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        "msgid": "singapore-pm-affirms-long-term-investment-commitment-in-indonesia-1783360223",
        "date": "2026-07-06 22:49:34",
        "title": "Singapore PM Affirms Long-Term Investment Commitment in Indonesia",
        "author": " ",
        "source": "GALERT",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Investment",
        "summary": "Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has reaffirmed his nation's commitment to long-term investment in Indonesia, citing strong confidence in the country's economic prospects. Wong highlighted the success of joint projects like the Kendal Industrial Park and the Batam-Bintan-Karimun free trade zone as evidence of this deepening partnership. The collaboration aims to further boost investment, create jobs, and strengthen supply chain resilience between the two nations.",
        "content": "<p>Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has affirmed his country\u2019s\ncommitment to continuing its investment in Indonesia, based on a strong\nbelief in the nation\u2019s economic future. Speaking at a press conference\nfollowing a leaders\u2019 retreat in Jakarta on Monday, 6 July 2026, Wong\nstated that Singapore\u2019s confidence is reflected in its actions.\n\u201cSingapore is very confident about Indonesia\u2019s future. We want Indonesia\nto succeed, because our futures are very closely intertwined,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>According to data from the Ministry of Investment and\nDownstreaming\/BKPM, Singapore remains the largest foreign investor in\nIndonesia, with investments reaching US$ 17.4 billion in 2025. Wong\nnoted that this consistent investment is a concrete demonstration of\ntrust and brings tangible benefits, including business development,\ndownstreaming, digital infrastructure, and job creation for\nIndonesians.<\/p>\n<p>Wong highlighted the success of the Batam, Bintan, and Karimun (BBK)\nregion, which is rapidly transforming into a dynamic digital hub. He\nalso pointed to the 10th anniversary of the Kendal Industrial Park (KIK)\nin 2026 as a prime example of a successful strategic partnership. The\npark, a joint venture between Singapore\u2019s Sembcorp Development and\nIndonesia\u2019s PT Jababeka Tbk, is a special economic zone spanning a\nplanned 2,200 hectares. Wong expressed hope that its expansion would\nattract more investment and create further employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond physical infrastructure, Wong said both countries are\nexploring new opportunities in advanced technology and the digital\neconomy. He also stressed a shared commitment to strengthening supply\nchain resilience amid growing bilateral trade and investment, ensuring\nboth nations can navigate global economic challenges and remain\ncompetitive within the ASEAN region.<\/p>",
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