Weda Bay Industrial Park Clarifies 'Nickel Powder Smuggling' Rumor
PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) has responded to allegations that a Chinese national attempted to smuggle nickel powder via the IWIP exclusive airport in North Maluku Province. On Friday, December 5, a Chinese national was found carrying 5 bags of mixed nickel powder and 4 bags of pure nickel powder while boarding a flight to Manado at the IWIP exclusive airport, and was arrested on the spot. In a recent written statement, IWIP management stated that the company is aware of the rumors concerning suspected unauthorized material transport at the exclusive airport, and has always complied with all transportation
Indonesia's National Construction Projects Drive Development of Domestic Steel Industry
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Indonesian Bird’s Nest Exporter Plans to Go Public
Bird’s nest export company PT Abadi Lestari Indonesia Tbk. (RLCO) will list on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). Its initial public offering (IPO) is priced at IDR 168 per share, issuing 625 million shares, raising a total of IDR 105 billion. According to the prospectus, all proceeds will be used to purchase bird’s nest as working capital: 56.33% for the company's own working capital, and 43.67% injected into its subsidiary PT Realfood Winta Asia (RWA) for bird’s nest procurement.
Indonesia Restricts Import of Untagged Chinese Goods
The Indonesian government stated that its crackdown on imported goods goes beyond combating second-hand clothing trade and will also target new goods flooding the domestic market. The Minister of SMEs revealed that the government is preparing to restrict untagged Chinese new goods lacking proper supervision from entering Indonesia. He pointed out that the biggest problem faced by MSMEs is not only the proliferation of second-hand imported clothing but also the uncontrolled influx of large quantities of new imported goods via containers. These goods include clothing, shoes, trousers, watches, and other items, without product identification, standard labels, or quality screening. They are shipped in containers
AKRA Sells Another 20 Hectares of Land to Chinese Chemical Company
PT AKR Corporindo Tbk (AKRA), through its subsidiary PT Berkah Kawasan Manyar Sejahtera (BKMS), has transferred 20 hectares of industrial land to PT GEABH Joint Technology, a subsidiary of Sichuan Jinsiang Chemical, located in the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate (JIIPE) in Gresik, East Java. The company had previously purchased 20 hectares in April 2025 for initial production facilities. The additional land will be used for the development of
Deli Stationery Invests $150 Million to Build Factory in Indonesia
Stationery giant Deli is building a factory in Karawang Regency, West Java, Indonesia. At first glance, it seems like another Chinese company setting up a factory overseas, but in reality, it represents a shift in how Chinese consumer brands operate in ASEAN—from "made in China, shipped and sold" to "made locally, sold regionally." The project costs $150 million, covers 8.2 hectares, and is planned as a regional hub integrating production, warehousing, and logistics. Once operational, it is expected to generate $140 million in annual sales and provide over 3,000 local jobs. For an industry like stationery, which may seem "unremarkable," this scale is significant—it shows Deli is not just testing the waters but truly intends to place its core Southeast Asian production base in Indonesia.
CPPCC Chairman Makes Official Goodwill Visit to Indonesia
From December 3 to 4, 2025, local time, at the invitation of Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Chairman Muzani, CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning paid an official goodwill visit to Indonesia. In Jakarta, he met respectively with President Prabowo, House Speaker Puan, and Regional Representative Council Chairman Nagamuddin, and held talks with People's Consultative Assembly Chairman Muzani. During the meeting with Prabowo, Wang conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes from Chinese leaders and expressed condolences over the severe rainstorm and flood disasters in Sumatra. Wang stated that leaders have met with the President multiple times, establishing a "five pillars" bilateral cooperation framework that provides strategic direction for building a community with a shared future. China is willing to work with Indonesia to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, strengthen development strategy alignment, and jointly pursue modernization paths with respective characteristics, contributing more to world peace, stability, and prosperity. China firmly supports the Indonesian government in maintaining political and social stability and achieving greater development. It believes Indonesia will adhere to the One-China principle and support the Chinese people's just cause of opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism and achieving national reunification.
Indonesian Finance Minister Plans to Visit China to Discuss High-Speed Rail Debt
The Minister of Finance recently met with the CEO of the Investment Management Authority (BPI) to discuss debt resolution solutions for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (KCIC) project (the Whoosh project), among other matters. The meeting took place as the government works to finalize the financing scheme for the project. He stated that their discussions covered a wide range of topics, including the KCIC debt issue. While the discussion atmosphere was positive, the specific form of debt resolution is still being explored. Discussions among technical teams are ongoing, although the general direction is gradually becoming clear. He is almost certain that he will travel to China together to discuss the project's next steps, but the departure plan
President Prabowo Meets Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Indonesian President Prabowo met with Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday afternoon. Wang Huning arrived at the Merdeka Palace at 11:35 AM local time, accompanied by a delegation and escorted by a motorcycle convoy, and was welcomed by traditional dancers upon arrival. The State Secretary welcomed him in front of the palace and guided him to meet with Prabowo. The President greeted Wang Huning on the palace balcony, then took him to the credential presentation hall for a photo and the signing of the guest book of honor, which officials said reflects the "harmonious relations" between the two countries. Prabowo introduced Wang Huning to several