Apple has allegedly committed $1B in Indonesia investment | Infinium-tech

We have a new development in the ongoing Apple-Indonesia saga. Indonesia’s investment minister, Rosen Roeslani, confirmed to local lawmakers that Apple has now reportedly invested $1 billion in the country. The news comes after Apple last month committed IDR 1.71 trillion ($109 million) in local R&D facilities and proposed investments of between $100 million and $10 million.

Whoever benefits from the sale should invest here, create jobs here. What is important is how the global value chain moves here, because once that happens, suppliers follow. -Rosan Roeslani, Indonesia Investment Minister

Roeslani also said he expected Apple to formally announce its investment commitment next week. This news hints at a possible solution to Apple’s ongoing iPhone 16 and Watch 10 ban in Indonesia. Cupertino’s products were banned due to non-fulfillment of investment commitments.

According to Indonesian law, foreign companies must provide 40% local content to operate in the country as part of Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification. Companies can meet those needs by manufacturing products locally, developing software locally or setting up research and development centres.

Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy, and Apple has reportedly considered expanding its production of accessories and components locally. If the new investment figure is confirmed, Apple may consider a long-term manufacturing commitment in Indonesia.

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