News - Fourth Quarter 2025: West Java Remains Top Five in National Investment Realization

Fourth Quarter 2025: West Java Remains Top Five in National Investment Realization

May, 29 2026

Minister of Investment and Downstream Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, explained that the contributions of Java and outside Java to achieving the investment target for the fourth quarter of 2025 were nearly equal. Investment in Java reached IDR 247.5 trillion (49.8 percent), while outside Java reached IDR 249.4 trillion (50.2 percent).

West Java remains the province with the highest investment realization, with IDR 78.7 trillion. Meanwhile, Central Sulawesi consistently ranks among the top five provinces for investment profits, this time with IDR 29.6 trillion.

"This proves that our downstreaming continues to progress sustainably," Rosan said at the Investment Realization Conference for the fourth quarter of 2025 and January-December 2025, Thursday (January 15, 2026).

Central Sulawesi is currently implementing downstream processing of cocoa, coconut, and nickel. This downstreaming is carried out to increase the added value of natural resources and strengthen the regional economy.

Here are the top five investment realization locations in the fourth quarter of 2025:

FDI & DDI

West Java IDR 78.7 trillion (15.8 percent)

DKI Jakarta IDR 66.8 trillion (13.4 percent)

East Java IDR 40.0 trillion (8.1 percent)

Banten IDR 38.6 trillion (7.8 percent)

Central Sulawesi IDR 29.6 trillion (6.0 percent)

FDI

West Java USD 3 billion (18.8 percent)

Central Sulawesi USD 1.7 billion (10.9 percent)

North Maluku USD 1.7 billion (10.6 percent)

DKI Jakarta USD 1.4 billion (8.9 percent)

Banten USD 1.2 billion (7.5 percent)

DDI

DKI Jakarta IDR 44.1 trillion (18.3 percent)

West Java IDR 30.6 trillion (12.7 percent)

East Java Rp 29.2 trillion (12.1 percent)

Banten Rp 19.3 trillion (8 percent)

East Kalimantan Rp 15.0 trillion (6.2 percent)

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Until the Third Quarter of 2024, Investment Value in Cirebon City Reached Rp1 Trillion

CIREBON - The economic movement of Cirebon City after the Covid-19 pandemic continues to develop well. The impact in 2024, the value of investment in the city of Cirebon is considered stable, even tends to increase. Head of the Cirebon City Investment, One-Stop Integrated Service (DPMPTSP) Office, Drs. Sosro Harsono explained, the West Java Provincial Government gave an investment target in Cirebon City of Rp860 billion. “We are grateful, entering the third quarter or until July 2024, investment in Cirebon City has exceeded Rp1 trillion,” he said, Wednesday (14/8/2024), in his office. Sosro revealed, this figure refers to the Business Identification Number (NIB) which is included in the Online Single Submission (OSS) data and the Investment Activity Report (LKPM) of business actors. “The NIB lists the investment value. Then we also routinely receive LKPM from business actors. Their business operations are reported online, so that the local government knows the investment turnover in the city of Cirebon,” he explained. Referring to the recapitulation data, Sosro continued, the current investment value comes from two doors, namely domestic investment (PMDN) totaling 6,207 investors and foreign investment (PMA) totaling 24 investors. “As of July 2024, the PMDN investment round reached Rp641 billion. Meanwhile, the investment round from PMA reached Rp424 billion. So that the total investment reached Rp1 trillion from 6,231 investors,” he explained. Sosro still said, the majority of PMDN are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), while PMA is in the form of business capital that enters the Cirebon City area industry. “I emphasize, the value of investment is not the money that goes to the government or the value of buildings / assets of business actors. But the turnover of business or operational costs of business actors which includes capital and business profits,” he explained. In addition to the investment target, said Sosro, Cirebon City is also targeted by the West Java Provincial Government to be able to realize 9,160 NIB issuances. Until July 2024, 6,207 NIBs have been realized. “There are still five months ahead. We are optimistic that we can realize it. In total, since the launch of OSS-RBA, with a span of August 2021-2024, 17,914 NIBs have been issued,” he said. Sosro also added that in West Java there are only two regions that can issue online licenses for medical personnel, both practice licenses for midwives and doctors. “The two regions are Cirebon City and Cianjur. We can already issue licenses for medical personnel,” he said. (DKIS Cirebon City) SOURCE

Aug, 15 2024

Bank Indonesia Reminds West Java Economic Challenges Impacted by Global Geopolitics

AYOBANDUNG.COM - Bank Indonesia is optimistic that the West Java economy will grow, despite several challenges related to global geopolitics which are expected to affect the national and West Java economies. According to the Head of Bank Indonesia (BI) West Java, Muhamad Nur, there are several factors supporting West Java's economic growth. Among them are improvements in domestic demand, where the increase in the West Java Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) and the 13th salary payment incentive are expected to boost domestic demand. "Elections and regional elections in 2024, intense political activities can provide a boost to the local economy. Then the growing trend of digitalization in West Java opens up new opportunities for various industrial sectors," he explained. In addition, the investment climate is maintained. Where the increased optimism of business people after the one-round election provides a positive signal for the investment climate. Horticultural deflation in the second quarter of 2024 indicates an improvement in horticultural productivity in West Java. "Infrastructure development such as the Bocimi and Getaci toll roads is improving connectivity between the North and South West Java regions," he explained. Nevertheless, West Java is also faced with several serious challenges, including the uncertainty of the Fed Funds Rate (FFR) decline. In line with the increasing unemployment rate in the United States. Then central bank policy divergence. Various policies taken by the Central Banks of world countries on the dynamics of the global economy add to the uncertainty. "The conflict in the Middle East that escalated after the death of the Hamas leader added pressure to global stability," said M Nur. In terms of the industrial sector, the performance of exports and the processing industry is restrained due to conditions of global economic uncertainty. Then it is necessary to watch out for potential crop failures. Seasonal shifts have the potential to cause the failure of the gadu rice harvest. Scarring Effect of El Nino: The ongoing El Nino condition has resulted in a non-optimal rice harvest. SOURCE

Aug, 08 2024

West Java Prepares Five Regions for Semiconductor and Data Center Development

The West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) is developing investment clusters across 27 regencies and cities to attract capital-intensive investments in leading sectors, particularly semiconductors and data centers. Head of West Java DPMPTSP, Dedi Taufik, stated that the agency has observed a shift in global investment trends in recent years—from infrastructure-focused investments toward high-technology sectors. “We are implementing a thematic regional investment approach in West Java,” Dedi said on Monday (February 23, 2026). Global Trends: AI and CHIPS Policies Drive Semiconductor Growth By 2025, global investment trends are expected to be dominated by the data center and semiconductor sectors, both of which are experiencing significant growth. Data centers alone are projected to account for approximately one-fifth of the total value of new global investment projects. According to Dedi, the surge in semiconductor project value—often disproportionate to the number of projects—is driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and chip sovereignty policies such as the CHIPS and Science Act in the United States, as well as similar initiatives in Europe and Asia. He added that global capital flows are becoming increasingly selective, prioritizing high-value strategic projects rather than conventional factory expansions. Meanwhile, several sectors—including infrastructure, renewable energy, and tariff-sensitive industries such as textiles, electronics, and machinery—have experienced declining investment. Five Regions Prepared Based on investment cluster mapping, five regions in West Java are being prepared as hubs for the development of downstream electronics and semiconductor industries, namely: Bekasi Regency Karawang Regency Subang Regency Purwakarta Regency Sukabumi Regency In addition, West Java is projected to become a national hub for digital economy development and data center investment. Currently, more than 30 companies have already invested in data center projects across the province. The primary locations for data center investments are located in the industrial areas of Bekasi Regency, Karawang Regency, and Purwakarta Regency. By 2025, the Bodekarpur region is expected to record approximately Rp26 trillion in investment in the information and communications sector, while the Greater Bandung region is projected to attract around Rp3.40 trillion. [Source]

Mar, 11 2026

Supported by Several Investors, BIJB Kertajati Has the Potential to Become a Hajj and Umrah Airport

SUMEDANG BAGUS - Acting West Java Governor Bey Machmudin revealed the potential of the West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati in the future to be developed into a special Hajj and Umrah airport. This cannot be separated from the success of BIJB Kertajati in becoming a Hajj embarkation that has served 30 flight groups with approximately 13,000 pilgrims in 2024. “The next plan, there are several investors who are interested in developing it into an airport for Hajj (and Umrah), we will update later,” said Bey Machmudin after a Leadership Meeting at Gedung Sate Bandung, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Bey found statistical figures that there is a potential for around 70,000 Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from West Java and Central Java to depart from BIJB Kertajati. “Earlier information from Mr. Asda 1 next year there are 70,000 pilgrims who (want to) go to Kertajati, (while) from the western part of Central Java has entered here. This means that next year (the number of passengers) will increase,” Bey said. However, until the 2025 Hajj season arrives, the West Java Provincial Government must continue to look for ways to make BIJB Kertajati get as many passengers as possible. “But, our challenge from today until next year is that we must be able to survive or add flights from Kertajati,” said Bey. Bey also revealed that the use of the Hajj dormitory in Indramayu for all pilgrims will still be coordinated again. This is because there is still one tower that is not yet operational. “We will coordinate later because there is one tower that is not yet (operational),” Bey said. SOURCE

Jul, 25 2024

WJIS 2024: Investment in Electric Vehicles in West Java Will Open 8,700 Jobs

Bisnis.com, BANDUNG - West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) 2024 confirms West Java's position in the green economic ecosystem which will be the future of the economy. Head of the West Java DPMPTSP, Nining Yuliastiani, said that during 2019 until the first semester of 2024, the flow of foreign and domestic capital continued to increase to West Java. Supported by 5 sectors that are always the favorites for investors, starting from the warehousing, transportation, telecommunications, motor vehicle industry, construction and others. West Java Province is ranked first in investment realization in Semester 1 - 2024 with a realized value of PMA and PMDN investment of IDR 128.3 trillion or an increase of 23.78% from 2023 in the same period. In practice, West Java has also been successful in accommodating investment in the electric vehicle sector from Hyundai, BYD, to Vinfast. BYD has confirmed that it will build a factory in the Subang Smartpolitan area on an area of 107 hectares, with an estimated investment value of US$ 1 billion. Meanwhile, the Vinfast company, which originates from Vietnam and operates in the automotive electric vehicle sector, has already carried out groundbreaking in the Subang area, with an estimated initial investment of US$ 200 million for market expansion to Indonesia. Nining said the presence of these EV manufacturers would boost the economy in the West Java region. "West Java will become the EV Hub in Indonesia, with investment plans reaching IDR 11 trillion, there will be 8,700 jobs opened once operations start in 2025," he said at the WJIS 2024 event, Trans Luxury Hotel, Bandung, Thursday (19/9/2024). Nining also ensured that West Java would become a home for investment in data centers and industry which was starting to move towards green industry. West Java, according to him, will provide full support for the implementation of the green economy. The opportunity for West Java to continue to be the main investment target was also expressed by the Head of Bank Indonesia West Java Representative, Muhammad Nur. According to him, West Java's economy will grow, supported by several factors even though there are still global geopolitical challenges that have an impact on the national and regional levels of West Java. According to him, the increase in optimism among business actors after one round of elections provides a positive signal for the investment climate in West Java. Bank Indonesia also explained that in the second quarter of 2024, the West Java economy grew 4.95%, an increase compared to the first quarter of 4.93%. Where, investment is still a sector to be proud of in West Java, because in the second quarter investment realization reached IDR 63.7 trillion and was the largest in Indonesia. For this reason, his party assesses that West Java's economic growth in 2024 is expected to remain high and be in the range of 4.6% - 5.4% (yoy). This optimism is based on domestic demand which remains strong in line with increasing social mobility and the potential impact of holding a democratic party on the aggregate economy. "Apart from that, West Java investment also continues to grow, even now it is the highest nationally," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Sep, 23 2024

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