Indonesia Offers 24 Housing Projects to Investors
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing offered 24 housing projects to investors at the 2025 International Infrastructure Conference, including standard residential and vertical housing projects located across multiple regions in Indonesia, with a total investment requirement of approximately 55.17 trillion rupiah. The projects adopt different models such as public-private partnerships and joint ventures. Key projects include Karawaci City in Tangerang, a vertical housing project comprising 14 towers with 3,136 housing units, 50% allocated for low-income communities (MBR) and the rest for non-MBR. The project occupies 37,779 square meters, with assets under the State Asset Management Agency, currently undergoing the process of transferring land assets to the National Land Agency, with an investment value of USD 78,761,642 (approximately 1.33 trillion rupiah).
Indonesia Offers 46 Trillion-Rupiah Projects to Foreign Investors
Sino-Indonesian Cooperation to Build New Steel Plant with Annual Capacity of 3 Million Tons
Indonesian Industry Calls for Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Chinese Textiles
BAIC Officially Begins Local Vehicle Assembly in Indonesia
Indonesian Ministry of Public Works Launches 9 Major Projects Worth IDR 90.21 Trillion
At the International Infrastructure Conference (ICI), the Minister of Public Works presented 9 projects to investors with a total value of IDR 90.21 trillion. Among them, 5 water resource projects are valued at IDR 657.18 billion, including a 5.4 MW mini hydro power plant (PLTM) at Way Sekampung Dam, a 3.32 MW PLTM at Tapin Dam, a 7.4 MW PLTM at Leuwikeris Dam, a 3 MW PLTM at Cipanas Dam, and a 4.32 MW PLTM at Karalloe Dam. 3
Guangdong and Indonesian Entrepreneurs Strengthen Cooperation and Exchanges
China's automobile brand GAC Aion, in cooperation with local Indonesian dealer Indomobil Group, has officially commenced production on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at its first local assembly factory in Purwakarta, West Java. The initial plan is to produce 20,000 vehicles per year, with plans to increase annual production capacity to 50,000 vehicles in the coming years. The factory adopts the "Lighthouse Factory" concept, applying intelligent and environmentally friendly manufacturing systems, equipped with the latest technology and integrated production systems. It will also use advanced manufacturing systems already deployed in Chinese factories, capable of assembling various models from sedans to multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs).
GAC Aion Indonesia Factory Officially Begins Production
China's automobile brand GAC Aion, in cooperation with local Indonesian dealer Indomobil Group, has officially commenced production on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at its first local assembly factory in Purwakarta, West Java. The initial plan is to produce 20,000 vehicles per year, with plans to increase annual production capacity to 50,000 vehicles in the coming years. The factory adopts the "Lighthouse Factory" concept, applying intelligent and environmentally friendly manufacturing systems, equipped with the latest technology and integrated production systems. It will also use advanced manufacturing systems already deployed in Chinese factories, capable of assembling various models from sedans to multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs).
Indonesia Accelerates Data Center and Cloud Industry Development
The President Director of DCI Indonesia pointed out that Indonesia's data center and cloud industry is in a phase of rapid growth, driven by the surge in internet users and the increasing demand for digital data storage and processing. Although Indonesia is highly competitive in the ASEAN market with a large number of internet users, there is still a significant gap in per capita data center capacity compared to countries like Japan and Singapore. To meet domestic digital needs, the data center capacity deficit is substantial. Currently, the Indonesian government has issued important regulations to lay the foundation for data sovereignty and promote the development of domestic data centers. However, legal certainty and technical clarity in the implementation of these regulations still need further improvement to attract more foreign investment. Accelerating data center construction in Indonesia faces several major challenges, including infrastructure issues such as reliable electricity supply and uneven fiber optic network coverage outside the Greater Jakarta area; cumbersome and slow approval processes; and a shortage of specialized digital talent, especially in operations and cybersecurity. In addition, evolving regulations require in-depth study to ensure they do not hinder innovation and provide certainty for businesses. To promote the sustainable development of the data center ecosystem, cross-sector collaboration is needed—sectors such as energy, education, logistics, construction, finance, as well as technology regulation and data protection, should all play their roles. Meanwhile, the government's introduction of private sector participation in national data center projects is considered a strategic move to drive the country's digital transformation and enhance data sovereignty.
Indonesian Public Transport Company Accepts Chinese-Made Electric Buses
State-owned public transport company Perum Damri is strengthening its eco-friendly public transport services. The company has received 70 electric buses from China's Zhongtong, scheduled to be operational by the end of June. This is part of Damri's plan to operate 200 electric buses by the end of 2025, highlighting its role as a pioneer in sustainable public transport in Indonesia. Damri's head of corporate communications stated that these new buses demonstrate Damri's support for the government's clean energy transition plan and the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. These electric buses produce zero emissions, providing high comfort and efficiency for Jakarta's public transport users.
Chinese Steel Giant Collaborates to Build a 3 Million Ton Steel Plant
Indonesia's Krakatau Steel Group plans to provide over 500 hectares of land in the Krakatau Industrial Zone in Cilegon, Banten Province, to attract large-scale investment from China's Delong Steel Group (the world's 11th largest and China's 7th largest steel producer) and its Indonesian subsidiary PT Dexin Steel Indonesia. Delong aims to build a new steel plant in Indonesia through this collaboration, advancing its global布局. In May, a Krakatau Steel delegation visited Delong Group, signed a raw material procurement
Chinese Enterprises Build a 4 Million Square Meter Industrial Park in Indonesia
Earlier, the Huicheng District Economic and Trade Delegation held the "Huicheng District Investment Environment Promotion Conference and Indonesia Weilin Industrial Park Economic and Trade Activity Matching Meeting," showcasing Huicheng District's industrial advantages and investment opportunities, along with the signing ceremony for trade, investment, and the Indonesia Weilin Industrial Park project. The first phase of the industrial park covers a planned area of 4 million square meters, with functional zones including the production and manufacturing zone for product manufacturing, the bonded logistics zone for warehousing, logistics, and bonded business, and the comprehensive service support zone providing R&D, services, and other integrated support. The project is planned to be completed and put into operation within 18 months, embodying the "Weilin Speed." The three major functional zones are interconnected