China's cigarette imports affect local industry
The Finance Minister recently emphasized that he will maintain the survival of the local tobacco industry, while referring to the issue of Chinese cigarette imports. Data from the Central Statistical Agency (BPS) shows that in July 2021 - 2025, Indonesia imported tobacco and cigarettes (HS code 24 two) from China...
Indonesia strikes $70.2 million deal at China-ASEAN Expo
Indonesia's Ministry of Trade has announced that it has reached $70.2 million in potential deals at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and signed nine strategic cooperation memorandums covering trade, investment, education, halal certification and artificial intelligence technology...
Wuling Becomes the First Chinese Car Company to Produce a Whole Industry Chain in Indonesia
China's Wuling Motors (Wuling Motors) has become the first Chinese automaker to establish a full production chain in Indonesia, with its 60-hectare plant in Cikarang, West Java, having produced a total of 178,366 units of automobiles since its operation in 2017...
Why did the Indonesian government call off 190 mining companies?
190 mining companies suddenly put on the brakes, the nickel mining association directly support the official, even the president named to clear the illegal mines. Indonesia's mining industry wants to make money, now you have to go through compliance first. The inflection point is really coming, on September 18th day, Indonesia's Energy and Minerals Ministry of Mining...
Chinese and Indian companies cooperate to promote electric motorcycle power exchange business
The Indonesian government plans to convert 20% fuel motorcycles (about 1.8 million units) to electric vehicles by 2025, and plans to ban the sale of fuel motorcycles completely by 2040. Chinese company Qualicom has entered into a strategic cooperation with local Indonesian company BBK to switch to electric mode...
China Coal Technology & Industry Group Establishes Subsidiary in Indonesia
China Coal Technology and Industry Group (China Coal Technology) recently held the inauguration ceremony of China Coal Technology and Industry Indonesia Development Company Limited in Jakarta. The general manager of China Coal Technology and the secretary general of Indonesian Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly unveiled the license plate for the company, and the Indonesian Energy and Mineral...
Xiaopeng X9 Wins Best Luxury EV Award in Indonesia
The Xiaopeng X9 recently won the 'Best Luxury Electric Vehicle' award at Carvaganza Editors' Choice 2025, beating out the Tengiz D9 and the Kia EV9 GT Line, an award that is expected to boost the brand's credibility and drive sales in the Indonesian market...
Indonesia and China deepen regional economic and trade cooperation
The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) was recently held in Nanning, Guangxi Province (17-21 September 2025) South Kalimantan Province is exhibiting as Indonesia's 'Charm City' to promote the internationalization of the local economy. Liuzhou Institute of Vocational Technology and Indonesia...
Indonesian Nickel Mining Association Supports Government's Suspension of 190 Mining Company Operations
The Ministry of Energy and Mines has recently suspended the operations of 190 mining companies (including 39 nickel companies) for failing to fulfill their reclamation bond obligations (in violation of Government Regulation No. 78 of 2010). The Secretary General of the Indonesian Nickel Mining Association (APNI) recently stated...