News - The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is encouraging investment opportunities for Japanese companies to accelerate the development of the Rebana area.

The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is encouraging investment opportunities for Japanese companies to accelerate the development of the Rebana area.

Sep, 11 2026

The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs continues to strengthen cross-stakeholder collaboration in the development of the Rebana Area to open up new investment and partnership opportunities, including for Japanese companies. This initiative was realized through the Rebana Area Development Co-Creation Seminar: New Business Opportunities and Public-Private Partnerships in Indonesia, held in Jakarta on Monday (September 7).

The activity, which is part of the technical cooperation between the Indonesian Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the Project for Rebana Area Development which is related to Patimban International Port, serves as a forum to disseminate the results of the planning and development strategies for the Rebana Area while also bringing together the government, business actors, development partners, and other stakeholders to identify business opportunities and partnerships that can be developed in the Rebana Area. The activity was also attended by representatives of Ministries/Institutions, the West Java Provincial Government, Regency/City Governments, business actors, representatives of Japanese companies, associations, and development partners.

Assistant Deputy for Economic Area Development and Strategic Projects Suroto said that the development of the Rebana Area requires strong collaboration between the Government and the business world so that various area plans can be translated into concrete projects and investment opportunities.

"The development of the Rebana Area does not stop at planning, but needs to be translated into implementable programs and projects that provide added value to the economy. The government continues to strengthen coordination across ministries/agencies, local governments, business actors, and development partners to create an environmentally friendly and sustainable investment ecosystem. Furthermore, the Rebana Area's readiness as a new center of economic growth in West Java is strengthened by the operation of various National Strategic Projects (PSN), such as the Patimban International Port, Kertajati Airport, the Cisumdawu Toll Road, the Cipanas Dam, and the Subang Smartpolitan Industrial Estate," said Deputy Assistant Suroto.

The development of the Rebana area itself is part of the accelerated development agenda as directed by Presidential Regulation Number 87 of 2021. The Rebana area enjoys a strategic position and is well-prepared, as evidenced by the realization of large-scale investments, including the inauguration of the BYD electric vehicle assembly plant at the Subang Smartpolitan Subdistrict. The availability of this ecosystem is certainly further strengthened by the accelerated construction of the Patimban Port Access Toll Road.

To develop the Rebana Area, the Indonesian Government is collaborating technically with JICA to support more integrated development. This collaboration has produced several outputs that can serve as references for area development and increasing investment attractiveness, including the Rebana Area Master Plan, the Specific Plan for the Green Industry Center, Guidelines for Industrial Estate Development in the Rebana Area, a concept for promoting mountain tourism, and an investment promotion strategy.

The results of the collaboration were then introduced to stakeholders through a seminar as part of an effort to build a shared understanding of the direction of Rebana Area development, business potential, and the need for collaboration to support the implementation of programs and projects in the area.

In line with this, Chief Representative of JICA Indonesia Office Takeda Sachiko also expressed her appreciation for the close coordination synergy with the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, BP Rebana, and the West Java Provincial Government, and emphasized the important role of Patimban International Port and the Rebana Area for the business world. The Rebana Area is one of the most important growth areas in Indonesia. Patimban Port is projected to become a major logistics gateway connecting industries in West Java with domestic and international markets. Through this technical cooperation project, JICA supports the preparation of the Master Plan, strengthening coordination between stakeholders, and identifying priority programs such as the Green Industry Hub that integrates manufacturing, renewable energy, human resource development, and decarbonization.

Meanwhile, Ahmad Nugraha, Investment Promotion Coordinator of the Rebana Area Management Agency (BP), also explained the progress and potential investment attractiveness of the Rebana Area. The Rebana Area was developed based on comprehensive and structured planning through industrial clusters, aviation, tourism, and education. Currently, there are 13 industrial areas allocated, 8 of which are already operational. Investment realization in the Rebana Area in 2025 reached IDR 36 trillion, and by the second quarter of 2026 had reached IDR 21.59 trillion, contributing approximately 30% of total investment in West Java. With the support of more than 30 universities and 500 vocational schools/training institutions, this area is projected to be able to create 1.7-1.8 million new jobs.

The development of the Rebana area itself is part of an accelerated development agenda. In addition to focusing on expanding industrial and logistics capacity, the area's development is oriented toward sustainability principles.

The seminar also discussed a number of relevant topics, including the implementation of green industry, the circular economy, the use of renewable energy (geothermal and floating solar panels in dams), and the contribution of the business sector to decarbonization targets. The seminar also provided a forum for discussing opportunities for public-private partnerships to support the development of the Rebana Area. The discussion session involved government and private sector stakeholders to discuss the development of Patimban International Port, opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the economic value of carbon, the use of smart technology, and the development of industrial areas such as Subang Smartpolitan.

"By strengthening this collaboration, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is encouraging the results of the Rebana Area development planning and cooperation to be followed up through more concrete communication and business exploration between the government, investors, area developers, and development partners. Thus, the Rebana Area is expected to be increasingly able to attract quality investment while strengthening connectivity between industrial areas, strategic infrastructure, and centers of economic activity in the region," concluded Deputy Assistant Suroto.

Also present at the event were the Director of Promotion for East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board, the Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) of West Java Province, the Chief Representative from JICA Indonesia, the Vice President Director of JETRO Indonesia, a representative from the Japanese Embassy, and representatives from other ministries, institutions, and regional governments.

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West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi Ready to Spend Money for Investment Security

KLIKNUSAE.com – West Java Governor, Dedi Mulyadi, emphasized his commitment to ensuring investment security in the province. He conveyed this when he met with Mardigu Wowiek Prasantyo or better known as Bossman Mardigu, recently. In a podcast with Mardigu, Dedi stated that the regional government will allocate a special budget to ensure investors. This is to provide a sense of security and comfort in investing in West Java. "We want to ensure that West Java becomes a conducive investment destination. Therefore, we will spend money to improve security. As well as preparing infrastructure that makes it easier for investors to run their businesses," said Dedi. In addition to ensuring security, the Governor also highlighted employment issues. Especially the practice of extortion in the employee recruitment process in factories. He emphasized that the provincial government will ensure that every citizen who applies for work is not charged any fees in any form. "We must not burden the community with additional costs when applying for work. I ensure that companies operating in West Java must follow this rule. There must be no extortion that burdens job seekers," he said. Dedi also revealed plans for infrastructure development and improvement to facilitate economic and industrial activities in West Java. The government will build and repair roads, provide better transportation access. And improve basic utility networks such as electricity and clean water. This step is expected to increase the attractiveness of West Java as an investment location and create more jobs for local people. "We want to show that West Java is a safe, comfortable, and profitable place for investors. With this policy, I am sure our economic growth will be even faster," he said. According to him, investment security is important so that West Java can develop faster. *** (SOURCE)

Apr, 08 2025

West Java's DPMPTSP Develops Strategy to Maintain Positive Investment Realization

RADARBANDUNG.id, BANDUNG - The West Java Provincial Government has begun preparing a new strategy to maintain investment sustainability in 2026, after realized investment throughout 2025 reached IDR 296.8 trillion, exceeding the target set by the central government. This step was discussed at the 2026 West Java Investment Forum, held by the West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) in collaboration with several relevant regional government agencies (OPDs), at the West Java DPMPTSP Hall in Bandung on Wednesday (January 21). The event was attended by approximately 150 participants, including government officials, business actors, industrial estate managers, academics, associations, and potential investors. The theme of the forum was "Special Investment Transformation: Creating a Superior, Environmentally Conscious, and Globally Competitive Society," marking a shift in West Java's investment policy, which no longer focuses solely on value but also on quality and long-term impact. The Head of the West Java Investment and Investment Coordinating Board (DPMPTSP), Dedi Taufik, stated that this forum serves as a strategic platform for aligning perceptions between the government and business actors in facing future investment challenges, in line with the increasing investment realization target for 2026. "High investment achievements must be accompanied by a change in approach. Future investment is not enough just to be large in numbers, but must also be able to create jobs, protect the environment, promote regional equity, and provide real added value to the community," said Dedi Taufik. According to data from the Ministry of Investment/BKPM RI, West Java's investment realization from January to December 2025 was recorded at IDR 296.8 trillion, or 109.9 percent of the IDR 271 trillion target. This achievement places West Java as the province with the highest investment realization nationally for five consecutive years, with employment reaching 454,046 people spread across 27 regencies/cities. In terms of composition, West Java's investment structure is considered relatively balanced. Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) was recorded at IDR 149.8 trillion, or 50.5 percent, while Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) reached IDR 146.9 trillion, or 49.5 percent. This reflects West Java's continued strong investment attractiveness to both domestic and global investors. The manufacturing sector remains the largest contributor, with an investment value of IDR 158 trillion. The real estate sector is next with IDR 33.2 trillion, followed by the information and communications sector with IDR 30.3 trillion. However, from a regional perspective, investment remains concentrated in certain areas. The five regencies with the highest investment realization in 2025 are Bekasi Regency with IDR 81.8 trillion, Karawang Regency with IDR 70.7 trillion, Bogor Regency with IDR 32.4 trillion, Subang Regency with IDR 18.2 trillion, and Purwakarta Regency with IDR 12.4 trillion. "Around 70 percent of West Java's investment is still concentrated in certain regions. This condition is a primary concern in developing the 2026 investment strategy to ensure more equitable economic growth," said Dedi Taufik. Therefore, in 2026, the provincial government will promote a regional and thematic investment approach, tailored to the characteristics and superior potential of each region. "We want each region to have specific, concrete investment projects ready to be offered in line with its local potential," he added. A number of strategic issues were raised during the workshop, including spatial planning certainty, environmental protection, basic infrastructure readiness, accelerated business licensing, and improving the quality of human resources and absorbing the local workforce. The use of digital technology in licensing and employment services was also a focus of discussion. Meanwhile, the Head of the West Java Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda), Dedi Mulyadi, highlighted the significant investment opportunities in the food sector, in line with West Java's population growth over the next five years. He stated that the projected population of West Java in 2030 is estimated to reach 52.69 million. "This population growth is not only a potential market, but also a significant opportunity for investment in the food and basic needs sectors. West Java is highly strategic as a national investment hub," he said. He explained that West Java's rice demand is projected to reach 4.28 million tons per year, eggs 428,000 tons per year, and chicken meat around 578,000 tons per year. These figures are expected to continue to increase in line with population growth. From an environmental perspective, the Head of the West Java Environmental Agency, Ai Sadiiyah, emphasized the importance of controlling spatial use as a primary foundation in the investment licensing process. According to her, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi places great emphasis on the balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability. "Space is the key to licensing before moving on to the next stage. Many disasters currently occurring are not only triggered by natural factors, but also by human activity," he said. He emphasized the need for synergy between investment, spatial planning, economic, and environmental policies to create a sustainable and safe investment climate for the community. [SOURCE]

Jan, 22 2026

WJIS 2024 Emphasizes West Java's Position in the Green Economic Ecosystem

Bandung (ANTARA) - Head of the West Java Investment and One Stop Integrated Services Service (DPMPTSP) Nining Yuliastiani said the 2024 West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) was a confirmation of West Java's position in the green economic ecosystem which is predicted to become the economy of the future. This, he said, on the sidelines of WJIS 2024, Thursday, could be seen from the increasing number of investments entering the electric vehicle sector, from Hyundai, BYD, to Vinfast. BYD, he said, 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 one billion US dollars. Meanwhile, the Vinfast company which originates from Vietnam and operates in the electric vehicle sector has laid the first stone in the Subang area with an initial investment of US$ 200 million for market expansion to Indonesia. "With the presence of EV manufacturers, 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," said Nining. Nining also ensured that West Java would be a home for investment in the data center sector, and industries that are moving towards green industry with their implementation will definitely be fully supported by the government. 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, who revealed that the economy in West Java would grow, supported by several factors even though there were still global geopolitical challenges that had 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 percent, an increase compared to the first quarter of 4.93 percent. Investment itself is still a sector that West Java can be proud of, 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 percent to 5.4 percent on an annual basis (year on year/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, currently even being the highest nationally," he said. Nining explained that from 2019 to the first semester of 2024, the flow of foreign and domestic capital continued to increase to West Java, especially in five sectors that have always been 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 of 2024, with the investment realization value of Foreign Investors (PMA) and Domestic Investors (PMDN) amounting to IDR 128.3 trillion or an increase of 23.78 percent from 2023 in the same period . (SOURCE)

Sep, 20 2024

The Economic Growth Rate in Bogor City Remains at 5.15 Percent, Investment Given Red Carpet Treatment

RADAR BOGOR – The economic growth rate of Bogor City has not moved far from the 5 percent mark, recording 5.15 percent throughout 2024, slightly above the national and West Java Province averages of 5 percent. While considered stable, this figure is viewed as insufficient to meet the long-term regional economic development targets. Therefore, the Bogor City Government (Pemkot Bogor) emphasizes the need for an extra strategy to push for higher growth. “This is part of the recovery and rebirth process of Bogor City’s economy post-Covid-19,” said Rudy Mashudi, Head of Bogor City Regional Development Planning Agency (Bapperida). According to Rudy, there are four factors influencing the economic growth rate: community consumption, government spending, investment, and exports-imports. On consumption, Rudy hopes that transactions in the community keep moving because the circulation of money among residents is a key pillar of growth. “A good economic condition helps people meet their needs and maintain purchasing power,” Rudy said. Government spending also plays a major role in driving the economy. With efficiency and budget reallocation, the impact of public spending is expected to be more felt. “This is also our way to ensure government spending is targeted appropriately and directly impacts the regional economy,” he explained. Investment is given special attention, with Pemkot Bogor opening wide the doors for outside capital expected to absorb local labor. “We need investment to drive job creation and increase the productivity of Bogor City’s economy,” emphasized Rudy. However, the national economic growth target of 8 percent by 2030 is considered challenging to achieve. Rudy said a phased strategy and extra hard work are needed to approach that figure. “It requires significant and planned efforts to elevate the economy to that level,” he added. He also cited external challenges like the Russia-Ukraine war and Palestine-Israel conflict, which add pressure on the global and national economy. “The global escalation also impacts regions, including Bogor City,” he said. Therefore, Pemkot Bogor aims for a more realistic short-term growth target of nearly 6 percent, expected by the end of 2025. “One way is by continuing to provide ease for investment in Bogor City,” he concluded. [SOURCE]

Nov, 18 2025

Dedi Mulyadi's Popularity High, Hotel Occupancy in West Java Plummets

A recent survey by the Indonesian Survey Institute (Lembaga Survei Indonesia / LSI) shows that the majority of the public holds a positive view of the West Java Provincial Government’s performance across various sectors. However, economic observers and business players argue that this outcome does not align with the reality of widespread layoffs and millions of residents trapped in poverty. LSI announced its survey findings on Thursday (July 23, 2026). The survey was conducted from July 2–9, 2026, involving 800 respondents living in West Java. Respondents were at least 17 years old or married at the time of the survey. They were selected using a multistage random sampling method across 27 regencies and cities in West Java. With this sample size, the survey carries a margin of error of approximately ±3.5% at a 95% confidence level. Data collection was conducted through face-to-face interviews by trained interviewers. The survey findings show that the public evaluated the West Java Provincial Government’s performance positively across multiple sectors. Satisfaction levels exceeded 50% in all surveyed aspects, including infrastructure and basic services. Meanwhile, the economic sector received the lowest satisfaction score, although it was still generally appreciated. The majority of respondents rated West Java's economic condition in the moderate category at 44.3%. Meanwhile, 27% of residents rated the economy as good, and 28.3% rated it as poor. Regarding public administration, the West Java Provincial Government received positive scores. 60.2% of respondents rated governance performance as good to very good, 30.4% rated it as moderate, and 8.1% rated it as poor to very poor. The survey also revealed that 95.4% of respondents were satisfied with the performance of West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi. In contrast, the satisfaction rate for Vice Governor Erwan Setiawan trailed significantly behind Dedi at 59.1%. Disconnect from Field RealitiesAcademic and economic observer from Pasundan University Bandung, Acuviarta Kartabi, stated on Friday (July 24, 2026) that the high level of public satisfaction with the provincial government and governor represents an anomaly when compared to conditions on the ground. According to him, high unemployment rates, poverty issues, widespread layoffs, and weak public purchasing power do not reflect significant economic recovery. Data from the West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS) indicates that 1.77 million people in the province were still unemployed as of November 2025. Meanwhile, the poverty rate in West Java stood at 6.78%, or approximately 3.55 million people. Throughout 2025, Ministry of Manpower data recorded 18,815 workers laid off in West Java. From January to May 2026 alone, another 5,044 workers faced layoffs in the province. "The survey results should be viewed as an indicator of public perception rather than a complete picture of real conditions. Therefore, these findings need to be cross-checked with objective data such as poverty figures, job creation, and the effectiveness of inflation control programs," he explained. Chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) West Java, Dodi Ahmad Sofiandi, revealed that West Java's hospitality sector continues to face challenging conditions. Hotel occupancy rates, for instance, remain stagnant and even tend to decline. He noted that ceremonial local government events and long holiday periods amidst the current economic climate have been unable to push hotel occupancy up to 70%. Currently, there are 550 registered members of PHRI West Java, covering both restaurants and hotels. "The number of our members has dropped drastically from 1,495 down to just 550. Occupancy rates for budget hotels (hotel melati) stand at only 25%, while star-rated hotels reach a maximum of 60%," Dodi revealed. Personality FactorExecutive Director of LSI, Djayadi Hanan, explained that high public satisfaction with the West Java Governor is driven not only by performance evaluations of the government, but also by Dedi Mulyadi’s personality as a regional leader. According to him, three main factors shape positive public perception. First, the majority of residents view economic conditions as moderate or fair. Second, the administration of the West Java Provincial Government is rated positively by most respondents. Third, the public favorably evaluates various government programs and services, ranging from infrastructure, education, and health to cooperative empowerment. "As a recommendation, the government needs to step up by introducing targeted programs for those feeling the economic strain the most, specifically the middle and lower-income classes," he concluded. [Source]

Jul, 27 2026

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