiangsu Xinfang Technology Group, has begun construction of its new manufacturing facility in the Subang Smartpolitan industrial area.
RI's manufacturing sector remains attractive despite layoffs, export challenges
The Ministry of Industry is optimistic that the country’s manufacturing sector will still attract investment early this year amidst reports of layoffs in the non-oil and gas processing industry.
Government asked to abolish AGIT policy, citing investment risks
The national ceramics and glass industry has asked the government to abolish the Specific Industrial Gas Allocation (AGIT) policy, which is considered to be hampering investment and the smooth supply of gas.
Chandra Asri invests Rp15 T in CA-EDC to boost Indonesia's petrochemical industry
Petrochemical company PT Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA) is building a Chlor Alkali-Ethylene Dichloride (CA-EDC) plant in Banten that is expected to create jobs for 3,000 workers during its construction and 250 workers when it starts operating in 2027.
Avian invests Rp275.8 billion in adhesive manufacturer Dextone Lemindo
Paint manufacturer, PT Avia Avian (AVIAN) has made a strategic investment in a company engaged in the adhesive or glue industry, PT Dextone Lemindo, worth Rp275.84 billion (US$17.9 million).