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Indonesia and Japan Unite to Plan Collaboration on Low-Carbon Automotive Industry

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Indonesia is striving to become a base for a sustainable automotive industry in Asia, one way being through strengthening strategic cooperation with Japan. This collaboration aims to accelerate the transformation to low-carbon vehicles and strengthen the global supply chain.

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The collaboration initiative was realized through the holding of the 6th Indonesia–Japan Automobile Dialogue and the 1st Biofuel Co-Creation Task Force Meeting in Jakarta on November 11, 2025.

This forum serves as a strategic platform for both countries, involving the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), to deepen synergies in future automotive technology.

Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, expressed his appreciation for this collaboration.

“We appreciate this strategic forum, which is a form of collaboration between the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and METI Japan, in supporting the acceleration of the transition to low-carbon mobility through a multiple pathways approach , including the development of electrified vehicles and biofuels,” said the Minister of Industry.

Net Zero Emission Commitment Through LCEV and Biofuel

Indonesia has a strong commitment to achieving the Net Zero Emission target by 2060. This commitment is actively supported by the Ministry of Industry through the Low Carbon Emission Vehicle (LCEV) program.

Director General of the Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment and Electronics Industry (ILMATE) Setia Diarta said the LCEV program encompasses a comprehensive range of technologies, including the development of flexible engines capable of using biofuels, in addition to electrification.

“The government is strongly committed to achieving the Net Zero Emission target by 2060, and this commitment is fully supported by the Ministry of Industry through the Low Carbon Emission Vehicle (LCEV) program,” he said.

Similarly, the Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Eniya Listiani Dewi, emphasized the importance of cross-sector synergy in adopting clean energy, including biofuel programs such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

The government is targeting the implementation of E10 (a 10% ethanol blend) by 2028, the success of which requires the support of supporting infrastructure from all stakeholders.

The Combination of Bioenergy Power and Japanese Technology

Cooperation with Japan is crucial given Indonesia’s position as a hub for the automotive industry and exports in Asia. Tanaka Kazushige, Director General of the Manufacturing Industries Bureau at METI Japan, sees this collaboration as a path to a brighter automotive future.

“We believe that the combination of Indonesia’s rich bioenergy resources and Japan’s technological excellence will lead to a brighter automotive future. This collaboration is not only between governments but also involves the private sector,” said Tanaka Kazushige.

The focus of technical collaboration within the Biofuel Co-Creation Task Force includes testing and standardization of E10 and B50 fuels. Japan, through METI, is targeting the implementation of E10 by 2030 and E20 by 2040. Meanwhile, Indonesia continues to advance its national biofuel program, including the implementation of B40 and preparation for B50 testing.

This strategic collaboration between Indonesia and Japan is expected to deepen, support sustainable industrial growth, and significantly accelerate the achievement of the national carbon neutrality target.

Industry Minister Discusses I-EU CEPA with French Trade Minister

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Jakarta – Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita met Minister-Delegate, Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness, and French Nationals Abroad, Olivier Becht, to discuss progress of Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA) negotiations, deforestation, carbon, and investment opportunities. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Kartasasmita’s working visits to France and Japan on October 2-6, 2023. “We conveyed the importance of collaboration in the I-EU CEPA to accelerate the completion of ongoing negotiations, so that both parties can immediately benefit from the agreement,” he noted in a statement on Thursday. He remarked that since 2016, negotiations on the I-EU CEPA … Continue reading →

Indonesia capable of becoming EV center: Trade Minister

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Indonesia is capable of becoming a center of electric vehicles (EVs) considering that the country has abundant sources of raw materials used in EV batteries, Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has said. The government has taken several steps to attract businesses to invest in Indonesia and build factories for the EV industry, including by highlighting the nation’s enormous natural and human resources. “We wield a very large population and abundant battery raw materials. Hopefully, many factories will be built here, so we can become the center of EVs or green economy, in general,” Hasan said after visiting an automotive factory in … Continue reading →

Encouraging Exports of Agricultural and Forestry Products, Policy Relaxation Enacted

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Exports of various types of non-oil and gas products, including agricultural and forestry products, which are Indonesia’s main export products after mineral fuels, fats and oils, iron and steel, metal ores, and footwear are currently being boosted by the government. As sourced from the Ministry of Trade, Jerry Sambuaga as Deputy Minister of Trade, mentioned this during his working visit to CV Sono Putro, Klaten, Central Java. In order to boost export performance, the Ministry of Trade has taken several strategic steps, including providing policy relaxation for this type of product. The Vice Minister of Trade emphasized the importance of efforts … Continue reading →

Indonesia may become high-income country in few years: Pandjaitan

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Indonesia’s marine economy has a lot of room to grow and the country could become a high-income country in the next few years, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut B. Pandjaitan has said. According to Pandjaitan, in 2045, the contribution of the marine sector to the national economy would rise by twofold and continue to grow. At the opening of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum here on Tuesday, he said that given the current trend, he believes that Indonesia would become a high-income country in 10 years. If this continues, within the next three decades, Indonesia … Continue reading →

The Indonesian Electric Vehicle Market is Projected to Reach IDR 30 Trillion in 2029

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Maximize Research projects that the Indonesian electric vehicle market will reach a value of around US$2.02 billion, or the equivalent of Rp.30 trillion. The market value of Indonesia’s electric vehicles is said to have reached US$533.19 million or around Rp7.93 trillion in 2020. This figure is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.96 percent until 2029 so that the value can reach US$2.02 billion. The Maximize Research report highlights the key dynamics driving the growth of the electric vehicle market. The abundance of natural resources that Indonesia has, such as nickel, is an important component in the production of electric … Continue reading →

Global economic growth to reach 2.8 percent in 2024

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Bank of Indonesia (BI) has projected global economic growth to reach 2.8 percent in 2024, according to the central bank’ s governor, Perry Warjiyo, at a hearing between lawmakers and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani here Monday. “We predict that this year, the global economic growth can reach 2.7 percent and increase to 2.8 percent in 2024. This global economic improvement is boosted, particularly by the economic growth of developing countries, which is predicted to be better,” he stated. Amid the global turmoil, the global economy is forecast to still grow, aided by growth from developing countries, such as India and the ASEAN-5,  BI … Continue reading →

Indonesian Finance Minister receives US-ASEAN Business Council’s visit

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Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati received a visit from President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) Ambassador Ted Osius in Jakarta on Wednesday (May 24, 2023). “On the occasion, I heard out various aspirations they conveyed,” Minister Indrawati said in an official statement issued in Jakarta on Thursday. During the meeting, the minister also received a number of suggestions on topics ranging from the taxation policy, digital transactions, industry development, and investments in renewable energy, health, and education sectors. The minister and council members also discussed the focuses of Indonesia’s G20 presidency last year and its ASEAN (Association of Southeast … Continue reading →

New Capital Authority to Develop One-Stop-Shop for Investors

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President Joko Widodo has directed that an integrated one-stop-shop system be developed to support investors participating in Nusantara city’s development, according to the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN). OIKN Head Bambang Susantono said the one-stop-shop system must be developed to accelerate the processing of permits for the new capital’s development and to ensure that it is consistent with on-site conditions and prevailing laws. “It has been decided that (to address) investment issues, we have been asked to set up a one-stop shop system where other ministries and institutions will be included there,” Susantono informed at a press conference at the Presidential Palace Complex … Continue reading →

Even though the Global Economy is Slowing Down, Indonesia’s Economic Growth Remains Strong

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Indonesia’s economic growth remains strong amidst a global economic slowdown. In a press release from Bank Indonesia (BI), as referring to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) data, Indonesia’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2023 was recorded at 5.03% (yoy), a slight increase compared to growth in the previous quarter of 5.01% (yoy). ). Looking ahead, economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain strong at the upper limit of the 4.5-5.3% range, driven by improving domestic demand and continued positive export performance. Economic growth that remained strong was supported by all components of GDP. Exports continued to grow high … Continue reading →