Planning Rp130T US Investment, Danantara Prioritises Domestic Investment
Jakarta: Investment Minister and CEO of BPI Danantara, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, affirmed that Danantara's primary investment focus remains domestic, despite the institution's plans to invest Rp130 trillion in the United States.
"The investment composition is 80 per cent in Indonesia and 20 per cent overseas," said Rosan at the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
The statement was made in response to plans for the construction of 17 modular oil refineries in the United States. The plan forms part of the import tariff agreement between US President Donald Trump and President Prabowo Subianto.
Rosan explained that his team is still comprehensively evaluating all investment plans. He emphasised that Indonesia remains the top priority.
"Yes, we are evaluating all investments. But of course, we will evaluate those in Indonesia first," he said.
He added that the primary criterion in every investment decision is not merely location, but also the concrete benefits Indonesia can derive, both in terms of technology and job creation.
"What matters most to us is how the investment can bring technology transfer and create employment," said Rosan.
Furthermore, he affirmed that every project must also deliver returns in line with the company's targets.
"What is also important is that returns meet the benchmark we have set, which is above the cost of capital. So we are looking at everything," he concluded.
"The investment composition is 80 per cent in Indonesia and 20 per cent overseas," said Rosan at the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
The statement was made in response to plans for the construction of 17 modular oil refineries in the United States. The plan forms part of the import tariff agreement between US President Donald Trump and President Prabowo Subianto.
Rosan explained that his team is still comprehensively evaluating all investment plans. He emphasised that Indonesia remains the top priority.
"Yes, we are evaluating all investments. But of course, we will evaluate those in Indonesia first," he said.
He added that the primary criterion in every investment decision is not merely location, but also the concrete benefits Indonesia can derive, both in terms of technology and job creation.
"What matters most to us is how the investment can bring technology transfer and create employment," said Rosan.
Furthermore, he affirmed that every project must also deliver returns in line with the company's targets.
"What is also important is that returns meet the benchmark we have set, which is above the cost of capital. So we are looking at everything," he concluded.