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Government Encourages Apple to Invest US$1 Billion in Indonesia for iPhone 16

TKDN Apple iPhone 16 - Indonesia is in the spotlight of Apple Inc. regarding a major investment opportunity in the manufacturing sector. The government, through the Ministry of Investment and Downstream, is giving a strong signal for Apple to increase its commitment with an investment of US1T4T1 billion. This move is not only to support the planned launch of the iPhone 16 in the domestic market, but also to encourage the growth of the manufacturing industry and the creation of a more equitable ecosystem for all investors. TKDN Certificate: Key Determinant of iPhone 16 Sales One of the major obstacles for Apple in marketing the iPhone 16 in Indonesia is the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) requirement. The Indonesian government is still withholding TKDN certificates for a number of Apple devices as a form of fairness to other investors who have already fulfilled this requirement. The TKDN certificate itself aims to ensure local contribution in products sold in the Indonesian market. The TKDN of the Apple iPhone 16 is a central issue that must be resolved [...]

Fahryzal Prasetyo Saturday, January 4, 2025