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Economy 2 months ago
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New industry council risks more rhetoric than reform
Investors continue to face overlapping procedures involving multiple ministries and regional governments, which create uncertainty over land rights, permits and environmental approvals, according to the Indonesian Industrial Estate Association (HKI).
Economy 2 months ago
Prabowo touts Batam as Indonesia’s next global maritime, investment gateway
In a meeting with BP Batam, the President has emphasized that the free trade zone and tropical attraction should serve as a national model for downstream industrialization, investment acceleration, regulatory reform and logistics efficiency.
Economy 4 months ago
Batam investment surges 103% in Q1 2026, reinforcing role as Indonesia’s key growth hub
Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam) has reported an investment realization of Rp 17.4 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 102.85 percent increase year-on-year (YoY) and 68.92 percent growth quarter-on-quarter. The performance signals a strong start to the year and reinforces Batam’s position as one of Indonesia’s most dynamic investment centers.
Economy 5 months ago
Batam Powers Ahead as Southeast Asia’s Emerging Hyperscale Data Center Hub
Batam is rapidly transforming into a regional digital infrastructure hub, anchored by a landmark hyperscale data center expansion that underscores the island’s growing strategic relevance in Southeast Asia’s data economy.
Archipelago 5 months ago
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Corrosion risks feared on 796 US containers of e-waste held in Batam
Environmental activists in Batam, Riau Islands, have started to express their concerns over possible corrosion caused by hazardous and toxic materials on 796 containers of e-waste imported from the United States being held at Batu Ampar Port.
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