Chinese-funded engineering firms formally set up in Indonesia's industrial zones
China Chengda Engineering Co., Ltd., a Chinese-funded engineering company, has signed a cooperation agreement with PT Krakatau Sarana Properti (KSP), a subsidiary of Indonesia's steel company KRAS, to formally locate in the Krakatau Industrial Zone....
Indonesia's trade surplus stays up for 65th consecutive month
Indonesia's trade surplus reached US$4.34 billion in September 2025, realizing a record 65 consecutive months of surplus since May 2020, according to a report by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). This result was mainly due to strong non-oil and gas commodities...
Bali calls off cliff glass elevator project invested by Chinese firms
Bali authorities have suspended a 182-meter-high cliff glass elevator project built by Chinese developer China Kaiser Group at Kelingking Beach after it sparked an environmental controversy. The elevator was planned to facilitate tourists' access to the beach,...
Indonesia's refractory industry becomes new engine of economic growth
The domestic refractory industry will be a catalyst for the country's industrial growth, supporting President Prabowo's goal of 8% economic growth by 2029, the chairman of the Association of Indonesian Refractory and Insulation Materials (ASRINDO) said recently. The industry, through...
Indonesia invests 5 trillion rupiah in first soda ash plant
Indonesia has officially launched the construction of its first soda ash (soda ash) plant in the industrial area of Bontang City, East Kalimantan Province. The project, with an investment of 5 trillion rupiah, covers an area of 16 hectares and is expected to create 800 jobs, and is scheduled to be built in March 2028...
Japanese car dealers turn to Chinese brands
Indonesia's automotive market has seen remarkable changes recently: a number of former Honda and Mitsubishi dealerships have been forced to change their brand logos in favor of selling Chinese brands such as Chery and BYD due to the strong impact of Chinese car brands. Bandung Institute of Technology Automotive Watch...
Chery predicts only a few brands will survive in Indonesia's auto market
As interest in electrified vehicles grows in Indonesia, the market is becoming increasingly competitive. Over the past five years, more than 10 new brands have entered the market, most of them from China, including Wuling, Dongfeng Xiaokang, Hyundai, Chery, Nezha...
Indonesia's hospitality sector a popular target for foreign investors
Indonesia's hotel and hospitality sector has become a popular target for foreign investors in the post-epidemic era, with investment deals expected to reach nearly US$150 million (approximately Rp 2.4 trillion) in 2026. This growth is attributed to Indonesia's strong macroeconomic base...
Indonesia's Data Center Industry Rapidly Growing Capacity Surges 52%
The Minister of Communications and Information recently said at the FEKDI & IFSE event in Jakarta that Indonesia has made significant progress in the construction of data centers, with 180 data centers of different sizes now operating across the country, eight of which meet the highest standards of tie...
Ambassador to Indonesia Reiterates Position on Taiwan in Op-Ed Article
Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong recently published a signed article "Taiwan is a province of the People's Republic of China, never a country" in The Jakarta Post, Antara News Agency and other Indonesian mainstream media, clarifying China's position on Taiwan...
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