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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.
Textile Association: Tax incentive extension offers limited relief for industry
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) said the government’s decision to extend the income tax incentive (PPh 21 borne by the government) will have only a minimal impact on the performance of the national textile industry.
New green textile investments flow into Indonesia amid EU trade deal momentum
The Ministry of Industry has confirmed the arrival of new investments in textile and textile products (TPT) sector during the second half of this year, which is expected to seize market opportunities in Europe following the conclusion of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Chinese firm Xinhai invests in Indonesian textile, expected to boost jobs, sustainability
Chinese company PT Xinhai Knitting Indonesia has broken ground on its new textile and textile products (TPT) factory in Brebes, Central Java, marking a significant investment into Indonesia’s manufacturing sector.
RI targets 70% utilization in textile industry as new import rules take effect
Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza has expressed confidence that Indonesia’s textile and textile product (TPT) industry can reach a 70 percent utilization rate in the second half of 2025 in anticipation of the upcoming implementation of a revised trade regulation aimed at curbing excessive imports and revitalizing domestic manufacturing.
PT. Gabri Indo Italy shuts down factory without notice: Union
PT. Gabri Indo Italy, a garment manufacturer located in Tangerang, Banten, has shut down its factory without prior official notice, violating workers' rights, according to the Nusantara Workers' Union (SBN).
Trump's tariff policy creates an export boost opportunity for Indonesian TPT sector
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, said that the import tariff policy by U.S. President Donald J. Trump opened up opportunities for growth of several local commodities, such as textiles and textile products (TPT).
House calls for strict action on textile import document manipulation case
Deputy Chairman of Trade and State-owned Enterprises Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), Dede Indra Permana Soediro, has brought to light the alleged manipulation of import documents − involving misuse of plastic import permits to import textile illegally − that occurred in a bonded warehouse in the Batujajar area, Bandung Regency.
PT Sritex seeks new investors to avert bankruptcy: Manpower Minister
Minister of Manpower, Yassierli said that the curator team of textile company PT Sritex is looking for new investors to save the company from bankruptcy.