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Karawang Regent Dares Companies to Report Actions that Disrupt the Investment Climate

Dec, 11 2025

KARAWANG, iNEWSKarawang.id – Karawang Regent Aep Syaepuloh has asked all companies operating in Karawang Regency to report any actions that could potentially disrupt the investment climate.

He made the statement while attending the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Karawang District Government and 22 companies regarding the optimization of active training roles at the Karawang Manpower and Transmigration Agency's Vocational Training Center (BLK) on Friday (September 19, 2025) at the Karawang Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) Hall.

“I ask all companies not to hesitate to report to me if there are parties that disrupt the comfort of investment in Karawang. The local government will be present and provide protection,” said Aep firmly.

According to him, investment comfort is an important factor for the sustainability of the business world in Karawang. The local government is committed to creating a conducive investment climate while ensuring that local workers can be absorbed through a link and match program between industry and BLK.

“Not only me, but the TNI, Polri, and the Attorney General's Office will also provide assistance because Karawang is the largest industrial area in West Java. Therefore, we must maintain a healthy and conducive investment climate. Companies can focus on production, while local workers can be absorbed,” he said.

Aep also reminded that the Karawang Regional Government continues to strive to provide a space for dialogue with the business world. With this MoU, he hopes that the synergy between the government, companies, and workers can be strengthened.

“Alhamdulillah, the companies that signed this MoU are indeed large companies. But I hope that all companies can participate in this program. Not only to absorb local workers, but also to meet the needs of the industrial world,” he said.

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Bank Indonesia Reminds West Java Economic Challenges Impacted by Global Geopolitics

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Cirebon Investment Tops IDR 4 Trillion, Reaching 119 Percent of West Java Target

CIREBON REGENCY, (FC).- Cirebon Regency's investment performance has shown a positive trend. Throughout 2025, regional investment realization successfully exceeded the target set by the West Java Provincial Government, reaching nearly IDR 4.02 trillion. Based on the investment realization progress report from the Cirebon Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), the investment value in 2025 reached IDR 4,019,772,811,098. This figure surpassed the investment realization target set by the West Java Provincial Government of IDR 3.35 trillion. With this achievement, Cirebon Regency's investment realization percentage reached 119.99 percent. The Head of Cirebon Regency DPMPTSP, H. Hilmy Rivai, stated that this achievement reflects growing investor confidence in Cirebon Regency's economic potential. According to him, the local government continues to make various efforts to create a conducive investment climate, ranging from improving licensing services to offering conveniences for business actors investing in the region. “The 2025 investment achievement demonstrates that Cirebon Regency holds strong appeal for investors,” Hilmy said on Friday (Aug 14). Entering 2026, investment development in Cirebon Regency has once again shown a positive trend. In the first and second quarters (Q1 and Q2) of 2026, Cirebon Regency was recorded as one of the regions with the highest investment realization in the Rebana Metropolitan area. Based on the DPMPTSP report, investment realization in Q2 2026 reached IDR 1,781,621,048,439, while in the previous quarter (Q1), it was recorded at IDR 1,449,196,668,175. Thus, total investment realization in Cirebon Regency across Q1 and Q2 of 2026 reached IDR 3,230,817,716,614. This milestone represents 76.02 percent of the 2026 West Java Province investment target, which was set at IDR 4.25 trillion. Hilmy emphasized that the local government will continue to boost investment growth through service facilitation programs and by strengthening the region's potential sectors. According to him, investment growth not only impacts the region's economic value, but also creates job opportunities and enhances Cirebon Regency's competitiveness within the Rebana Metropolitan area. (Ghofar) [Source]

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Karawang Predicted to Remain Investment Favorite This Year

jabar.jpnn.com, KARAWANG - The Karawang Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) said that Karawang will remain an area targeted by investors to invest in Karawang in 2025. Head of Economic Services at DPMPTSP Karawang, Didin Bihlaludin, said that investment realization from January to December 2024 was quite good, reaching IDR 68.5 trillion or 160 percent of the target set by the central government of IDR 42.7 trillion. If we look at the achievements last year, he said, then the investment achievements in Karawang this year will certainly remain high, even potentially exceeding the investment achievements in 2024. Karawang, he said, will remain one of the areas in West Java targeted by investors to invest their investments. "The infrastructure in Karawang is very supportive. Many national strategic projects are being built in Karawang, such as the high-speed train station, the Jakarta-Cikampek Toll Road, the Jakarta-Cikampek II Toll Road, and others," he said. Meanwhile, according to the records of the Karawang Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office, the realization of investment entering the Karawang area in January-December 2024 reached IDR 68.5 trillion. This achievement is the realization of foreign investment and domestic investment, with details of IDR 1072 trillion in domestic investment and foreign investment of IDR 58.5 trillion. Didin said, with the investment achievement reaching IDR 68.5 trillion, in 2024, Karawang will be ranked second in the region with the highest investment in West Java. The region in first place with the highest investment in West Java is Bekasi Regency with a realization reaching IDR 71.8 trillion. Then in third place is Bogor Regency with an investment realization of IDR 22.9 trillion. (antara/jpnn) [SOURCE]

Mar, 17 2025

Sukabumi City Is Getting More Radiant, Total Investment Increases to Rp739 Billion

SUKABUMI – The trade and services sector remains the main pillar supporting the increase in investment in Sukabumi City. During the first semester of 2025, the recorded investment value reached IDR 131.35 billion, thus increasing the total investment in Sukabumi City to IDR 739.69 billion. Cecep Iskandar, Investment Management Officer at the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) of Sukabumi City, said this achievement shows a positive trend compared to the same period last year. “Alhamdulillah, the investment this year has already reached the target,” Cecep told reporters on Thursday (September 18). According to him, this significant increase is driven by two main factors. First, the increasing number of business actors understanding the importance of business legality. “Second, the addition of the Indonesian Standard Business Field Classification (KBLI) which automatically increases the business capital,” he explained. Cecep considers the achievement remarkable, given that the number of business actors in Sukabumi City is not as many as in other regions. “With relatively few business actors, this significant increase is quite proud,” he said. Not only noting investment numbers, DPMPTSP also reported positive impacts on labor absorption. From January to June 2025, a total of 3,614 workers were absorbed by various business sectors. “As of mid-2025, Sukabumi City has 6,150 active business units. The details consist of 5,220 micro businesses, 878 small businesses, 22 medium businesses, and 30 large companies that continue to contribute to regional economic growth,” he added. He is optimistic that the investment trend will continue to grow until the end of the year. “With business actors’ increasing awareness of licensing, the trade and services sector is believed to still be the main engine driving Sukabumi City’s economic wheel,” he concluded. [SOURCE]

Dec, 11 2025

A Closer Look at West Java Products' Readiness to Enter the European Market Through Digital Product Passports

Global markets are increasingly demanding greater transparency, sustainability, and product traceability. As a result, businesses are required to digitally verify the origin and authenticity of their products to remain competitive in international trade. Java Spices, a spice producer based in Cijeruk, Bogor, West Java, has begun tracking its carbon footprint throughout the entire production process—from cultivating seedlings on organic farmland to product packaging—using the INA Trading export platform. Each spice package is equipped with a PERURI RFID Blockchain sticker, enabling comprehensive digital traceability. “European regulations will require the implementation of RFID and Blockchain technologies starting in 2030. Every product exported to Europe must be accompanied by a Digital Product Passport. INA Trading serves as a platform connecting businesses with buyers worldwide, allowing them to purchase products whose authenticity is guaranteed through PERURI RFID Blockchain and verified via the INA Trading mobile application,” said Amiranto Adi Wibowo, CEO of PUNDI and INA Trading, during the PERURI RFID Blockchain Seminar and Product Curation held in Bandung on Friday, June 26, 2026. PERURI Smart Card is responsible for calculating the carbon footprint generated from organic farming activities by utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) devices installed across organic farmland, transportation vehicles, and processing facilities. “All of the IoT devices we deploy are integrated with the INA Trading platform and PERURI Digital Security to support the implementation of RFID and Blockchain technologies,” said Muchrizal, CEO of PERURI Smart Card. The product curation program for Bandung and West Java resulted in a cooperation agreement between PUNDI/INA Trading and Polaris, as well as Java Spices/Archipelago. The partnership covers the implementation of PERURI RFID Blockchain technology on bottled spice products and bamboo-based products, including chairs, tables, and home décor items, for export to the Netherlands. The collaboration also aims to expand the distribution of West Java products to Serbia and other Eastern European countries. The products are scheduled to be shipped to the Netherlands in containers as part of the 2026 End-of-Year Sales program in Europe and for retail distribution, in collaboration with PERURI Smart Card, PERURI Digital Security, and PUNDI/INA Trading. Prior to export, marketing communications consultant Ginung Pratidina emphasized that each European country has distinct communication strategies and consumer preferences. Consequently, products from West Java must be tailored to individual markets through adjustments to packaging design, color selection, and social media storytelling. Business owners are therefore encouraged to refine both their packaging and promotional materials before entering the European market. Once the products reach consumers, the embedded RFID tags can be scanned to access comprehensive product information, including the origin of raw materials, artisan identity, production location, materials used, carbon footprint, certifications, and product authenticity verified through blockchain technology. Meanwhile, PERURI Digital Security provides digital signature technology, smart contracts, and cybersecurity systems to safeguard the integrity of product data. PUNDI, on the other hand, supplies the blockchain infrastructure and digital platform that enable every stage of a product's journey to be recorded transparently and protected against manipulation. [SOURCE]

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