Jakarta, INTI - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia) held its latest Monthly Economic Diplomatic Breakfast at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, bringing together representatives from 67 partner countries and 34 ambassadors to discuss Indonesia's economic outlook, investment priorities, and strategic development agenda.
Indonesia Showcases Economic Resilience to Global Partners
Speaking at the event, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that the forum serves to strengthen Indonesia's economic diplomacy amid continuing global uncertainty while highlighting the country's solid economic fundamentals.
According to Airlangga, Indonesia remains focused on reinforcing its economic foundation by strengthening supply chains and advancing the government's priorities of food and energy security, in line with President Prabowo Subianto's national development agenda.
One of the government's flagship initiatives is a 100-gigawatt solar power program, designed to support downstream battery industries, including electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage systems. The project is expected to accelerate Indonesia's renewable energy transition while strengthening its industrial value chain.
Expanding AI, Data Center, and Semiconductor Infrastructure
Airlangga also outlined Indonesia's strategy to build the digital infrastructure needed to support the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). The government is working with Singapore to develop an international fiber-optic landing point connecting Batam and Singapore, enhancing regional connectivity for future AI applications.
Indonesia is also leveraging its existing international fiber-optic landing point in Bitung, which connects directly to the United States, creating new opportunities for data center development and digital infrastructure investment.
To strengthen the country's semiconductor ecosystem, the government has partnered with Arm Ltd., one of the world's leading semiconductor design companies. The collaboration aims to train 15,000 technicians and engineers within the Arm ecosystem, helping build a highly skilled workforce to support Indonesia's growing semiconductor industry.
In addition, Indonesia continues to advance its international economic integration through cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to align domestic regulations with global best practices. The government is also progressing its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), with hopes of moving the process forward within the year.
Kadin Indonesia's Deputy Chair for Foreign Affairs, James Riady, said the forum was intended to reassure the diplomatic community that Indonesia's economic fundamentals remain strong while highlighting the country's long-term investment opportunities in renewable energy, AI, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
Conclusion
Indonesia continues to position itself as an attractive investment destination by combining strong economic fundamentals with ambitious plans for renewable energy, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and semiconductor development. Through closer international cooperation and strategic reforms, the country aims to strengthen long-term competitiveness and accelerate sustainable economic growth.
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