The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) officially launched the Business USA for Indonesia (BISA) report in Jakarta on 14 October 2025. The report highlights how 35 American companies have strategically contributed to Indonesia’s economic growth through job creation, digital‐skills development, innovation and community empowerment. According to the report, since 2003 these U.S. businesses have generated over one million jobs across sectors including energy, agriculture, manufacturing and digital technology. Additionally, more than five million people have received training in digital skills such as cloud computing, cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI).
USABC Interim President & CEO Brian McFeeters emphasized the key role of U.S. business in advancing Indonesia’s economic priorities under President Prabowo Subianto, including direct investment, workforce development and technology transfer. Deputy for Investment Promotion & Down-streaming at the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Nurul Ichwan, welcomed the initiative, noting that the United States remains among the top ten foreign investors in Indonesia—but underlining that the real value lies in tangible impact: technology transfer and improving human-capital quality. Moreover, panel presentations by companies such as bp Indonesia, Google Indonesia, IBM Indonesia and Corteva Agriscience demonstrated concrete contributions ranging from local-employee targets in Papua’s LNG project to national digital literacy and agri-innovation programs. These efforts are positioned as part of the long-term synergy between government, private sector and society in pursuit of “Indonesia Emas 2045.”
