Indonesian textile production plant closes permanently
Indonesian textile company PT Asia Pacific Fibers Tbk (POLY) has announced the permanent closure of its plant in Karawang, whose chemical and fiber production units have been suspended since November 1, 2024, this time as a permanent...
China's imports of Indonesian coal fall sharply
In June 2025, China's coal imports from Indonesia amounted to 11.62 million tons, down sharply by 30% year-on-year, a drop that exceeded the average drop in China's total coal imports (26%).In the first half of 2025, China's cumulative coal imports from Indonesia amounted to 90.98 million tons...
Chinese brand becomes Indonesia's third largest diaper brand
Domestic diaper brand MAKUKU was founded in November 2020, the founder served as the head of OPPO's overseas marketing department, familiar with the Southeast Asian market. Founded four years among the third largest diaper brands in Indonesia, TikTok single-country sales reached 65.5 million yuan...
Chery cooperates to develop Indonesia's electric vehicle technology center
PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI) and the Center for Vocational and Productivity Training (BBPVP) in Bekasi, West Java have officially launched a partnership to develop the Indonesian electric vehicle ecosystem, BBPVP B...
Chinese firm harvests 2.2 GWh energy storage order from Indonesia
Vanda RE, a joint venture between Singapore's Gurīn Energy and Gentari International Renewable Energy, has signed a framework supply agreement with Ningde Times (CATL), a leading global supplier of battery technology and energy storage. Under the agreement...
Indonesia to build Asia's first quantum AI data center
Indonesia is set to build Asia's first Quantum Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center, an initial stage project promoted by the Ministry of Investment and Downstream/Investment Coordinating Board. It will attract $400 million (about Rp 6 trillion) in investment. Developed by Silicon Valley tech firm Worldvue...
Indonesia's coke industry calls for government support
Indonesia is the world's third largest exporter of coke, with 5.56 million tons in 2024, behind China (8.33 million tons) and Poland (5.88 million tons). Coke is a key raw material for steel production (especially blast furnace technology) and demand is linked to global steel...
Indonesia's nickel industry revenue grew as much as tenfold last year
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry has revealed that the nickel downstream industry program has brought significant impact on the country's revenue, with exports of nickel commodities amounting to US$30 billion (about Rp 486.56 trillion) in 2024. Prior to the implementation of the nickel downstream industry program, the state received from the nickel industry...
Chinese companies vigorously enter Indonesia's aluminum industry
The chairman of the Indonesian Bauxite Association (IBA) said that some Chinese companies are entering the Indonesian aluminum industry through industrial operating licenses (IUI), a form of non-integrated smelter investment. Investment in an independent smelter is relatively easier than opening from the upstream of the mining industry...
Indonesia pesticide enterprise factory officially put into use
PT Delta Giri Wacana Tbk (DGWG) has officially inaugurated the carbamate factory at the Modern Industrial Estate in Xilang, Banten province, which occupies an area of 4.5 hectares and is the third factory of the DGW Group, the first two of which are located in Gracie...