Businessicy – Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani announced on Tuesday that Apple will invest $1 billion to build an AirTag vendor factory in Batam, Riau Islands. This marks a significant step as Apple advances its global manufacturing strategy and aims to boost local economic development.
Following a meeting with Apple’s Vice President of Global Policy, Nick Amman, in Jakarta, Roeslani confirmed Apple’s commitment to the first phase of the project. “They discussed and confirmed their full commitment to begin constructing the AirTag vendor factory, valued at $1 billion,” he announced.
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Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani announced that Apple’s $1 billion AirTag vendor factory in Batam, Riau Islands. Represents the first phase of the tech giant’s broader investment strategy in Indonesia. The initiative will attract additional vendors to the country, driving further economic growth.
“Apple has confirmed its commitment to this project and plans to invite other vendors to Indonesia, signaling significant investment opportunities ahead,” Roeslani said during a press briefing in Jakarta.
Apple has finalized the factory’s location and plans to complete construction by early next year. Once operational, the facility is projected to begin production by early 2026, solidifying Indonesia’s role in Apple’s global manufacturing ecosystem.
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani stated that Apple’s $1 billion investment in Indonesia will create jobs for up to 2,000 individuals. The minister emphasized the government’s commitment to closely monitoring the project to ensure its successful implementation.
“Our team will oversee the investment’s progress as usual. The critical factor is that Apple has solidified its commitment,” Roeslani stated during a press briefing.
Nick Amman, Apple’s Vice President of Global Policy, is currently in Jakarta to hold discussions with the Indonesian government regarding this significant investment. The talks also aim to extend the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification, which is essential for Apple to officially sell its iPhone 16 in the Indonesian market.
Apple’s Batam factory will boost economic growth and align with Indonesia’s strategy to attract high-value foreign investments. The initiative further cements Apple’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia.
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