Chinese Enterprise's Copper Smelting Project in Indonesia Successfully Completes Final Acceptance
The signing ceremony of the Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) for the Indonesia Amman Copper Smelting Project, constructed by China Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. (NFC), was recently held successfully in Beijing. Representatives from NFC and PT Amman Mineral Industri signed the acceptance documents, marking the full achievement of the contract construction goals for this key overseas project and the successful completion of the final acceptance. It also signifies that the strategic cooperation between the two parties has entered a new phase of comprehensive deepening.
Tencent Cloud Releases Full Suite of AI Agent Solutions in Indonesia
Tencent Cloud recently held the AI Executive Day Summit in Jakarta, officially launching a full suite of AI agent soluti...
Chinese Enterprise's 1.25 Trillion IDR New Capital Comprehensive Project Officially Starts Construction
rnrnThe construction of Indonesia's new capital Nusantara (IKN) recently reached an important investment milestone. Chinese foreign-funded enterprise PT Star Bright International Investment officially commenced construction of a local integrated park project, marking the first foreign-funded self-built construction project in the new capital, with a total investment of up to 1.25 trillion IDR. The project is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2026, injecting strong foreign investment momentum into the new capital's development. The project is located in the prime area of Zone 1B, the government core area of the new capital, covering 15,501 square meters, holding extremely high strategic value. The new capital
New Model of Chinese Enterprises Going Global Empowers Indonesia's Industrial Upgrading
rnrnAs China has long been a stable core force in the global industrial and supply chains, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises are moving beyond the single-product export model to deeply cultivate overseas local markets and achieve localized integrated development. A recent CCTV special report focused on Karawang, Indonesia, providing an in-depth analysis of SANY Group's localized achievements in the country, showcasing a development model where Chinese enterprises deeply integrate into local development, jointly build stable industrial chains, and achieve mutual benefits. The report visited SANY's Karawang production base in Indonesia, where newly rolled-off excavators stood ready, attracting many local Indonesian large clients for procurement cooperation. Local companies admitted that Indonesia, with its numerous islands and complex terrain, faces high cross-island logistics costs, long equipment maintenance chains, and delayed supply of core components, which have long constrained key projects such as mining development, island infrastructure, and road and bridge construction.
Debt Negotiations for China-Indonesia Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Progress Smoothly
rnrnThe Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia revealed to the media on the sidelines of the 2026 China-Indonesia Think Tank and Media Forum that the debt negotiations regarding the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail are progressing very smoothly. The Chinese side continues to maintain close communication with various relevant Indonesian ministries and agencies, and the overall negotiation process is on track. When asked about the specific content of the agreement reached between the two sides, the ambassador stated that relevant details are not yet convenient to disclose, but confirmed that all consultation procedures are advancing well. He particularly clarified the nature of the funds: the Chinese side is not directly lending to the Indonesian government, but rather the Chinese government provides funds to the China Development Bank (CDB), which then disburses the loan to support the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail (Whoosh) project. It does not constitute a direct external debt between the two governments
Indonesia Establishes Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Special Committee
Indonesian President Prabowo recently signed Presidential Decree No. 29 of 2026, making the second amendment to Presidential Decree No. 107 of 2015, officially establishing the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Special Committee and appointing the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development as the committee chairman. The decree was signed on May 12, 2026, clarifying the committee structure and core responsibilities. According to the new regulation, the committee has two core positions: chairman and vice chairman. The chairman is held by the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, and the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs serves as vice chairman. The committee members cover multiple core ministries and institutions.
China-Indonesia Joint Venture Lithium Battery Factory to Start Production in July
Indonesia Battery Corporation, together with Ningbo Bangpu Cycle under CATL, is jointly building a lithium battery factory in Karawang, scheduled to commence production in July 2026. Currently, the overall project construction and preparation progress has reached 90%, and President Prabowo is expected to attend the inauguration ceremony. According to the President Director of Indonesia Battery Corporation, the joint venture battery factory will have an annual production capacity of 6.9 GWh. After production begins, it will mass-produce two mainstream power batteries: NMC lithium batteries and LFP batteries, with a clear capacity allocation: LFP batteries account for 80%, and NMC batteries account for 20%. The application scenarios for the two types of batteries
Two Major Indonesian Coal Companies' Coal-to-Methanol Project to Start Construction by Year-End
The CEO of PT Alumina Mining Indonesia revealed that the coal deep processing to methanol project jointly promoted by the company and PT East Kalimantan Raw Coal Company is scheduled to officially start construction at the end of 2026. The project uses coal gasification technology to produce methanol, with an annual design capacity of 2 million tons. The raw material is specifically low-quality coal with a calorific value of 3,400 kcal/kg, requiring approximately 7.7 million tons of coal annually. The total capital investment is as high as US$2.5 billion, equivalent to approximately IDR 43.54 trillion. According to the plan, the entire cycle of engineering design, equipment procurement, and construction will take three years from the start of construction, with commercial operation expected by the end of 2029.
Chinese Enterprises Win Bids for Two Major Indonesian Port Projects
The Second Company of CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. recently secured two major projects: the Indonesia Sinar Mas factory port and the Indonesia Nanshan Aluminum port. This follows the company's 2026 wins of the No. 1 and No. 2 finished product warehouse construction projects in Indonesia. These two port infrastructure projects mark a simultaneous push for both land and water engineering, actively implementing the annual work plan of CCCC and steadily planning for high-quality overseas business development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The Indonesia Sinar Mas factory port is located along the Batang River in South Sumatra Province, with plans for six high-pile berths and supporting facilities including approximately 10,000 square meters of cargo yard.
Indonesia International Coal and Energy Industry Expo Concludes
On May 13, the three-day 2026 Indonesia International Coal and Energy Industry Expo (ICEE 2026) successfully concluded at the Jakarta International Expo. With the theme "New Energy Development, New Future of Cooperation", the expo covered an exhibition area of 20,000 square meters, gathered over 150 leading domestic and international enterprises, attracted more than 600 buyers and 15,000 professional visitors. Professional buyers covered 70% of Indonesia's coal production capacity, injecting strong momentum into China-Indonesia energy cooperation and the green intelligent transformation of Southeast Asian mining. This edition achieved comprehensive upgrades in scale, exhibitors, and audience, forming a strong industrial cluster effect.
Indonesia's State Electricity Company Launches Large-Scale Solar PV Project
PLN, Indonesia's state electricity company, has officially launched the Nusantara Solar One photovoltaic power plant project, with a total installed capacity of 1,225 GW, adopting an integrated procurement and development model called GIGA ONE. The project's tender process officially began on April 30, 2026. GIGA ONE is a breakthrough in Indonesia's procurement model for large-scale renewable energy power plants, bundling multiple solar PV projects into a single strategic package to create advantages of scale, optimizing project economic efficiency while providing investors with more stable and predictable project guarantees. The President Director of PLN stated that this integrated
Indonesian Mining and Defense Giants Advance Copper-Gold Downstream Processing
Indonesian state-owned mining group MIND ID's subsidiary PT Freeport Indonesia has entered into a strategic collaboration with state-owned defense industry group DEFEND ID to build a brass rolling mill and brass casting production line at the Gresik Industrial Park in East Java, with an annual capacity of 10,000 tons. Leveraging its own copper mine resources, the initiative aims to optimize copper supply, support Indonesia's defense and military industry, and fill gaps in the ammunition component supply chain. To further absorb Freeport's cathode copper output and meet domestic manufacturing demand, MIND ID plans to expand copper rod and copper wire production facilities with a designed annual capacity of 300,000 tons, along with an ancillary annual production of 10
Indonesia Advances Seven Major Fertilizer Industry Upgrade Projects
Indonesia's state-owned fertilizer holding company (PIHC) is accelerating the domestic fertilizer industry upgrade, simultaneously advancing seven new and renovation factory projects across multiple locations to significantly boost overall production capacity, improve the subsidized fertilizer control system, and strengthen the foundation for national food production. PIHC's Operations Director announced the plan at the 2026 Indonesia Food Summit held in Jakarta. The total investment for the seven projects amounts to 77 trillion rupiah, with factories being completed and put into operation in phases. Most projects are expected to achieve commercial operations between 2027 and 2029, and all seven projects are scheduled for full completion and production by 2029. Seven
Indonesia Plans to Build Floating Solar Power Plants on Reservoir Surfaces
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is jointly conducting a reservoir survey and planning with the Ministry of Public Works, aiming to vigorously develop floating solar photovoltaic power plants (PLTS apung) on reservoir surfaces to accelerate the achievement of the national strategic target of 100 GW total solar installed capacity. The Director General of New Energy, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated at the recent launch ceremony of Indonesia's 1 GW rooftop solar program that, according to preliminary calculations, if 20% of the water surface area of reservoirs under construction and existing reservoirs managed by the Ministry of Public Works were developed for floating solar, it could add more than 15 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity, becoming an important pillar for Indonesia to achieve its solar target.
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Operations to Be Fully Taken Over by Indonesian Government
The Minister of Finance recently confirmed that the Indonesian government will officially take over the operations of PT KCIC, the Indonesia-China joint venture operating the Whoosh Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway. The matter is basically settled, with only formal legal and administrative procedures remaining. He told media at the Jakarta Presidential Palace complex that the takeover plan for KCIC is clear and definite, but due to the involvement of multiple parties, specific details are temporarily not for public disclosure and will be announced by relevant parties at an appropriate time. He emphasized that core takeover arrangements have been agreed upon, and only follow-up procedures need to be completed. Meanwhile, the Indonesian State-Owned Enterprise Asset Management Agency (BP BUMN)
Chinese-Invested Melamine Project Becomes Milestone for Indonesia's Downstream Industrialization
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs recently stated that the first melamine project in Indonesia, invested by a Chinese company, is an important milestone in Indonesia's efforts to advance industrial downstreaming and increase industrial added value. On that day, the groundbreaking ceremony for Indonesia's first melamine project, invested by Jiapu United Technology Co., Ltd., was held in the Gresik Special Economic Zone, East Java. In his video speech, he pointed out that the project uses locally produced natural gas as raw material, which is first processed into liquid ammonia, then extended to high-value-added downstream industrial chains. Once completed, it will strongly support the development of Indonesia's agriculture, chemical industry, and other strategic manufacturing sectors, while expanding export opportunities and significantly enhancing Indonesia's competitiveness in the global chemical industry chain.
Two-Country Twin-Park Marine Equipment Manufacturing Park Transitions to Above-Ground Main Structure Construction
The China-Indonesia "Two-Country Twin-Park" Marine Equipment Manufacturing Park project recently successfully completed the hoisting of its first steel column, marking the official transition from underground foundation construction to the critical above-ground main structure construction phase, laying a solid foundation for subsequent project construction. Under on-site command and coordination, the truck crane smoothly lifted the steel column and precisely placed it at the predetermined position of the foundation cap in Zone B of Building 1#. The entire hoisting process was standardized and orderly, achieving success in a single attempt. The project is undertaken by Yuanhong Two-Country Twin-Park (Fujian) Holding Group Co., Ltd., located in Chengtou Town, Fuqing City, with a total construction area of 92,333 square meters, planned to build
Chinese Company Adds 380 Million Yuan to Expand Nitrile Glove Capacity in Indonesia
Amid the global upgrade of medical protection demands and supply chain restructuring, China's leading disposable protective glove enterprise, Zhonghong Medical, is accelerating its overseas expansion, increasing the total investment in the Phase I 20 nitrile glove production lines at its Indonesia base from 1.092 billion yuan to 1.477 billion yuan, an increase of 35.26%. The core objective is to enhance production line efficiency and digital intelligence level, building internationally advanced production capacity. This capital increase mainly stems from two aspects of increased investment: first, to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the new production lines in efficiency, cost, and product quality, significantly increasing investment in automation control, intelligent equipment, and supporting facilities, with an increase of
Glodon's Southeast Asia Strategy Upgrade: Full Localization of Software to Meet Indonesia's National Needs
Glodon, a Chinese-invested enterprise, recently sent its director and senior vice president to Indonesia for market research and client visits. They held in-depth discussions with Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) and CSCEC 8th Bureau Overseas Indonesia, completed a strategic cooperation award ceremony, and also negotiated cooperation with local enterprises and business associations such as Sinar Mas Group, Agung Sedayu Group, and the Indonesia Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Centered on key topics such as digital transformation, joint talent cultivation, and the implementation of global version quantity surveying software, this trip aligns with the needs of Indonesia's construction industry, marking Glodon's
Chinese Capital Participates in New Capital Real Estate Project for the First Time
Indonesian Hainan General Chamber of Commerce Chairman and Head of PT Star Bright, Mr. Lu Keming, formally held the project signing and launch ceremony with the New Capital Investment Authority in the new capital Nusantara, marking the official implementation of the "Indonesia-China Friendship Apartment" project and becoming an important milestone for Chinese enterprises participating in the construction of the new capital. As the first commercial apartment project in the core area of Nusantara and also the first real estate project invested by Chinese capital, the launch of the "Indonesia-China Friendship Apartment" fills the gap in commercial housing development in the core area of the new capital, providing high-quality residential facilities for international enterprises and various talents stationed in the new capital.