The West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Agency (DPMPTSP) is developing an investment clustering strategy across its 27 regencies and cities to attract capital investment in several priority capital-intensive sectors.

 

Head of DPMPTSP West Java, Dedi Taufik, stated that the agency has been closely observing global investment dynamics over the past few years, which have shown a shift from infrastructure-focused investments toward high-technology, capital-intensive industries.

 

“We are implementing a thematic regional investment approach in West Java,” he said on Monday (February 23, 2026).

 

Dedi explained that in 2025, global investment trends were dominated by the data center and semiconductor sectors, both of which recorded significant growth. Data centers alone accounted for one-fifth of the value of newly established projects.

 

“Meanwhile, infrastructure, renewable energy, and tariff-sensitive industries such as textiles, electronics, and machinery experienced sharp declines in investment,” he said.

 

According to him, the substantial increase in investment value that was not matched by a proportional increase in semiconductor projects was likely driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and semiconductor sovereignty policies such as the CHIPS Act in the United States and similar initiatives in Europe and Asia.

 

“This trend indicates that global capital flows are becoming increasingly selective, prioritizing high-value strategic projects rather than expanding conventional manufacturing facilities,” he explained.

 

Based on the clustering results, several areas in West Java have been designated as centers for downstream electronics and semiconductor industry development.

 

“These locations include Bekasi Regency, Subang Regency, Purwakarta Regency, and Sukabumi Regency,” he said.

 

In addition, West Java is projected to become a hub for Indonesia’s digital economy and data center development, supported by investments from more than 30 companies.

 

The main locations for these investments are industrial estates in Bekasi Regency, Karawang Regency, and Purwakarta Regency.

 

In 2025, the Bodekarpur region recorded investment realization in the information and communication sector of Rp26 trillion. During the same period, the Greater Bandung area attracted Rp3.40 trillion in investment in the same sector.

 

“The increase in investment in the digital economy and semiconductor sectors reflects a shift in investor interest toward industries that offer higher added value and stronger long-term growth prospects,” he said.

 

Head of the West Java Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda), Dedi Mulyadi, added that the province’s investment policy direction for the 2025–2029 period continues to encourage investment realization in priority 3T areas (underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost regions).

 

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has also consistently promoted efforts to improve the investment climate and ease of doing business.

 

In addition to capital-intensive industries, he highlighted significant investment opportunities in the food sector, driven by West Java’s projected population growth over the next five years.

 

“West Java is both crucial and highly potential as an investment destination in Indonesia. Over the next five years, population growth will be extraordinary. This creates market potential, meaning investors are not only building industries but also serving a growing consumer market,” he said.

 

According to projections, West Java’s population is expected to reach 52.69 million people by 2030, resulting in substantially higher food demand.

 

Dedi cited projections showing annual demand for rice reaching 4.28 million tons, eggs 428,000 tons, and chicken meat 578,000 tons.

 

“These needs, along with other staple commodities, will increase significantly,” he said.

 

To support sustainable investment, the West Java Provincial Government will prioritize the development of road and irrigation networks.

 

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