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Tuesday 14 January 2025
Acer's Asia Pacific operations to grow against trend, says company exec
Uncertainties will cloud the forecast in the Asia Pacific region in 2025, according to Acer's president of Pan-Asia operations Andrew Hou. Even so, the company still expects high...
Friday 10 January 2025
Apple executive departs Indonesia after iPhone ban deal hiccup
The Apple Inc. executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late-stage about-face from a minister scuttled...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honor targets Indonesian premium smartphone market amid iPhone ban
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Indonesia approves Apple's AirTag manufacturing project
Apple plans to invest US$1 billion to speed up the iPhone 16 launch in Indonesia, including building an AirTag factory. Indonesian officials met with Apple on January 7 and approved...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
2024 review: Southeast Asia emerges as key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain shifts
Southeast Asia has cemented its position as a crucial hub for technological advancement in 2024, particularly in AI, semiconductors, and electric vehicle (EV) transformation. The...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Indonesia seeks closer ties with Elon Musk: propose data center collaboration after battery factory setback
With the upcoming Trump administration, the Indonesian government is working to deepen its ties with Elon Musk, who maintains close connections with the president-elect and is expected...
Tuesday 24 December 2024
Will Indonesia's pressure on Apple set a global trend?
Indonesia has demanded Apple establish manufacturing facilities commensurate with its market size in the country. As global supply chains continue to evolve, such requirements from...
Monday 9 December 2024
Southeast Asia's push for EV adoption: strategic policies, investment attraction, and regional challenges
Southeast Asian nations are implementing strategic policies to promote EV adoption and secure a prominent position in the global EV industry by leveraging their regional advantages...
Tuesday 29 October 2024
Indonesia continues iPhone 16 ban due to local sourcing rules
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry said that Apple's iPhone 16 series could not be sold due to non-compliance with the domestic component level certificate (TKDN) requirements.
Monday 28 October 2024
CATL and BYD makes major EV investments in Indonesia
China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and BYD are making significant investments in Indonesia as the country seeks to establish itself in the electric vehicle (EV) ind...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
iPhone 16 series launch delayed in Indonesia due to certification and investment issues
The Apple iPhone 16 series officially launched on September 20, but it has yet to be released in the Indonesian market as Apple continues negotiations with the Indonesian governmen...
Friday 6 September 2024
Acer hits record highs in India, Indonesia
The president of Acer's Pan-Asia Pacific operations, Andrew Hou, pointed out that irresistible momentum in India and Indonesia, coupled with a rebound in business PC sales, has offset...
Monday 26 August 2024
SEA cloud free-for-all intensifies as AWS expands new Malaysia Region
Amazon's subsidiary, AWS, announced that its Region in Malaysia is now open, and it will be investing over US$6.2 billion in the country through 2038. Recently, Microsoft has also...
Monday 19 August 2024
Indonesia seeks bigger biodiesel blend to reduce fossil fuel use
Indonesia is seeking to blend more palm oil with diesel to cut its use of fossil fuels, with the ambitious target raising the risk of tightening supply of the tropical oil.
Thursday 15 August 2024
Tesla hits pause on Thai factory plans, focuses on charging stations; Malaysia and Indonesia left waiting
Tesla has reportedly paused its plans to build a factory in Thailand and will instead focus on establishing charging stations.