Indonesia continues to open investment opportunities for the United States across several strategic and high-growth sectors, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. During a bilateral meeting with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment Jacob Helberg, held on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, both sides discussed strengthening economic cooperation, tariff negotiations, and the implementation of the Strategic Trade Management framework, particularly the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program. They also reviewed developments in U.S. investments in Indonesia, as well as opportunities in digital economy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data centers.
Minister Airlangga highlighted that potential areas for collaboration include nickel and critical mineral refineries, high-end semiconductor development, tech talent programs, AI and data infrastructure, renewable energy, and even the exploration of small modular nuclear reactors. He emphasized that the Indonesia–U.S. partnership is at a highly positive stage, serving as a momentum to deepen mutually beneficial economic, trade, and investment relations. Airlangga reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to building resilient supply chains, promoting sustainable investment, and advancing inclusive growth. Additionally, Indonesia is considering hosting the Southeast Asia Forum on Export Control (SEAFEC) 2026, a regional platform aimed at enhancing strategic trade management and export monitoring systems.
