European investors have begun surveying industrial zones across Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek) ahead of the anticipated 2026 ratification of the IEU‑CEPA, driven by the prospect of tariff reductions and expanded market access. According to Arief Rahardjo of Cushman & Wakefield Indonesia, investors are showing growing interest in sectors such as textiles, mining, technology, and industrial machinery, as these industries are expected to gain momentum once the agreement takes effect. The Indonesian government has confirmed that the IEU‑CEPA legal drafting and translation stages are underway, with Trade Minister of Indonesia, Budi Santoso, stating that signatures are targeted for January and parliamentary ratification expected by mid‑2026. Government officials highlight that the agreement could significantly enhance Indonesia’s economic outlook. The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs projects that IEU‑CEPA could help Indonesia achieve eight percent economic growth by 2029, while also expanding export opportunities for Indonesian products in the European Union. Ferry Irawan of the Cooperatives Ministry emphasized additional benefits, including broader EU market access, tariff reductions for most Indonesian exports, enhanced national economic value creation, and simplified visa procedures through fast‑track mechanisms.Source: https://rri.co.id/en/business/2047439/investors-eye-jakarta-metro-industrial-zones-ahead-of-ieu-cepa (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: rri.co.id, 17 December 2025