China-Indonesia cross-border QR code payment trial run in both directions
Those who often travel between China and Indonesia! From now on, you don't need to carry cash and calculate the exchange fee, you can spend money by scanning a code! Today, Mr. Wang will tell you the good news that can save you a lot of heartache - on September 11th, the cross-border QR code between China and Indonesia will be officially ...
Indonesia introduces new regulations to simplify TKDN certification process
The Minister of Industry has officially promulgated the Minister of Industry Regulation No. 35/2025, which overhauls the certification system for domestic composition requirements (TKDN). The new regulation aims to streamline processes, attract investment and support President Prabowo's development program...
Indonesia plans six new special economic zones
The Ministry of Economic Coordination (MEC) has announced plans to add six new special economic zones (KEK), including the Halal Industry Special Economic Zone (KEK) in Surabaya, East Java. Key projects include KEK Sidoarjo as a global hub for the halal industry chain, which will be integrated from...
Several Chinese firms to move production bases to Deltamas industrial zone
PT Puradelta Lestari Tbk (DMAS) has confirmed that a number of Chinese manufacturers plan to move their production bases to Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) in Cikarang, West Java due to US tariff policies. The US ...
Chinese pallets won't suspend imports over pork controversy
The head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has said that despite allegations that food trays imported from China may contain lard, the government will not suspend imports as the domestic production capacity cannot meet the demand. Domestic production capacity is only 11.6 million trays per month,...
8 International Retail Brands Officially Located in Jakarta's Premium Malls
September 2025 Eight international retail brands have announced their presence in Jakarta's high-end malls, covering a wide range of sectors including food, fashion and lifestyle, reflecting the confidence of international brands in Indonesia's consumer market. The incoming brands and their locations are Han...
Geely's Farizon Motors Officially Enters Indonesian Market
PT Arista Auto Elektrindo, a subsidiary of Arista Group, has signed a distribution agreement with Farizon Auto, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, to formally introduce China's new energy commercial vehicle brand into the Indonesian market. The cooperation between the two parties focuses on heavy...
Indonesia invites investors to finance giant seawall project
The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development has announced that the government is seeking private sector investment in the construction of the Giant Sea Wall project. The project aims to protect the northern coast of Java from ground subsidence and tidal...
Kendall to build world's largest production site for trolley batteries
The Kendal Special Economic Zone (KEK Kendal) is developing into a global center for the production of battery materials for electric vehicles, the secretary-general of the Ministry of Economic Coordination has announced. As of the second quarter of 2025, the special zone has attracted investments of 90.12 trillion rupiah (about 5.8 billion...
China, India partner to develop 2.6 trillion rupiah waste-to-energy project
In September 2025, Indonesia's PT Maharaksa Biru Energi Tbk (OASA) and China Tianying (CNTY) established a joint venture to develop the South Tanggelang Waste-to-Energy (PLTSa) project. The project has a total investment of 2.65 trillion...