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West Nusa Tenggara

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West Nusa Tenggara

West Nusa Tenggara is a province located in the western part of the Nusa Tenggara region of Indonesia. It consists of two main islands, Lombok and Sumbawa, as well as numerous smaller islands. With Mataram as its capital city and Lombok doubling as its largest city, West Nusa Tenggara covers an area of 19,675.89 square kilometers.

As of 2023, the population of West Nusa Tenggara amounts to 5.5 million people. Geographically, Lombok is mainly inhabited by the Sasak ethnic group along with the minority Balinese population. On the other hand, Sumbawa is inhabited by Sumbawa and Bimanese ethnic groups. Additionally, Dompu is also considered a majority ethnic group in West Nusa Tenggara. Other ethnic groups that inhabit the province include the Javanese, Bugis, East Nusa Tenggara, and Chinese people.

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West Nusa Tenggara’s economy

According to data from the West Nusa Tenggara Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the province’s Gross Domestic Regional Product (GRDP) as of 2023 reached Rp 103.9 billion. The largest contribution came from the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector at Rp 22.6 billion, followed by the mining and quarrying sector which contributed Rp 18.2 billion to the province’s GRDP. The wholesale and retail trade sector, including the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles sector, also contributed significantly to West Nusa Tenggara’s GRDP, achieving Rp 14.7 billion.

West Nusa Tenggara is also the host of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which is expected to accelerate the potential of the tourism sector in the province. Initially proposed by PT Pengembangan Pariwisata Indonesia (Persero), the Mandalika SEZ has a concept of environmentally conscious tourism development, focusing on the construction of tourist attractions oriented towards the sustainability of environmental values and quality within the community. The SEZ is well known for its Mandalika International Street Circuit, located in the Mandalika resort area on Lombok Island. The circuit opened by hosting rounds of the Asia Talent Cup and Superbike World Championship in late 2021 and has been hosting Grand Prix motorcycle races since 2022.

Furthermore, national strategic projects (PSN) are being developed in East Nusa Tenggara, which encompasses sectors such as ports, airports, and dams. These projects include the development of Lombok Praya International Airport, the construction of dams such as Bintang Bano, Meninting, Beringin Sila, and Tiu Suntukm, and the development of facilities for processing and refining copper commodities by PT Amman Mineral Industri in West Sumbawa.

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Latest News

June 9, 2025

Vietnamese automotive manufacturer VinFast has expressed interest in investment opportunities in West Nusa Tenggara Province. Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir revealed the plan, which was conveyed directly by VinFast Chief Executive Officer Pham Sanh Chau, after discussing it alongside West Nusa Tenggara Lalu Muhamad Iqbal on May 22, 2025.

The Deputy Foreign Minister stated that VinFast sees great potential for investing in West Nusa Tenggara, especially in the Lombok region.

"The VinFast CEO came directly to Lombok for initial exploration, [to find] what potential does Lombok have so VinFast can contribute through their investment," said Arrmanatha via a voice message received in Jakarta on May 22, 2025.

Arrmanatha gave his appreciation for VinFast's initiative to expand its investment outside Java after fostering an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Subang Regency, West Java province. The move, he noted, signals VinFast's commitment to develop the economic ecosystem of various regions in Indonesia beyond the EV industry.

Arrmanatha explained that VinFast's investment exploration in West Nusa Tenggara is also a follow-up to the meeting between Communist Party of Vietnam Secretary General To Lam and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta in early March.

He added that local governments must, as mandated by Prabowo, facilitate investment by reducing obstacles that could interfere with entrepreneurs' desire to invest so Indonesia becomes a country that is open to foreign investment.

"The Governor (Lalu) has also said that if there are [other] avenues for collaboration, regulations and other prerequisites will be prepared from the start to ensure that investment [could] run [smoothly]," said Arrmanatha.

However, he reminded local governments to ensure that investment opportunities entering their areas are in line with the vision and programs carried out for regional development.

Previously, Investment and Downstream Minister/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Head Rosan Roeslani stated on March 11, 2025 that VinFast has expressed interest in building a solar power plant in West Nusa Tenggara and a wind power plant in Sulawesi.

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