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Archive: 30 April 2025

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LG Energy Solution Plans Additional US$1.7 Billion Investment in Indonesia

JAKARTA — Investment and Downstreaming Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani revealed that LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) plans to add US$1.7 billion (approximately Rp28.49 trillion at an exchange rate of Rp16,761) in investment.

LG Maintains Major Investment Commitment to Indonesia's EV Battery Ecosystem Despite Partial Withdrawal

NERACA Jakarta – Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani stated that LG, previously reported to have cancelled its investment in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem project, has not entirely withdrawn from the project's development.

Three Sectors Drive Jakarta's Investment Realisation in Q1 2025

The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has recorded three sectors with the largest contributions to Jakarta's investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025.

IMF Projects Indonesia's Economic Growth at Just 4.7% for 2025-2026, Far Below Government's 8% Target

JAKARTA – Indonesia's economic growth for 2025-2026 is projected at only around 4.7%, well short of the 8% growth target pledged by the Prabowo administration. This was the focus of a public discussion held by Universitas Paramadina Jakarta, entitled "IMF Predicts Indonesia's Economic Growth for...

Indonesia's Q1 2025 Investment Reaches Rp 465.2 Trillion, Downstreaming Sector Surges 80 Per Cent

JAKARTA — The government recorded Indonesia's investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025 at Rp 465.2 trillion. Of this total, investment in the downstreaming sector reached Rp 136.3 trillion, contributing 29.3 per cent of total realised investment.

France's Eramet Plans to Expand Downstream Investment at Indonesia's Weda Bay Industrial Park

French company Eramet SA plans to expand its investment in the downstream sector at Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in North Maluku. The plan was conveyed by Eramet to the government some time ago. "Their boss came here and met with us.

Lenovo Laptop and PC Assembly Facility Inaugurated in Batam

BATAM – Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, attended the inauguration of Lenovo's laptop and personal computer (PC) assembly facility at PT Sat Nusapersada on Tuesday (29/4/2025). The inauguration of the laptop and PC facility, which has met Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulations,...

Apindo Warns Government Not to Be Complacent Despite Positive Q1 2025 Investment Performance

JAKARTA, investor.id - The Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo) has assessed that investment performance is on a positive trend in Q1 2025. However, the government must not become complacent, as significant challenges remain in achieving the investment realisation target of Rp 1,905.

Jababeka Industrial Estate Plans to Build Indonesia's Largest Industrial Innovation Centre, IndiaTechZone

The Jababeka Industrial Estate plans to expand its facilities by establishing Indonesia's largest industrial innovation centre, named IndiaTechZone. The aim is to strengthen its role as an educational industrial tourism destination in Cikarang, as envisaged by the Bekasi Regency administration.

Investment Minister to Collaborate Danantara with GP Ansor's Holding Company BUMA

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani plans to foster collaboration between Danantara and Badan Usaha Milik Ansor (BUMA), a holding company owned by Gerakan Pemuda (GP) Ansor.

Jakarta's Investment Realisation Surges to Rp69.8 Trillion in Q1 2025, Highest Nationwide

Jakarta – Investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province continued to surge in 2025. According to data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Jakarta's investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March) was the highest in...

LG's Withdrawal from Indonesia's US$7.7 Billion EV Battery Project Driven by US Inflation Reduction Act

Jakarta — Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Nurul Ichwan, has revealed the reasons behind LG's withdrawal from an electric vehicle battery investment project in Indonesia. The project was valued at 11 trillion won, or US$7.

Apple Purchases Land to Build AirTag Factory in Batam, Three More Vendors in Talks to Invest in Indonesia

Investment Minister and BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani has said that multinational technology company Apple Inc. has purchased land to build an AirTag factory in Batam, Riau Islands. He affirmed that Apple's investment in Indonesia continues in line with the US company's commitments, despite geopolitical...

First Quarter 2025 Investment Realisation Reaches 24.4 Per Cent of Annual Target

JAKARTA — Investment realisation for the first quarter of 2025 has reached 24.4 per cent of the full-year target. According to Minister of Downstreaming and Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P Roeslani, first quarter investment realisation stood at Rp 465.

Deputy Investment Minister Visits BP Batam to Accelerate Investment Growth

Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday (29/4/2025) afternoon at the BP Batam...

Downstream Investment Reaches Rp 136.3 Trillion in Q1 2025

Jakarta, VIVA – The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation in the downstreaming sector reached Rp 136.3 trillion, or 29.3 per cent, in the first quarter of 2025. This figure rose 79.

Singapore Tops List of Five Largest Investors in Indonesia During First Quarter of 2025

Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani outlined the five principal investor countries in Indonesia during the first quarter of 2025. Singapore retained the top position with investment totalling US$4.

Apindo: Slowing Investment Growth Will Not Significantly Impact Economy

Jakarta — The Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo) has assessed that the slowdown in investment growth in Indonesia during the first quarter of 2025 will not significantly impact economic growth, as investment's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) remains lower than that of...

China's Huayou Has Invested US$8.8 Billion in Indonesia, Plans to Reach US$20 Billion

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani revealed that Chinese company Huayou has already invested US$8.8 billion in Indonesia, equivalent to approximately Rp147.

China's Huayou Ready to Replace LG in Indonesia's EV Battery Project as Government Opens Door to New Investors

The Indonesian government is opening opportunities for new investors in the strategic electric vehicle battery sector. Following LG's withdrawal from one of its major projects, Chinese company Huayou (Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt) has declared its readiness to take over LG's role and expand its...

Deputy Investment Minister Visits BP Batam to Accelerate Investment Growth

BATAM – Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his delegation were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday (29/4/2025) at the BP Batam...

Deputy Investment Minister Visits BP Batam to Accelerate Investment Growth

Batam — Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her team on Tuesday (29/4/2025) at the BP Batam...

Deputy Investment Minister Visits Batam to Accelerate Strategic Investment Growth

Efforts to accelerate the pace of national investment have entered a new chapter. Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, conducted a working visit to BP Batam on Tuesday (29/4/2025) to drive the acceleration of strategic investment growth in...

IMF Projects Indonesia's Economic Growth at Just 4.7%: Experts Warn of Structural Vulnerabilities

JAKARTA — Universitas Paramadina held a public discussion entitled "IMF Predicts Indonesia's Economic Growth for 2025-2026 at Only 4.7%: What Can Indonesia Do?" via Zoom on Monday (28/4/2025). In his presentation, Universitas Paramadina Vice Rector Handi Risza Idris revealed that the...

Huayou EV Battery Ecosystem Project in Indonesia to Use Latest Technology, Says Investment Minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani stated that the development of the electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem project in Indonesia with Chinese company Huayou will utilise the latest technology.

China's Huayou Set to Replace LG Energy Solution in Indonesia's EV Battery Supply Chain Project

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Investment and Downstreaming Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani said he has met with Chinese company Huayou to replace South Korean firm LG Energy Solution (LGES) in Indonesia's electric vehicle battery supply chain project.

Tax Revenue Reaches Rp322.6 Trillion in Q1 2025, Down 18.1% Year-on-Year

JAKARTA, DDTCNews – The Ministry of Finance has reported that tax revenue for the January-March 2025 period reached Rp322.6 trillion, equivalent to 14.7% of the Rp2,189.3 trillion target. This figure represents an 18.1% contraction year-on-year.

Indonesia Must Compete with Vietnam's Attractive Investment Incentives, Says BKPM Official

Jakarta — The Indonesian government faces stiff competition from Vietnam in attracting investment. According to Nurul Ichwan, Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Vietnam offers a number of highly attractive incentives to investors, including land...

Government Prepares 'Fictive Positive' Policy to Slash Investment Permit Delays

Jakarta – Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Nurul Ichwan, has identified the key obstacles that frequently hinder investment in Indonesia, chief among them the lengthy permit process.

Investment Realisation Reaches Rp465.2 Trillion in First Quarter of 2025

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp465.2 trillion, or 24.4 per cent of the government's 2025 target of Rp1,905.6 trillion.

Investment Realisation Reaches Rp465.2 Trillion in First Quarter of 2025

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp465.2 trillion, or 24.4 per cent of the government's 2025 target of Rp1,905.6 trillion.

Apple Set to Increase Investment in Indonesia, Says Minister Rosan Roeslani

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani has indicated that Apple will invest more in Indonesia, following the technology major's commitment to build an AirTag production facility in Batam, Riau Islands Province.

Investment Minister Addresses Thuggery at BYD Electric Vehicle Factory Project in Subang

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Investment and Downstreaming Minister, also head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P Roeslani has spoken out regarding thuggery practices occurring at the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD's factory project in the Subang Industrial Zone.

West Java Tops Foreign Direct Investment Destinations with US$2.2 Billion in Q1 2025

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) of Rp230.4 trillion, or 49.3% of total realised investment. Meanwhile, domestic direct investment stood at Rp234.8 trillion, or 50.

Central Government Strengthens Investment Drive in Batam Through Task Force and Service Desk

BATAM — The central government, through the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming, continues to push investment growth in Batam. This was marked by a working visit from Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, to the Batam Authority (BP Batam) on...

LG Maintains Commitment to Electric Vehicle Battery Project as Indonesia Seeks Faster Progress

Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani has stated that LG, previously reported to have cancelled its investment in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem project, has not entirely withdrawn from the development of the project.

Investment Minister Responds to Thuggery Targeting BYD Factory Construction in Subang

Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani has spoken out regarding acts of thuggery carried out by a mass organisation amid the construction of the BYD factory in Subang, West Java.

Huayou Invests US$8.8 Billion in Indonesia, Eyes Additional US$20 Billion

Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani has revealed that Chinese company Huayou is not only continuing the integrated electric vehicle battery supply chain ecosystem investment project abandoned by LG Energy Solution, but is also...

BKPM Confident Apple Remains Committed to Increasing Investment in Indonesia

JAKARTA — Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani stated that leading US technology company Apple is committed to increasing its investment value in Indonesia.

Deputy Investment Minister Visits BP Batam to Accelerate Investment Growth

Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his delegation were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday (29/4/2025) at the BP Batam Marketing Centre.

Rp1,500 Trillion in Investment Unrealised in 2024 Due to Licensing and Competitiveness Issues

Attracting investors to do business in Indonesia is no easy task, particularly amid worsening global economic uncertainty. Many capital owners are holding back funds from investing in various destination countries, including Indonesia.

Apple Commits to Increasing Investment Value in Indonesia

JAKARTA — Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani stated that leading American technology company Apple has committed to increasing its investment value in Indonesia.

Singapore Tops Indonesia's Largest Foreign Investors in Q1 2025, Not China

Jakarta — The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has recorded the five countries with the largest investments during the first quarter of 2025. Rather than China, the country occupying the top position as Indonesia's biggest investor is Singapore.

Ministry of Energy Hands Fate of Four Aneka Tambang Gold Exploration Permits to BKPM

JAKARTA. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has handed over the fate of four gold exploration Mining Business Permits (IUP) belonging to PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTM) to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).

China's Huayou to Invest Additional US$20 Billion in Indonesia

JAKARTA — Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani has announced that Chinese company Huayou plans to invest US$20 billion (approximately Rp 336 trillion at an assumed exchange rate of Rp 16,800) in Indonesia.

Government Assures South Korean Investment Will Continue to Rise Despite LG Energy Solution's Project Exit

Jakarta — The government has assured that investment from South Korea will continue to increase, following LG Energy Solution's withdrawal from one of its projects in Indonesia. In fact, LG is reportedly planning to expand one of its programmes with an investment worth US$1.

Trade War Turbulence Will Not Hinder Apple's Investment in Indonesia, Says Investment Minister Rosan

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani has said that trade war turbulence will not hinder Apple Inc.'s investment in Indonesia.

South Korean Investment Interest in Indonesia Remains Strong Despite LG Battery Project Cancellation

Investment and Downstream Industries Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P Roeslani, has confirmed that South Korean investment interest in Indonesia remains substantial.

Indonesia's Q1 2025 Investment Realisation Reaches Rp 465.2 Trillion

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation up to the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp 465.2 trillion. This figure represents approximately 24.

Investment Minister Confident 2025 Target of Rp 1,905.6 Trillion Is Achievable

JAKARTA, investor.id — Investment Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani expressed confidence that the 2025 investment target of Rp 1,905.6 trillion can be achieved.

Decision on Return of Four Antam Gold Exploration Permits Rests with Investment Minister Rosan

The decision on the return of four gold exploration Mining Business Permits (IUP) belonging to PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTM) lies in the hands of the current Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani.