Logistics is considered as a major problem in the country that needs synchronized collaboration between ministries and institutions through a separate agency, an observer said. […]
Wavin, a plastic pipe manufacturing company from the Netherlands, has put Rp825 billion (US$52.6 million) investment in Indonesia to establish a production facility in the Batang Integrated Industrial Estate, Central Java, making it the country’s first production facility in the Southeast Asia Region. […]
Minister of Investment, Rosan P. Roeslani, officiated the initial production at PT KCC Glass Indonesia’s facility in the Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KIT), Central Java. The factory represents a significant milestone in Indonesia’s glass manufacturing sector. […]
State-owned fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Indonesia plans to construct two methanol plants in two provinces by 2030 as part of the effort to support the government’s accelerated implementation of the B50 program. […]
State-owned fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Indonesia is set to develop the world’s first hybrid green ammonia project in collaboration with two Japanese corporations − ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) and Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO). […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officially inaugurated the anode production facility of PT Indonesia BTR New Energi Materials in Kendal Special Economic Zone (KEK), Central Java, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, marking a significant milestone in Indonesia’s effort to establish a solid electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. […]
A partnership between Indonesia-Singapore has secured US$1 billion (Rp15.9 trillion) in investment in the renewable battery sector bolstering the supply chain. […]
GAC Aion, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced its plan to open a new manufacturing facility in Cikampek, West Java, by the first quarter of 2025, aimed at expanding the company’s presence in the Southeast Asian electric vehicle market. […]
French mining company Eramet SA is in discussions with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co (Huayou) to produce nickel for electric vehicle batteries in Indonesia. […]
The Indonesian Olefin, Aromatic, and Plastic Industry Association (Inaplas) has reported that investments in the plastic industry amounting to US$27.08 billion (Rp439 trillion) have been postponed following the implementation of Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 8/2024. […]
The Ministry of Industry has announced that PT Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI) plans to construct its third dairy factory in Cikarang, West Java, with an investment of Rp3.8 trillion (US$232.5 million). […]
A total of 12 investors from China and Singapore as well as domestic investors have expressed their interest to invest in the Indonesian Textile sector. […]
Indonesia has managed to cut its dependency on imported pharmaceutical raw materials from 95 percent in 2019 to 90 percent this year, despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this figure still falls short of the government’s target of 65 percent. […]
Steel plate coating company PT Tata Metal Lestari is set to invest Rp1.5 trillion (US$91.5 million) to expand its production capabilities, aiming to boost export performance by 2025. […]
Indonesia’s textile industry has remained resilient despite facing significant challenges due to new trade regulations, with industry leaders advocating for systemic improvements to secure a sustainable future. […]
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has asserted that the United States cannot increase its electric vehicle (EV) production elevenfold by 2030 as targeted without Indonesia’s support. […]
Wuling Indonesia is exploring to expand its electric vehicle (EV) exports to Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and South Africa. The plan was revealed during a meeting between Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and executives from SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd in Beijing on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. […]
Chairman of the Indonesian Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs Association (GAPMMI), Adhi S. Lukman, has expressed concern over the significant impact of rupiah’s depreciation on the food and beverage industry, which relies heavily on imported raw materials such as milk, sugar, soybeans, and wheat. […]
The Indonesian Personal Vaporizer Association (APVI) is confident that the government’s Rp2 trillion (US$123 million) e-cigarette tax target will be met this year. […]
CNGR, a major Chinese company in the nickel processing industry and a key supplier of battery components for US electric car producer Tesla, is aggressively increasing its investments in Indonesia. […]
JAKARTA – The International Labour Organization (ILO), along with three trade unions on garment, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, launched a grievance application for the Indonesian garment workers. […]
A quarterly publication of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) issued in London on May 14, 2024, has included PT Chandra Asri Pacific (Chandra Asri Group) in its Global Standard Indexes for Emerging Markets. The inclusion of Chandra Asri Group will be implemented as of the market close of May 31, 2024. […]
Alva, a prominent Indonesian electric motorcycle manufacturer, has achieved significant milestones with its models meeting the 40 percent Domestic Component Level (TKDN) requirements. Locally assembled and eligible for government subsidies, Alva’s electric motorcycles have garnered positive consumer responses. […]
Chinese electric motorcycle manufacturer Yadea has commenced the construction of a new factory in the Suryacipta Industrial Area, Karawang, West Java. The sprawling 27-hectare facility is slated to produce 3 million electric motorcycles annually. […]
Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia told the Indonesia-Australia Business Summit (IABS) 2024 in Melbourne on Monday, May 13, 2024, of Indonesia’s commitment to encourage downstreaming and transition to sustainable development. […]
PT Chubbsafes Indonesia, a safe manufacturer from Sweden with production facilities in Cikarang, Indonesia, has exported 70 percent of its local production to various parts of the world, including China, India, Europe, and the Middle East. […]
BYD Company Ltd., a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub in Subang Smartpolitan, Indonesia. The new facility, covering an area of over 108 hectares, will serve as BYD’s strategic base for producing electric vehicles and batteries to meet the growing demand in Southeast Asia. […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has appointed Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia as Chairman of the Task Force for accelerating self-sufficiency in sugar and bioethanol in Merauke regency, South Papua. This assignment is stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 15/2024 issued by Jokowi on April 19, 2024. […]
Amidst the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel following Israel’s strikes on Iran, domestic industry players are apprehensive about the repercussions on the Middle East conflict. This situation has prompted the government to advocate policies supporting manufacturing productivity. […]
