Indonesia Data Center Industry Rapidly Develops, Capacity Surges 52%
The Minister of Communication and Information stated at the FEKDI & IFSE event in Jakarta that Indonesia has made significant progress in data center construction. Currently, the country operates 180 data centers of various scales, among which 8 have reached the highest Tier 4 standard, and 3 are dedicated to artificial intelligence technology. The total capacity of data centers has surged from 190 MW to 290 MW within a year, representing a 52% increase, reflecting strong global business confidence in the Indonesian market. The Minister revealed that he was recently invited to inaugurate data centers for multiple domestic and international companies, including PT DCI Indonesia
Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Publishes Signed Article Reaffirming Stance on Taiwan Issue
Indonesia's Steel Industry Calls on Government to Restrict Low-Priced Steel Imports from China and Vietnam
China's Energy Policy Adjustment Impacts Indonesia's Coal Industry
Chinese Healthcare Company Expands Precision Medicine Market in Indonesia
Chinese Packaging Company's Indonesia Factory Fully Operational
China Nanwang Technology Co., Ltd.'s subsidiary factory in Central Java Province has been fully operational. The factory covers 12,000 square meters and mainly produces environmentally friendly paper bags, non-woven bags, label paper and other eco-friendly packaging products. The company previously held an opening ceremony, marking significant progress in its overseas expansion. The factory is a key initiative in Nanwang Technology's globalization strategy, aiming to avoid tariff risks and regain the North American market. Through a "localized production + rapid response" model, the company can provide packaging solutions for overseas tea beverage brands such as Mixue Bingcheng, Ba Wang Cha Ji, and Heytea, as well as Western fast-food chains like McDonald's and KFC.
SANY Heavy Industry Uses Indonesia as Global Supply Chain Fulcrum
SANY Heavy Industry recently successfully held its Global Supplier Conference in Karawang, Indonesia, with the theme "Rooted in Indonesia, Connecting the World," bringing together nearly 100 high-quality supplier representatives from China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and other countries. The Senior Vice President of SANY Group and General Manager of SANY Heavy Industry led all members dressed in the traditional Indonesian attire "Batik," demonstrating localization sincerity. He proposed three core strategies: increasing local investment in Indonesia, improving product quality and supply chain efficiency, and building a resilient global supply chain system. He emphasized turning Indonesia into a global
Singapore-China Collaboration Develops Solar and Energy Storage Project in Indonesia
Singapore's Equator Renewables Asia (ERA) and CRE International (CREI), a subsidiary of China National Nuclear Corporation, recently signed a framework agreement to jointly develop a 900 MW solar power and 1.2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the Riau Islands, Indonesia. Of this, 400 MW AC will be transmitted to Singapore via submarine cable. CREI is responsible for investment, construction, and operation on the generation side, while ERA manages transmission and procurement coordination. The project is expected to be completed by 2029 and is one of the six licensed companies approved by the Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) to import clean electricity. Singapore plans to import about 6 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035, meeting one-third of the country's energy needs to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Chinese Refrigeration Company Lays Foundation for Smart Factory in Semarang, Indonesia
China's AUCMA recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a smart factory in the Kendal Industrial Park, Semarang City, Central Java Province. This project is a key part of AUCMA's globalization strategy and a new practice of aligning the "Belt and Road" initiative with Indonesia's development needs. The factory will focus on smart manufacturing, producing household refrigeration and smart cold chain products, introducing advanced technologies such as low-temperature refrigeration, green energy saving, and intelligent IoT. Built to industry-leading standards, it will implement localized operations, train local technical talents, and create an industrial base integrating R&D, production, and sales. After completion, the annual production capacity is expected to reach 500,000
Indonesia-China Business Forum Deepens Bilateral Economic and Trade Cooperation
The Indonesian Embassy in China recently held a business forum aimed at attracting Chinese entrepreneurs to expand investment and trade with Indonesia. The Indonesian Ambassador to China emphasized that bilateral cooperation is transitioning from "trade volume" to "high added value", focusing on green development, digitalization, health resilience, and food security. Bilateral trade volume reached $147.79 billion in 2024, and $104.82 billion from January to August 2025. China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, mainly exporting palm oil, coal, refined nickel, and tropical fruits. In 2024, China's mainland investment in Indonesia
Indonesia Coal Gasification Project May Adopt Chinese Technology
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently announced that the coal-to-dimethyl ether (DME) project will be launched in 2026, aiming to reduce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports. Currently, Indonesia's annual LPG consumption is 8.5 million tons, domestic production is only 1.3 million tons, and annual imports reach 6.5–7 million tons. DME is a colorless gas that can replace LPG and diesel, used in aerosol propellants and the chemical industry. The project was proposed during the previous President Joko Widodo's era but only signed a memorandum of understanding due to the huge investment. Technology options come from China or Europe, and the final decision will be based on efficiency.
Indonesia Issues First Renminbi-Denominated Dim Sum Bonds
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance recently issued renminbi-denominated Dim Sum Bonds for the first time, with a total size of RMB 6 billion (approximately IDR 13.9 trillion), setting a record for the country's offshore renminbi bond issuance. The bonds are planned in two tenors: 5-year coupon 2.5% (code RICNH1030) and 10-year coupon 2.9% (code RICNH1035). Oversubscription reached 3 times, with final orders of RMB 18 billion. They have received investment-grade ratings from three major rating agencies (Moody's Baa2/S&P