Investment
West Sumatra Province has set a target of achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060, which is the same as the national target. West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi noted that the goal is mandated by the West Sumatra Regional Long-Term and Medium-Term Plan (RJPMD). He added that the new and renewable energy (NRE) share of the province's total energy mix reached 30.59 percent in 2024, while the target for 2025 is 51.7 percent.
Riau Islands Province recorded 7.48 percent year-on-year (yoy) economic growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Riau Islands data's official statistics news on Nov. 5, 2025, the highest in Sumatra Island and third nationally. The performance improved from the province's 7.14 percent yoy economic growth in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Indonesia Abdullah Salem Al-Dhaheri is exploring cooperation and investment opportunities in Southwest Papua Province.
Total realized investment value to South Kalimantan Province reached Rp25.7 trillion by the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, up Rp 16 trillion quarter-to-quarter (qtq) according to South Kalimantan Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office data. The achievement stems from 11,238 projects based on Investment and Downstream Industry Ministry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) data, placing South Kalimantan in 16th in terms of total realized investment value.
Investments to West Java Province soared 36.34 percent year-on-year (yoy) from Rp56.57 trillion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 to Rp77.13 trillion in Q3 2025 according to Investment and Downstream Ministry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) data, or about 15.7 percent of the total investment value nationally for the period. The achievement made West Java the province with the highest investment realization in Indonesia
The North Maluku Province economy soared 32.09 percent year-on-year (yoy) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, the highest in Indonesia for the period. The highest economic growth rate achieved by its regencies and cities reached 70 percent yoy. North Maluku Governor Sherly Tjoanda Laos stated that the high growth proves the provincial government's seriousness about creating a favorable investment climate so investors could grow their ventures optimally.
Turkish investors are eyeing West Nusa Tenggara Province to build silos for rice and corn in the region. West Nusa Tenggara Food Security Office Head Aidy Furqon confirmed the potential for Turkish investment in eastern Indonesia. He clarified that the construction of the grain and corn silos by Turkish investors is still in the planning stages.
PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Inalum) is eyeing the bauxite mining assets of fellow state-owned enterprise (SOE) PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) in West Kalimantan, as Inalum felt the need to maintain its supply of aluminum raw materials. Furthermore, investment into aluminum smelters in Indonesia has increased significantly after the bauxite export ban that took effect in June 2023. Most domestic aluminum smelters are currently controlled by Chinese companies.
