# Chinese Investment in Indonesia: Prospects and Opportunities

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/asean/244140-chinese-investment-in-indonesia-prospects-and-opportunities
- Published: 2025-09-21T11:08:41+07:00
- Author: ASEAN Briefing

**Indonesia’s 2024 investment reached US$95.2 billion, with FDI predominantly from
Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and Japan. Opportunities include nickel, 
EV supply chains, healthcare, and tech investments.**

### Indonesia’s 2024 Investment Highlights

Indonesia ended 2024 with a robust investment realization of 1,714.2 trillion rupiah(
$95.2 billion), marking a 20.8% increase year-on-year. Foreign direct investment(
FDI) contributed significantly, totaling 900.2 trillion rupiah ($50 billion). In
the first quarter of 2025, investments reached 465.2 trillion rupiah ($25.8 billion),
with FDI comprising 230.4 trillion rupiah ($12.8 billion), primarily from Singapore,
Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and Japan.

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### Dominance in Refined Nickel and Industrial Infrastructure

The country now accounts for about 65% of the global refined nickel supply, with
Chinese companies controlling a majority of domestic refining capacity. Key industrial
zones like Morowali (IMIP) and Weda Bay (IWIP) integrate smelters, power plants,
chemicals, logistics, and housing, reducing time-to-market for EV battery materials.
However, these estates face increased scrutiny due to safety incidents and environmental
issues.

### Emerging Opportunities for Chinese Investors

Chinese firms can capitalize on Indonesia’s growth by developing AI-ready campuses,
investing in edge computing, and offering integrated EPC, financing, and cloud services
to lead Southeast Asia’s compute infrastructure. Additionally, with nearly the entire
population covered under the BPJS health program but healthcare spending remaining
at 3.7% of GDP, opportunities exist in hospital PPPs, diagnostics, and biotech collaborations
within Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

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