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Archive: 8 May 2025

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Indonesia Requires Rp 8,297 Trillion in National Investment for 2026, Private Sector to Shoulder 90%

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) has outlined Indonesia's national investment requirement of Rp 8,297 trillion for 2026, based on the 2026 Government Work Plan (RKP).

Government Promises Substantial Incentives for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers as Local Content Increases

The government is actively promoting the use of domestically sourced components, known as Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) or Local Content Requirements. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, has pledged to provide...

Indonesia's Electric Vehicle Production Forecast to Reach 2.5 Million Units Per Year by 2030

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has predicted that electric vehicle (EV) production in Indonesia will reach 2.5 million units per year by 2030. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan P Roeslani said the forecast is in line with...

Indonesia's Investment Climate Remains Strong Despite Slower Economic Growth in Q1 2025

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM has affirmed that Indonesia's investment climate remains in good condition despite recording slower economic growth in the first quarter of 2025. Indonesia recorded economic growth of 4.87 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, lower than the 5.

Indonesia Requires Rp13,032 Trillion in Investment to Achieve 8 Per Cent Growth Target by 2029

Indonesia requires investment realisation of up to Rp13,032 trillion during the 2025-2029 period to achieve its target of 8 per cent economic growth by 2029. This information was conveyed directly by Riyatno, Deputy for Investment Climate Development at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM.

Danantara Trust Fund to Collaborate with Gates Foundation

Danantara Chief Executive Officer Rosan Roeslani has announced that the Danantara Trust Fund will collaborate with the Gates Foundation. The matter was discussed during a meeting between Gates Foundation founder Bill Gates and President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on...

Chatib Basri Reveals Strategy Behind Bringing Toyota's Rp61 Trillion Investment to Karawang

Former head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) for the 2012–2013 period and senior economist, Chatib Basri, has revealed the strategy behind his success in attracting Toyota's investment from Thailand to Karawang, West Java.

Targeting 8 Per Cent Economic Growth, Indonesia Requires Rp13,032 Trillion in Investment

The Indonesian government is targeting total investment realisation of Rp13,032.8 trillion during the 2025–2029 period in order to achieve 8 per cent economic growth by 2029. Deputy for Investment Climate Development at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM, Riyatno, conveyed this at the Grab Business...

Government Opens EV Charging Station Development to Private Sector

Jakarta: The government continues its efforts to enhance the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia, including by allowing the private sector to build electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU). Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan...

KSPSI Urges Licensing Efficiency to Strengthen Investment

Jakarta: The high level of investment realisation in Indonesia throughout the first quarter of 2025 must be leveraged by the government to boost purchasing power and improve public welfare. To achieve this, the first step the government must take is to make it easier for investors to commence their...

PLN West Sumatra Commits to Supporting Plantation and Agricultural Downstream Processing

PLN's Main Distribution Unit (UID) for West Sumatra has committed to supporting the downstream processing of plantation and agricultural products in line with government programmes. As part of this commitment, PLN UID West Sumatra invited several palm oil business operators in the province to a...

Indonesia's Q1 2025 Investment Reaches Rp465.2 Trillion, Up 15.9% Year-on-Year

Warta Ekonomi, Jakarta — Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani announced investment realisation figures for the first quarter of 2025. Indonesia recorded investment realisation of Rp465.2 trillion during Q1 2025, rising 2.