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Jakarta Achieves IDR 204 Trillion in Investment, Creates 338,000 Jobs
Jakarta has emerged as a key investment hub in Indonesia, with total investments reaching IDR 204.13 trillion (approximately USD 12.3 billion) in Q3 2025, marking a 6.4% growth compared to 2024. The capital city contributed 14.24% of national investment and generated employment for over 338,310 workers, primarily in services, transportation,…
Indonesia Accelerates Electric Vehicle Industry with $346 Million Investment
Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is experiencing rapid growth, attracting a total investment of IDR 5.77 trillion (USD 346 million) across electric buses, passenger EVs, and two- and three-wheelers. Setia Diarta, Director General for Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment and Electronics at the Industry Ministry, highlighted that domestic EV manufacturers are…
Indonesia Elevates Batik Standards to Strengthen Global Competitiveness
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is advancing efforts to have small and medium-sized batik producers comply with Indonesian National Standards (SNI) to ensure product quality and authenticity while enhancing global competitiveness. Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita emphasized that adopting SNI will protect cultural heritage, boost consumer confidence, and open…
Indonesia’s Seaweed Industry Attracts Growing Global Investment
Indonesia’s seaweed sector is emerging as a major focus for international investors, driven by its versatile applications in food and non-food industries. Highlighted during the Investment and Business Matching event in Jakarta, seaweed stands out as a “champion commodity,” with nearly 1,000 species found in Indonesian waters. The Ministry of…
