Industrial Estates Association Expands Globally, Targets Indonesia as Alternative Investment Destination
The Indonesian Industrial Estates Association (HKI) is expanding its international network to attract investment into national industrial zones. This initiative is being pursued through the establishment of representative offices in various strategic countries, aiming to strengthen direct access to global investors.
HKI’s global expansion began with the opening of a representative office in Shenzhen, China. The presence in one of the world’s economic centres serves as an entry point to capture investments while accelerating connectivity between Indonesian industrial zones and international business players.
“Going forward, HKI also plans to expand its network to several other countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia,” said HKI General Chairman Akhmad Ma’ruf Maulana in his statement on Wednesday (15/4).
The opening of HKI’s representative office in Shenzhen was attended by the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Guangzhou, Ben Perkasa Drajat, along with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international partners, and members of HKI’s industrial estate affiliates. On that occasion, Ben expressed his support for HKI’s strategic steps, which he assessed as capable of strengthening economic cooperation between Indonesia and China.
HKI stated that this expansion is a follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to broaden international reach, particularly in the Chinese market. Through collaboration with various global partners, HKI seeks to open wider investment access while strengthening concrete cross-border collaboration. Several investment achievements have reportedly begun to materialise as a result of these initiatives.
Ma’ruf said that this global expansion step is part of a broader strategy to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian industrial zones on the international stage. According to him, the presence of representative offices in various global economic centres represents a concrete effort to build direct connectivity with potential investors.
He added that HKI not only acts as a facilitator but also aims to be a catalyst in driving quality investments into national industrial zones. “With an increasingly broad network, HKI is optimistic about accelerating the flow of investments while providing tangible benefits to all members,” he explained.
Amid global dynamics, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East region, HKI views these conditions as an opportunity for Indonesia to emerge as an alternative investment destination. Economic stability, market potential, and the attractiveness of national industries are considered key factors that can draw global investor interest.
“HKI will continue to strengthen collaboration with international partners and expand its global network to ensure that incoming investments support the sustainable growth of industrial zones and the national economy,” he added.