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2025.02.26

16:16

Indonesian govt signs investment agreement with Apple, paving way for lifting iPhone 16 sales ban

Indonesian Industry Minister Agus announced on Wednesday that the process of issuing domestic component-level certification (TKDN) to Apple can be initiated, but the company still needs to submit some administrative documents.

2025.01.22

15:32

Google fined $12 million in Indonesia for monopolistic practices

Google was fined about $12 million in Indonesia for monopolistic practices.

2025.01.10

17:46

Japan's NTT Docomo, NEC partner to build high-speed communications network in Indonesia

OREX SAI, a joint venture between Japan's NTT Docomo and NEC, will build a high-speed communications network in Indonesia, according to Nikkei.

2025.01.07

22:09

Indonesia approves Apple's AirTag plant in Batam

Indonesia has approved Apple's plan to build an AirTag factory in Batam, as part of its pledge to invest $1 billion in the country to lift a ban on iPhone 16 sales.

2024.12.17

15:52

Indonesian official plans to meet with Musk to discuss building data centers for xAI

Indonesia plans to pitch business opportunities, including data centers, to U.S. billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, said Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, chairman of Indonesia's National Economic Council, according to the Wall Street Journal.

2024.12.16

16:30

Indonesia to offer tax incentives to BYD, GAC Aion, Citroen

Indonesia will offer tax incentives to several electric vehicle makers, including BYD, GAC Aion and Citroen, which have committed to building plants in the country.

2024.11.05

04:12

Apple said to invest additional $10 million in Indonesia, seeks to lift iPhone 16 sales ban

Asia Tech Wire (Nov 5) -- Apple has proposed investing nearly $10 million to produce more products in Indonesia, seeking to lift the Indonesian government's ban on iPhone 16 sales, according to Bloomberg.

2024.11.01

08:01

Indonesia bans sale of Google Pixel phones after iPhone 16

Asia Tech Wire (Nov 1) -- Indonesia has banned the sale of Pixel phones, saying that Alphabet's Google has failed to meet the country's "local content" requirements for smartphones.

2024.10.28

06:18

Indonesia bans Apple's iPhone 16 sales

Asia Tech Wire (Oct 28) -- The Indonesian government has announced a ban on the sale of Apple's iPhone 16 series smartphones in the country.

2024.10.21

04:15

CATL strikes $1.2 billion deal to launch battery project in Indonesia

Asia Tech Wire (Oct 21) -- Indonesia has set up a battery joint venture with CATL, the world's largest power battery maker, in a move that will boost the country's role in the global battery supply chain, according to Bloomberg.

2024.08.07

07:58

BTR's battery materials JV plant inaugurated in Indonesia

Asia Tech Wire (Aug 7) -- Chinese company BTR New Material Group inaugurated a lithium battery anode materials factory it invested in Indonesia.

2024.07.31

10:04

Chinese cross-border payment platform PingPong obtains license in Indonesia

Asia Tech Wire (July 31) -- Chinese cross-border payment platform PingPong has recently obtained a PJP payment license issued by Indonesia's central bank.

2024.07.26

07:46

CATL supplier considers $200 million funding for Indonesian subsidiary

Asia Tech Wire (July 26) -- Jiangsu Lopal Tech Co. (603906.SH), a supplier to CATL, the world's biggest EV battery maker, is considering raising about $200 million for its Indonesian subsidiary, according to Bloomberg.

2024.07.23

09:07

Hyundai establishes EV charging alliance in Indonesia

Asia Tech Wire (July 23) -- Hyundai Motor Co. announced Monday that it has established the Hyundai Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Alliance with six local private charging operators in Indonesia.

2024.07.19

07:53

Toyota among Japanese carmakers ramping up hybrid car launches in Indonesia

Asia Tech Wire (July 19) -- Toyota and its Japanese counterparts are trying to maintain their share in Indonesia by ramping up the launch of hybrid cars, according to Nikkei.

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