TCL Solar Joins Forces with Indonesian Partner to Develop Large-Scale New Energy Projects
A delegation from Indonesian energy leader PT Ares Perkasa Indonesia (PT API) recently visited China and signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding with TCL Solar. The two parties will jointly form a tripartite consortium with Danantara Indonesia, Indonesia's national sovereign investment institution, to participate in the bidding and development of large-scale new energy projects in Indonesia. Following the signing, the Indonesian delegation traveled to Inner Mongolia to visit TCL Zhonghuan's Inner Mongolia Smart Industrial Park, gaining firsthand insight into its vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturing capabilities and consolidating the foundation for long-term in-depth cooperation.
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Indonesia Terminates Anti-dumping Duty on PPH Raw Material Imports from China
China and Indonesia Jointly Build a Local Smart TV Industry Ecosystem
Indonesia Continues to Uphold Export Bans on Bauxite and Copper Concentrate
Indonesia Attracts Chinese Investment to Develop Kalimantan Cross-Island Railway
Indonesia's Minister of Transportation recently announced that the government is actively soliciting investment from domestic and international sources, with a focus on attracting Chinese, Russian, and local capital to push forward the new Trans-Kalimantan Railway project and the Trans-Sumatra Railway upgrade and expansion. This infrastructure acceleration stems from a special directive by President Prabowo, requiring the Ministry of Transportation and state railway company KAI to speed up the implementation of the two national railway networks and improve Indonesia's east-west main transportation system. The minister stated that the ministry has completed coordination with KAI, and the company has compiled a complete project development roadmap.
Multiple Industrial Clusters to Settle in China-Indonesia Jointly Built Modern Industrial Park
The Indonesian government is accelerating the development of the Madura Wilaya Industrial Park and has officially launched strategic cooperation with China's Guangdong (Fenyong) ASEAN Industrial Park, implementing the key China-Indonesia Two-Country Twin Parks (TCTP) cooperation project. This will bring a large number of Chinese industrial clusters to the Madura region of East Java, helping to promote balanced economic development in eastern Indonesia. Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs stated that the Madura Industrial Park is positioned as an important emerging industrial base for Indonesia, which can complement the Gresik petrochemical heavy industrial zone and improve the overall industrial layout of Java Island.
Indonesia Officially Cancels Policy of E-commerce Platforms Withholding Seller Income Tax
The Indonesian Minister of Finance recently announced the official revocation of the policy requiring e-commerce platforms to withhold Article 22 income tax (PPh Pasal 22) from online merchants. The policy was originally scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026. The core reason for this suspension is that the Indonesian economy has not yet shown signs of rapid recovery. In a statement at his office in Jakarta, he said that the implementation of this tax regulation would be postponed for now. According to economic data, Indonesia's economic growth rate in the second quarter of 2026 was 5.29%, compared with the high growth rate of 5.61% in the first quarter of 2026. The second-quarter data did not reflect strong resilience in economic recovery.
End of September: Indonesia Introduces Duty-Free and Deposit-Free Import/Export for Returnable Packaging
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance recently issued Regulation No. 52 of 2026, specifically governing the temporary import/export procedures for reusable returnable packaging. Signed by the Minister of Finance on July 15, 2026, and officially published on July 31, the regulation will take effect 60 days after publication, i.e., at the end of September 2026. It replaces the vague and incomplete provisions of the 2017 and 2021 regulations that did not specifically cover reusable packaging, providing cross-border logistics companies with clear, unified, and standardized customs compliance guidelines.
China-Indonesia Jointly Build Garlic Deep-Processing Industrial Park
Barru Regency recently welcomed an important foreign investment visit. The Indonesian Firman Group, together with the Chinese Jinchunyu Seed Technology team, made an on-site visit to Siang Village in Barru Regency to assess local industrial investment potential and discuss cooperation on the development of a full garlic deep-processing industrial chain. The Deputy Regent of Barru Regency received the delegation on behalf of the Regent, who was on a pilgrimage, and formally signaled Barru Regency's full openness to domestic and foreign investment as well as its plan to build a port-adjacent industrial park. The Deputy Regent stated that the Barru Regency government warmly welcomes all types of investors to establish their businesses, and is committed to creating an efficient, convenient, and transparent investment service environment.
China-Indonesia Cross-Border QR Code Payment Fully Interconnected
This year, with the joint support of Bank Indonesia and the People's Bank of China, China and Indonesia officially launched a landmark cross-border payment interoperability system, enabling two-way QR code scanning between the two countries' local payment apps. Citizens can now complete cross-border transactions without carrying cash or exchanging foreign currency, greatly facilitating business travel and daily commuting. The system connects Indonesia's QRIS QR code payment standard with China's two major payment platforms, Alipay and UnionPay, building a convenient and efficient bilateral digital payment channel.
Leapmotor Officially Enters Indonesian Auto Market
Leapmotor, a Chinese new energy vehicle maker backed by Stellantis investment, has officially entered the Indonesian market, launching local CKD assembly production to accelerate its Southeast Asian manufacturing footprint. Leapmotor showcased global models B10 and C10 at the 2026 Indonesia GIIAS auto show and announced its entry into Indonesia. Leapmotor partnered with Indonesia's Indomobil Group to implement localized KD assembly, with production handled by PT National Assemblers, a subsidiary of Indomobil. The assembly plant began production in April this year, and the first batch of locally assembled B10 and C10 models is expected to be delivered to Indonesian consumers in August.