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Apple Builds Factory in Batam: Big Opportunity for Indonesia

US tech giant Apple Inc. is building a factory in Batam, Indonesia. This move is considered a good start to strengthen Indonesia's position in the global supply chain, especially in the technology industry. This plan comes as part of Apple's strategy to expand the distribution of their products, including the iPhone 16, in the Indonesian market. However, the success of this plan is highly dependent on the readiness of Indonesia's investment ecosystem. "We cannot force Apple to invest, unless our production ecosystem and investment climate are really supportive," said Wijayanto Samirin, an economist from Paramadina University. Batam's Advantages as a Strategic Location Batam was chosen by Apple not without reason. Its proximity to Singapore makes it a potential logistics center for the global supply chain. In addition, Batam's status as a special economic zone provides tax advantages and other incentives that are attractive to foreign investors. Also Read: Apple Abandons Investment Promise: Indonesia Forgotten? However, experts [...]

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