INVEST IN REMARKABLE INDONESIA

Indonesia is your investment destination. Abundant natural resources, a young and technically trained work force and a large and growing domestic market, combined with an improving investment climate and higher global profile, are just a few salient strengths. With stability firmly planted after over 10 years of vibrant democratic rule, Indonesia’s vast economic potential is primed for takeoff. We welcome you as a partner in reaching for a more prosperous future. Invest in remarkable Indonesia.

“In 2008 when Qtel decided to expand beyond the MENA region to achieve our vision of becoming a world class telecommunications company, we acquired a controlling stake in Indosat. Indonesia fulfills our investment criteria on every level: a young, growing and upwardly mobile population, an increasingly sophisticated customer base, strong GDP growth and an economy sufficiently diversified to withstand difficult economic conditions, as has been proved over the course of 2009. We would not have made this investment without the support of the Indonesian government, which was receptive to our investment and assisted us in navigating through a business environment in which we had no previous experience.”
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Bin Saoud Al Thani
Chairman – Qatar Telecom and Indosat

“Donone Group made a strategic alliance in 1998, with the Utomo family, founder of AQUA Golden Missisipi, the pioneering bottled water company in Indonesia. The history of the Aqua brand has spanned over 30 years, with its first factory in Bekasi. Today, Danone Aqua has expanded into 14 factories throughout Indonesia, and we wish to build more to meet the growing demand for Aqua brand. The success of this alliance has been such that Indonesia is considered by Danone as a priority country. Our commitment to serving the people of Indonesia is reflected in our far-reaching services throughout the archipelago, available in more than 1,500,000 outlets.”
Bernard Ducros
President Director – PT. Tirta Investama (Danone Aqua)

“Indonesia’s abundant natural resources is one of the main reasons we invest in Indonesia, but more than that, we plan to play role in enchancing the standard of living of the local communities in Indonesia. MEC’s USD 5 billion infrastructure and integrated industrial development in East Kalimantan will create 5,000 new jobs by 2015. This will provide a strong platform for Indonesia to attract future investments of an estimated US$ 20 billion and 100,000 jobs by 2030. The MEC development will help transform East Kalimantan into one of the model regions of Indonesia. It is a good example of a strong, public-private, Middle Eastern-Indonesian initiative. We are proud to be part of Indonesia’s success story.”
Madhu Koneru
Group CEO of MEC Holdings

“Having invested in Indonesia for over 75 years and being one of the first listed companies there, Uniliever knows what it means to do business in Indonesia. Our deep roots in the local culture has built strong relationships with customers, customers, and the communities in which we operate. Throughout the years, our company has built up a family of more than 3,800 employees, an operates eight factories in West Java and East Java. We have prospered in Indonesia, and will remain committed in investing in this market and supporting the Indonesian economy for sustainable long-term growth.”
Maurits Daniel Rudolf Lalisang
President Director – PT. Unilver Indonesia Tbk

“Coca-cola has been operating in Indonesia since 1927, and started to produce locally since 1932. Indonesia’s large population includes a growing and affluent middle class; a demographic that has certainly provided us with a robust domestic market. Moreover, Indonesia’s unparalleled diversity has allowed us to expand our market share by introducing products specifically tailored to its numerous local markets. Over the decades, we have seen Indonesia transform into a strong and dynamic, middle-income developing country, and with its reform trajectory, we believe Indonesia will be an even more exciting place to do business.”
Peter Kelly
President Director – PT. Coca Cola Bottling Indonesia

“Indonesia’s economic and political transformation over the last 12 years has been remarkable. It has created the foundation and the ingredients for Indonesia as one of the strong and dynamic economic forces of Asia, alongside China and India. Indonesia’s economy has proven resilient in midst of the global financial crisis and its Doing-Business rankings have improved social policies hold promise for social stability and more inclusive development, Indonesia is already doing well-imagine how far it will go when the on-going institutional and regulatory reforms as well as social policy improvements are fully implemented.”
Joachim von Amsberg
Country Director for Indonesia – The World Bank

Sound Economic Fundamentals

  • At around USD 550 billion in 2009, Indonesia is one of three of the world’s larger economies (along with China and India) to have had significant economic growth amid the global financial crisis
  • Ranked 1st among Asia-Pacific sovereigns by Standard & Poor’s for best fiscal balance
  • In January 2010, Fitch Ratings upgraded Indonesia’s credit rating to BB+ with a stable outlook, putting Indonesia only one notch below investment grade-an enormous vote of confidence for investments
  • 83% total debt/GDP in 2001 was reduced to 29% by the end of 2009
  • Listed as one of the top 10 most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) as per UNCTAD World’s Investment Prospects Survey
  • Nominal per-capita GDP is expected to quadruple by 2020 as per Standard Chartered

Stronger Investment Climate

  • An updated investment law offers equal treatment to all investors and allows for the unimpeded reparation of capital
  • Recent reforms include the establishment of a one-door integrated service (PTSP) and a national single window for investment (SPIPISE), enhancing investment coordination and facilitation
  • Listed as one of ten countries improving investor protections as per Doing Business Report 2010 by IFC