Indonesia Actively Develops Floating Solar Power Projects
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that the government is vigorously developing solar-based renewable energy, planning to expand from large-scale rooftop solar projects to floating solar projects. The Director General of New Energy, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said that a strategic plan has been formulated and foreign investors are invited to participate in the development of floating solar projects. Indonesia's numerous dams provide potential sites for floating solar projects, with a target of adding 14GW of floating solar power generation capacity to boost the domestic solar industry. The floating solar project already in operation in Indonesia is the Cirata Floating Solar
Chinese Company Participates in South Tangerang Waste-to-Energy Project
Great Wall Tank 500 Leads in Indonesian Sales
Jakarta Office Vacancy Rate Remains High
Indonesia to Intensify Raids on Foreign Workers
Jakarta District Court Rejects BYD's Denza Trademark Lawsuit
Regarding the legal dispute between BYD and PT Worcas Nusantara Abadi (WNA) over the Denza brand trademark, the Central Jakarta District Court has rejected BYD's lawsuit against WNA's use of the 'Denza' trademark and ordered BYD to bear approximately IDR 1.07 million in court costs. On January 3, 2025, BYD filed a lawsuit with the Central Jakarta District Court against WNA for using the 'Denza' trademark in Indonesia. 'Denza' is a high-end automotive brand under BYD, which was showcased at the Indonesian auto exhibition in 2024. BYD
Indonesia's Energy Transition Opportunity: How Chinese Enterprises Can Unlock Green Business Opportunities?
The International Energy Agency recently reported that due to economic development, population growth, and manufacturing expansion, Southeast Asia will become one of the important engines of global energy demand growth in the next 10 years. By 2035, Southeast Asia will account for 25% of global energy demand growth. Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and one of the world's major coal producers and exporters. Its coal and energy industry is leading the global market at an astonishing growth rate. In 2024, the country's coal output reached 836 million tons, exceeding the annual target of 710 million tons by 18%, and compared to the historical peak of 775 million tons in 2023
Prabowo Plans to Abolish Labor Outsourcing System
President Prabowo will order the newly formed National Labor Welfare Committee to study methods to eliminate the labor outsourcing system. The committee is planned to be composed of domestic union leaders. In his Labor Day speech in Central Jakarta, he clearly stated that he hopes to abolish the outsourcing system as soon as possible. He reminded workers to be realistic and emphasized that Indonesia must take into account investor interests. He pointed out that if investors do not invest, factories cannot operate and workers will lose their jobs. At the same time, he supported the proposal of union leaders for workers and employers to meet at the Bogor Palace, and said he would arrange meetings between 150 union leaders and 150 business leaders.
Indonesian Steel Exports to the US and Canadian Markets
PT AM/NS Indonesia recently held a ceremony at Tanjung Priok Port to export 10,000 tons of galvanized steel to the US, the highest export volume in nearly 20 years, worth US$10 million. An official from the Ministry of Industry stated that the steel industry shows a positive growth trend with increasing exports, especially entering competitive markets like the US, proving that Indonesian steel quality is internationally recognized and globally competitive. The Indonesian steel industry faces global competition mainly from countries such as China, Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea. Meanwhile, inadequate regulation of non-standard steel imports affects industrial development. To enhance the competitiveness of the steel industry, the government has formulated multiple
Indonesia's Downstream Industry Investment Reaches IDR 136.3 Trillion in Q1
In the first quarter of 2025, investment in Indonesia's downstream industry achieved significant growth, reaching IDR 136.3 trillion. This represents an increase of 1.04% compared to the previous quarter and a year-on-year increase of 79.82% compared to IDR 75.8 trillion in Q1 2024. The Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry / Head of the Investment Coordinating Board stated that the investment potential in the downstream industry is enormous, and the 79.82% year-on-year growth is significant, bringing considerable benefits to the Indonesian economy. In terms of investment composition, this sector contributed 29.3% to the total investment in Q1 2025, an increase from 24% over the past three years, thanks to the optimization of downstream product processing. Among this, mineral commodity investment reached IDR 97.6 trillion, mainly in nickel, steel, copper, etc.; the plantation and forestry sector contributed IDR 31.13 trillion, covering oil palm, rubber, etc.; the oil and gas sector reached IDR 6.55 trillion; and the fisheries and marine commodities sector reached IDR 1.03 trillion, including salt, tuna, etc. Previously, investment was mostly concentrated in nickel and its downstream industries. Now, the copper industry is also developing. In the future, it will promote deep processing of industries such as oil palm to create more jobs and added value, while also continuing to drive the diversification of downstream industries in the marine sector, such as seaweed and fish.
Guangzhou Fudah Hospital Cooperates with Indonesia's Jababeka Group
On May 3, 2025, Professor Xu Kecheng, founder of Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital, together with his wife Professor Zhong Jiayan, led a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs to visit Jababeka, Indonesia's largest industrial park, and held discussions with Setiawan Djody, founder of Jababeka Group, on jointly building the Jababeka Medical City and the Presidential University School of Medicine. Xu Kecheng is a leading figure in minimally invasive cancer treatment, while Zhong Jiayan has long promoted China-Indonesia exchanges and proposed a "Medical + Education + Industry" cooperation model, including plans to establish a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment center. The Jababeka industrial park is large-scale and highly contributive, but the high-end specialty services of the medical city need improvement. This cooperation will enhance capabilities in oncology and other specialties, and plans an international medical tourism zone. This cooperation marks significant progress in the "Health Silk Road" between China and Indonesia. Fudah Hospital plans to replicate this model in Southeast Asia using this as a foothold, integrating Chinese medical technology with the Indonesian market, while the Jababeka Group hopes to become the "Singapore of Southeast Asia" through this initiative, injecting new momentum into regional development.
Mainland China and Hong Kong Become Indonesia's Second and Third Largest Investment Sources
In the first quarter of 2025, Indonesia's realized investment reached IDR 465.2 trillion, accounting for 24.4% of the annual target, an increase of 15.9% compared to the same period in 2024, creating 594,104 jobs. Singapore was Indonesia's largest source of investment, with an investment value of US$4.6 billion, followed by Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia, and Japan. Investments in basic metals, transportation, warehousing, and telecommunications accounted for a large proportion. Foreign investment accounted for 49.5% of total investment, while domestic investment accounted for 50.5%. Investment outside Java (IDR 235.9 trillion) was higher than within Java (IDR 229.3 trillion).