Indonesia has a rich tradition of textile production and a technical mastery of the industry. As business professionals in other countries across the region abandon traditional clothing in favour of Western-style business wear, many Indonesians today still primarily prefer to wear the unique, colourful patterned clothing style known as batik...
The combination of Indonesia’s 250m-strong population and its robust agriculture and fisheries sector create an almost ideal operating environment for the food and beverage industry. These opportunities have not been lost on international or local companies, and the segment continues to attract some of the most significant investment of any...
A crucial component of Indonesia’s ongoing industrial development is found in the 200-plus industrial zones spread across the country, hosting businesses in many sectors, from food and beverage manufacturing to aerospace. These zones provide a focal point for manufacturing investment, allowing businesses to integrate supply chains across...
Historically, Indonesia’s industrial sector has long been content to target the low-hanging fruit of its sizeable captive domestic market for much of its output, while exporting primarily raw materials or low value-added products abroad. But in line with the evolution of the country’s economy, a strategic shift has been accelerating over the...
With new export bans, investment reforms and a push for value addition driving a flood of new projects in the country, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector is slated for significant expansion in the medium term. Automotive manufacturing in particular is set to benefit, with the government’s low-cost green car (LCGC) programme witnessing strong growth when it was rolled out in 2013...
Representing the world’s fifth-largest tobacco market, Indonesia’s tobacco industry has soared in recent years, with manufacturers vying for market supremacy in a country with an estimated 85m smokers. The market has long been attractive to major international players such as Philip Morris International (PMI) and British American Tobacco (BAT), which both witnessed sharp...
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