Batang Industrial Zone Becomes a Popular Area for Chinese Enterprise Relocation
The Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KIT Batang) in Central Java Province actively welcomes the trend of Chinese factories relocating to Indonesia. The head stated that KIT Batang aims to become a strategic area supporting the transfer of foreign investment to Indonesia, with its infrastructure and land preparation meeting standards. Since the second half of 2024, Chinese investors have entered the area. As of the end of 2024, KIT Batang has signed land use agreements with seven Chinese industrial tenants covering 162.2 hectares of land, and two Chinese tenants are using ready-built factory buildings. Chinese tenants are involved in leather, steel
Chinese and Indonesian Enterprises Cooperate to Jointly Develop Battery Copper Foil Processing Plant
Indonesia's Nickel Production Cuts Will Lead to Higher Nickel Prices
75% of Indonesia's Tin Mines Controlled by State-Owned Enterprises
Indonesia Plans to Ban Influencers from Freely Reviewing Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics
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Indonesia Plans to Reduce Nickel Production This Year
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources acknowledged that the government is considering a review of the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) in the nickel industry to strike a balance between industrial demand and the sustainable development of local entrepreneurs. The policy aims to align the RKAB more closely with actual industry needs while giving local businesses opportunities to sell their products, preventing local entrepreneurs from facing difficulties in marketing their goods. Currently, no production cuts have been implemented, but the government will balance corporate RKAB requests with existing industry capacity and pay attention to local entrepreneurs. Additionally, the Director General of Minerals and Coal emphasized that a comprehensive evaluation of RKABs for mining companies, particularly nickel companies, for 2024–2026 will be conducted to avoid overly aggressive nickel production. If companies fail to comply with mine reclamation guarantees, production may be reduced. In 2024, nickel ore production is approximately 215 million tons per year, and production may be lowered in 2025 in response to continuously falling prices.
Indonesia Bans Copper Concentrate Exports Starting This Year
On January 1, 2025, the Indonesian government officially implemented a ban on the export of copper concentrate. This ban dashed the hopes of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) to extend its copper concentrate export permit after a fire at its processing and refining facility located in the Gresik Special Economic Zone (KEK) Gresik JIIPE, East Java. The Director of Industrial and Mining Product Exports at the Ministry of Trade stated that according to Minister of Trade Regulation No. 10 of 2024, the list of prohibited exports from January 1, 2025, includes copper ores and copper concentrates under specific codes.
BYD to Supply New Energy Vehicles to Grab in Southeast Asia
BYD will provide 50,000 new energy vehicles to Grab driver partners in Southeast Asia, covering Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This will have a positive impact on the development of new energy transportation across the region. Models offered include Denza D9, Yuan PLUS, Seal, and M6, catering to different user needs. The General Manager of BYD's Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division stated that BYD is committed to building an emission-free ecosystem and supporting Grab's fleet and driver partners. According to the agreement, BYD will provide competit
Indonesia's New Energy Investment Demand Reaches 1,100 Trillion Rupiah
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources targets increasing electricity installed capacity to 70 GW, with 60% coming from New and Renewable Energy (EBT). This target will be reflected in the 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan revision. Based on this draft, the investment demand for EBT projects is estimated at 1,100 trillion rupiah, with grid interconnection investment at around 400 trillion rupiah and power plant investment at about 600-700 trillion rupiah. To support the national economic growth target of 8% under President Prabowo's leadership, a significant increase in electricity installed capacity is needed. Previously the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry
Wuling's Cumulative Production in Indonesia Reaches 160,000 Vehicles
SAIC Wuling Indonesia held a ceremony to celebrate the production of 160,000 vehicles in Indonesia. This production is to support domestic demand and for export to the ASEAN market. The general manager of SAIC-GM-Wuling stated that this momentum proves Wuling's genuine commitment to supporting the development of Indonesia's automotive industry, especially in the new energy vehicle sector. Since starting operations in Indonesia seven years ago, Wuling has continuously strengthened its position as a trusted brand in the Indonesian market and a key player in the electric vehicle field. The figure of 160,000 units is the result of the efforts and exploration of SAIC-GM-Wuling's global partners in pursuing the vision of 'Building the Future, Expanding the International Market'. Besides that,
Indonesia's Mineral Downstreaming Drives Economic Development
Indonesia continues to optimize its natural resource potential through the mineral industry downstreaming program. As of 2024, the program has had a significant impact on building a value-added economy, focusing on commodities such as copper, bauxite, and silica sand. The mineral downstreaming was initially achieved by constructing copper and bauxite smelters and developing silica sand raw material products. Mineral downstreaming has enabled Indonesia to no longer just export raw materials, but to start producing high-value-added products domestically, such as copper cathodes, alumina, silica sand-based products, etc., becoming an important way to achieve national economic independence. PT Freeport