Indonesia has attracted over US$18.6 billion in investment into its 25 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) over the past five years, generating more than 187,000 jobs, with US$2.56 billion realized in the first half of 2025 alone. The zones—13 industrial and 12 service-based, including high-performing sites like Kendal, Gresik, and Galang Batang—have primarily drawn capital into processing and manufacturing, while smaller but growing investments target education, healthcare, and the digital economy. SEZs have also contributed significantly to exports, totaling IDR 82 trillion (US$5.19 billion) since 2021. Despite this progress, officials acknowledge Indonesia’s SEZs remain modest compared to regional peers like Malaysia and Vietnam. To enhance competitiveness, the government plans to expand incentives and focus development on strategic sectors such as healthcare and digital education. Collaboration with Vietnam is also being explored, with both countries aiming to complement each other in export markets and SEZ development, supporting broader goals of economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable growth.Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/indonesia-attracts-1863-billion-usd-investment-in-special-economic-zones-post326236.vnp (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Vietnam+, 9 September 2025