#Manufacturing
Ministry foresees impact on petrochemical industry in wake of Iran-Israel conflict
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is anticipating impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on the national petrochemical industry.
Merdeka Battery Materials secures funding for infrastructure development
PT Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA) has secured a fresh fund of US$ 490 million through a loan facility. The funds, which will be allocated to its subsidiary ESG New Energy Material, are sourced from Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Bank Mandiri, and Bank BNI.
Chandra Asri Group, Perum Jasa Tirta II join forces for green energy development
PT Chandra Asri Pacific of Chandra Asri Group, a leading chemical solutions and infrastructure company in Indonesia, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with State-owned water resource management company Perum Jasa Tirta II (PJT II).
China homelife exhibition sparks Chinese investment interest in Indonesia
The recent China Homelife International Trade Exhibition, featuring the Building & Decoration Expo (BDExpo), Appliances & Electronic Show (AES), HomeLife Expo, Decoration & Furniture Expo (DeFu), and International Textile Expo (Intex) from March 13-16, 2024, at JIExpo Kemayoran Jakarta, has sparked interest from several Chinese companies to invest in Indonesia by relocating their factories.
Challenges, opportunities in developing hydrogen-powered vehicles in Indonesia
State energy companies have been proactive in supporting the establishment of ecosystems for hydrogen-based vehicles in Indonesia, yet there are still challenges in presenting hydrogen vehicles on a large scale in the country.
Chinese investors move into Indonesia’s medical sector
Indonesia's dream of becoming a manufacturing hub for pharmaceutical and medical equipment industry is gradually becoming a reality with the influx of Chinese investment in the healthcare sector, thanks to various incentives provided by the government.
Potential global tin supply disruption amid corruption cases in PT Timah
The global tin supply is projected to be disrupted if there is a drastic decrease in production from Indonesia, one of the main producers, which is partly triggered by the domino effect of corruption cases in PT Timah (TINS).
Adaro Minerals announces progress in MetCoal operations, aluminum smelter project
PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia (ADMR), a subsidiary of PT Adaro Energy Indonesia (ADRO), has unveiled the latest developments regarding Adaro MetCoal Companies (AMC) operating in Central Kalimantan and the aluminum smelter project in North Kalimantan.
Ministry targets US$ 340.6 billion investment in base metal industry by 2029
The Ministry of Industry has targeted a total investment in the base metal industry of US$ 340.6 billion (IDR 5,353 trillion) by 2029.
Chinese medical equipment manufacturer set up plant in Indonesia
PT Virtue Diagnostics Indonesia says the establishment of an In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) medical equipment manufacturing plant can significantly reduce Indonesia's import dependence in the future.
Chandra Asri appoints OCBC as advisory bank for US$600 million loan
Chandra Asri Group has appointed Singapore-based bank OCBC as advisory bank as well as mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for its USD600 million multi-currency term loan facility.
Chinese company to build EV battery factory in Morowali in 2025
The Indonesian government's dream of managing natural resources from the earth's content to the final product, known as downstreaming, has started to become a reality in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi.