Indonesia's Coal Exports to China and India Decline
As of May 2025, Indonesia's coal exports to China fell 15% year-on-year, and exports to India fell 7% year-on-year. The main reasons for the decline include intensified international price competition, with coal products from Russia, Mongolia, Australia and other countries becoming more price-competitive, squeezing Indonesia's market share; at the same time, China's high inventory levels — coal stocks did not decline after the Chinese New Year as in previous years — and weak import demand have reduced reliance on Indonesian coal. The Director General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated there is no need to panic and suggested shifting to explore new markets such as ASEAN. He also questioned the transportation cost issues of Mongolian coal, arguing that its geographical disadvantage may weaken price competitiveness.
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Approximately 90% of Industrial Land in Indonesia Remains Undeveloped
Approximately 90% of planned industrial land in Indonesia remains undeveloped, presenting enormous investment potential. On Sumatra Island, the total industrial land area is about 185,400 hectares, with only 13,000 hectares (around 7%) being utilized. On Java Island, the total industrial land area is approximately 350,500 hectares, with only 34,000 hectares utilized. However, the Activity and Land Use Suitability Permit (KKPR) is incomplete, the integration of Regional Spatial Plans (RDTR) with the Online Single Submission System (OSS) is slow, and there are obstacles in the land acquisition and release process. The government aims to integrate 2,000 RDTRs into the OSS system by 2025; as of mid-2025, only 367 integrations have been completed, with the rest still undergoing synchronization and digitization processes.
Indonesian Industry Unhappy Over Government's Termination of Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Yarn
Indonesia has decided to stop imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of synthetic filament yarn from China, a decision stemming from a recently leaked internal document from the Ministry of Trade recommending not to extend the anti-dumping duties on related products. This decision has faced strong opposition from domestic textile industry players, who argue that the government did not follow legal procedures in handling the recommendations of the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee. According to trade laws, the government is obligated to take anti-dumping measures against imported products sold below normal prices that harm domestic industries. The committee has determined that Chinese synthetic filament yarn constitutes dumping and recommended imposing duties, but the government did not adopt this recommendation, causing discontent among textile industry players who feel betrayed by the policy.
Chery Battery Tested in Jakarta Seawater Immersion for Nearly 54 Hours Without Anomalies
Chery Tiggo 8 CSH car battery underwent seawater immersion testing at PIK 2 Beach in Jakarta, with the battery actually immersed for 53 hours and 51 minutes, exceeding the planned 48 hours. After immersion, the battery was reinstalled in the vehicle and operated normally; technician inspections showed no significant impact. The test aims to verify the durability and safety of the battery system. Previously, this battery had completed extreme challenges in China including spiral rollover, two-vehicle collision, and seven-vehicle stacking pressure test (over 48 hours). The corrosiveness and conductivity of seawater far exceed ordinary rainwater, easily accelerating metal corrosion and insulation degradation. Traditional
Indonesia Conditionally Approves TikTok's Acquisition of Tokopedia
Indonesia's Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has conditionally approved the acquisition of shares in PT Tokopedia by TikTok Nusantara Pte Ltd. Earlier speculation suggested the acquisition might trigger monopolistic behavior, and KPPU investigators had reported that the transaction could lead to monopoly or unfair business competition. Conditions imposed by KPPU include ensuring payment methods and logistics choices remain open and not tied to various promotions or discounts; prohibiting abuse of market dominance, including predatory pricing
Chinese Enterprises Participate in Building Indonesia Gas Turbine Power Plant Project
The 4×18 MW gas turbine power station EPC project, constructed by PowerChina and supporting PT.KOLAKA NICKEL INDONESIA (KNI) nickel-cobalt hydroxide facility in the Pomala Industrial Park of Huayou Cobalt Indonesia, officially commenced. This is PowerChina's first gas turbine project supporting nickel-cobalt hydroxide in Indonesia. The project team made full preparations, and on-site construction personnel, machinery, generators, tools, and measuring instruments passed strict inspections by the supervisor and owner, obtaining approval to start. The project team carried out advanced planning, meticulous organization, and efficient promotion of all preparatory work, laying the foundation for project implementation.
Indonesia Exempts Synthetic Fiber from China from Anti-Dumping Duties
The Minister of Trade recently decided to exempt imports of certain synthetic filament yarns from China from anti-dumping duties. This policy is based on a comprehensive assessment of the domestic textile industry's current situation and input from relevant stakeholders. Domestic production capacity for certain synthetic filament yarns cannot meet downstream industry demand, as most manufacturers produce only for their own use, resulting in limited market supply. Continuing to impose anti-dumping duties would increase production costs for downstream industries and weaken their market competitiveness. Minister of Finance Regulation No. 46 of 2023 already imposes safeguard duties on polyester staple fibers from India, China, and Taiwan. Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the textile industry's contribution to GDP
Three Key Industrial Parks under the Two-Country Twin-Park Scheme
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has driven the signing of two strategic memorandums of understanding with China, focusing on strengthening industrial and supply chain cooperation and the implementation of the Two-Country Twin-Park project. This cooperation was reached during the Chinese Premier's visit to Indonesia. The key parks include the Batang Integrated Industrial Estate: covering approximately 500 hectares, aiming to become the "Indonesian version of Shenzhen" by drawing on the Shenzhen industrial zone development model. The Bintan Industrial Estate: located in the Riau Islands, planned to benchmark against Fujian Province's industrial zones for industrial synergy. A third unnamed park completes the total of three industrial zones included in the cooperation framework. This project is expected to attract foreign investment, with initial development investment in the Batang park estimated at