#Manufacturing
Chinese investor to build electric motorcycle factory in Central Java
A Chinese investor is set to realize the construction of an electric motorcyle factory in the Kendal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Java.
BYD to establish EV manufacturing hub in Subang Smartpolitan
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 Jokowi sets up task force for sugar, bioethanol self-sufficiency acceleration
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.
Escalating Iran-Israel conflict spurs continued affordable gas program
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.
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.