8 International Retail Brands Officially Enter Jakarta's High-End Malls
In September 2025, eight international retail brands announced their entry into high-end malls in Jakarta, covering food, fashion, lifestyle and other sectors, reflecting international brands' confidence in Indonesia's consumer market. The brands and their locations are: Korean food brand Samyuga at Lippo Mall Puri, American footwear brand Red Wings Shoes at Lotte Mall Jakarta, and high-end luggage brand Samsonite Black Label at Plaza Indonesia.
Geely's Farizon Auto Officially Enters Indonesian Market
Indonesia Invites Investors to Participate in Giant Sea Wall Project Financing
Kendal to Become World's Largest Electric Vehicle Battery Production Base
China-Indonesia Joint Development of IDR 2.6 Trillion Waste-to-Energy Project
China-Chile Joint Venture Invests USD 70 Million in Mining Steel Ball Plant
In September 2025, Chilean steel company Elecmetal and China's Longteng Group, through their joint venture PT Elecmetal Longteng Indonesia, invested USD 70 million to build a mining steel ball production base in Batang, Central Java Province. This project is the first major investment following the signing of the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Of the total investment, USD 40 million is allocated for fixed assets and USD 30 million for working capital; Elecmetal (Chile) and Longteng (China) each hold a 50% stake; the plant plans to produce high-quality grinding balls for the global mining market.
Indonesia Sets Waste-to-Energy Electricity Price at USD 0.2/kWh
The Indonesian government has announced a uniform electricity sales price of USD 0.2/kWh (approximately IDR 3,000) for waste-to-energy projects, with no negotiation allowed for investors. The policy was announced by the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs at the Presidential Palace, aiming to accelerate waste management solutions across 33 provinces nationwide. The project is managed by the National Investment Institution Danantara, with a target completion of 1-1.5 years. Coverage includes 33 locations such as Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali, with daily waste processing capacities of 1,000-2,500 tons. The government will conduct transparent open tenders, and technical proposals must comply with uniform standards.
24,000 Tons of Uranium Reserves Discovered in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has disclosed the discovery of 24,112 tons of uranium and thorium reserves in Melawi Regency, West Kalimantan Province, which will become a key raw material for future nuclear power plants (PLTN). According to the 2025-2034 National Electricity Plan (RUPTL), this area has been designated as a priority region for nuclear energy development. The development plan states that the Sumatra and Kalimantan systems will pioneer initial construction, with 28 survey points nationwide capable of supporting 70 GW of nuclear power plant capacity. The project strictly adheres to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards, including fuel supply and radioactive waste management.
Indonesia's Weapon Imports Surge 43.9% in 2025
According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Indonesia's weapon imports from January to July 2025 reached USD 65.04 million (approximately IDR 1.06 trillion), an increase of 43.9% compared to the same period in 2024. Major import categories include military weapons (HS 93019000) totaling USD 46.83 million, mainly from the UAE (USD 25.84 million), the United States (USD 11.58 million), and Italy (USD 7.30 million). Ammunition and explosives (HS 93069010) totaled USD 17.84 million, mainly from France (USD 12.66 million), Czech Republic (USD 2.52 million), and South Korea (USD 1.67 million).
Danantara Group Plans Nickel Smelting Projects in Indonesia
rnrnIndonesian investment group Danantara recently announced two major nickel investment plans, including an HPAL project in partnership with Chinese company GEM, signing a $1.42 billion agreement to build a wet冶炼 plant with an annual capacity of 66,000 tons of mixed hydroxide nickel, in collaboration with Brazil's Vale Indonesia. GEM has invested $30 million to jointly establish a metallurgical laboratory with Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) to support the development of the Indonesian Green Industrial Park (IGIP), expected to create 80,000 jobs. rnrnAdditionally, there is a proposed acquisition of the GNI nickel pig iron plant, considering an injection of $20 billion to acquire PT GNI, a subsidiary of Jiangsu Delong Nickel Industry, aiming to alleviate operational difficulties caused by the parent company's financial crisis (current capacity is only 30%-40%, with 12 production lines halted). Experts believe the HPAL project holds greater strategic value, while the GNI acquisition would require assuming its legacy debts and pressure to upgrade the RKEF technology production lines. rnrnGNI currently relies on a $60 million syndicated loan to maintain medium-term liquidity, with outstanding payments to energy and nickel ore suppliers yet to be resolved. Danantara's CEO stated that both investments are in the due diligence stage, with final decisions dependent on compliance assessments. This move will strengthen Indonesia's position in the global nickel supply chain, but requires balancing short-term restructuring risks with long-term returns.
Chinese Enterprise Assists Central Java in Developing Waste-to-Energy Project
Jepara Regency Government in Central Java recently signed a cooperation agreement with China's Zhejiang Jinjiang Environment Group, planning to convert domestic waste into renewable energy starting in 2026. The project aims to address the overloaded landfill issues and promote green economy development. The project uses Chinese technology to convert valueless residual waste into energy, achieving 100% waste utilization; housewives and other groups can earn extra income through waste sorting, while recyclables such as plastic and metal are still handled by residents; it also supports Jepara in building an "environmental protection demonstration zone", completely changing
China-Indonesia Enterprises Cooperate to Develop Indonesian Industrial Gas Market
Indonesian industrial gas leader PT Samator Indo Gas (AGII) recently announced a strategic partnership with Chinese companies to jointly develop the industrial gas and clean energy sectors. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China IG Member Alliance (CIGMA) to establish "China-Indonesia Gas and Clean Energy Joint Working Group", focusing on advancing new technologies such as hydrogen processing. Samator currently operates 58 industrial gas plants and 103 filling stations across 29 provinces in Indonesia. The company