Surge in Indonesia's Crude Oil Exports to China Raises Questions
According to Chinese customs data for August 2025, Indonesia's crude oil exports to China surged to 2.7 million tons (approximately 630,000 barrels per day), far exceeding Indonesia's domestic daily production of 580,000 barrels and the total exports of 1.3 million tons from January to July. After four tankers docked at non-major oil ports in Batam, they conducted ship-to-ship transfers near Johor, Malaysia, with draft changes indicating they were not loaded with Indonesian crude. At the same time, this batch of "Indonesian crude" was USD 11 per barrel cheaper than Saudi crude, consistent with the discount characteristics of Iranian crude. China has not officially reported Iranian crude imports since mid-2022,
Chinese Cigarette Imports Impact Local Industry Development
Indonesia Secures US$70.2 Million in Transactions at China-ASEAN Expo
Wuling Becomes the First Chinese Automaker with a Full Production Chain in Indonesia
Why Did the Indonesian Government Suspend 190 Mining Companies?
Indonesia Implements All Indonesia Entry Declaration from October 1
Chinese and Indonesian Enterprises Cooperate to Promote Electric Motorcycle Battery Swapping Business
Indonesia plans to convert 20% of its fuel motorcycles (about 1.8 million units) to electric vehicles by 2025, and aims to fully ban the sale of fuel motorcycles by 2040. Chinese enterprise Corun and Indonesian local enterprise BBK have reached a strategic cooperation, focusing on battery swapping model to promote Indonesia's electric mobility transformation. Both parties will jointly build a complete industry chain of "battery production - swapping operation - battery recycling", combining BBK's local operational experience with Corun's battery production technology, introducing blockchain technology to achieve digital management of battery assets, supporting Indonesia's goal of achieving 45% electric motorcycle share by 2030
China Coal Technology and Engineering Group Establishes Subsidiary in Indonesia
China Coal Technology and Engineering Group (CCTEG) recently held the unveiling ceremony of CCTEG Indonesia Development Co., Ltd. in Jakarta. The General Manager of CCTEG and the Secretary-General of the Indonesia Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly unveiled the company plaque, with representatives from the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, China Qinfa Group, China Railway Indonesia Company, and other enterprises attending as witnesses. The Indonesian subsidiary is the first full-chain mining service enterprise established by CCTEG in Southeast Asia, mainly providing intelligent mine design and construction, supply of high-end coal mining equipment, geological assurance and disaster prevention technologies, and coal washing plant optimization solutions. At the ceremony, the Indonesian subsidiary
Xpeng X9 Wins Best Luxury EV Award in Indonesia
The Xpeng X9 recently beat Denza D9 and Kia EV9 GT Line in the 2025 Carvaganza Editors' Choice awards, winning the "Best Luxury EV" award, which is expected to enhance brand credibility and drive sales growth in the Indonesian market. Exclusive Indonesian distributor ERAL (a subsidiary of Erajaya) has received 800 orders, approaching the 2025 target of 1,100 units. Showrooms in Jakarta and Tangerang have been put into operation, and the after-sales service system is being continuously improved. The automotive business contributes an 18% gross margin to ERAA
Indonesia and China Deepen Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation
The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) was recently held in Nanning, Guangxi (September 17-21, 2025). South Kalimantan Province participated as Indonesia's "City of Charm," promoting the internationalization of the local economy. Liuzhou Vocational and Technical College reached vocational education cooperation with Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, and Guangxi Kehong Company signed an MOU on agriculture with Indonesia's CV Menata Citra Selaras. Both sides focus on new energy, green industry, and agricultural product processing (including the palm oil industry chain), exploring cross-border industrial chain construction and investment
Indonesian Nickel Mining Association Supports Government's Suspension of 190 Mining Companies
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources recently suspended 190 mining companies (including 39 nickel companies) for failing to fulfill reclamation guarantee obligations (violating Government Regulation No. 78 of 2010). The Secretary General of the Indonesian Nickel Mining Association (APNI) recently issued a statement supporting the government's efforts to regulate the industry order and ensure fair competition for compliant companies. He also urged member companies to make up the guarantee within the deadline and submit reclamation plans, integrating reclamation compliance into the national ESG standards (environmental pillar). The ESG standard framework includes: Environment (E) reclamation progress, tailings management, water resource recycling
Indonesia Requires Enterprises to Comply with Job Vacancy Reporting Regulations
The Minister of Manpower recently required enterprises to comply with job vacancy reporting regulations. According to Presidential Regulation No. 57 of 2023 (Perpres 57/2023), all enterprises must report job vacancies through the government platform Karirhub (SIAPKerja application). Enterprises are required to report the status of filled positions after recruitment is completed, and they are also allowed to post information synchronously through government-certified private recruitment platforms. The Ministry of Manpower will implement phased compliance audits starting in 2026. Non-compliant enterprises will face administrative sanctions (e.g., restrictions on labor services); compliant enterprises may receive