Indonesia to Join Global Value Chain with Apple's Investment, Minister Says

Jakarta, VIVA – Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM, Rosan Roeslani, is confident that Apple’s investment through one of its vendors in Indonesia will help integrate the country into the global value chain.

The minister is also optimistic that Apple’s move to invest in Indonesia will encourage other U.S. companies to follow suit.

"Apple is investing now, and I strongly believe this will be followed by other American companies," Minister Roeslani stated on Tuesday (Jan 31).

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He further revealed that he has been in discussions with several U.S. business leaders and is certain that a major investment from another American company will enter Indonesia in the first quarter of this year.

"I have spoken with a few, and I’m confident that in the first quarter (Q1 2025), we will see a significant investment from another American company," he remarked.

With more foreign companies investing and establishing manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, Minister Roeslani is optimistic that the country will soon become an integral part of the global supply chain, a long-standing national aspiration.

"Our growth will align with what we have always envisioned—becoming a key player in the global value chain. However, its implementation is neither easy nor straightforward," the minister acknowledged.

Regarding Apple’s investment through its vendor, he assured that everything is progressing as planned.

Following the recent land acquisition in Batam, the next phase—construction—is set to begin soon.

"The first Apple vendor to invest is the one producing AirTags, and this is an investment that will pave the way for other vendors to follow," he explained.

The minister continued, "Hopefully, Apple’s investment will proceed smoothly, starting with this initial vendor. I see this as a highly positive development. Apple’s investment in Indonesia is moving forward as planned."

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"Our growth will align with what we have always envisioned—becoming a key player in the global value chain. However, its implementation is neither easy nor straightforward," the minister acknowledged.