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 Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populated country and Southeast Asia’s largest economy, counts with strong fundamentals of social stability, strong domestic demand for goods and services, steadily increasing foreign reserves, and stable market with moderate-to-low inflation.
Indonesia’s under-developed public infrastructure is a priority for the government and presents opportunities in rail, transport, and municipal infrastructure projects. Indonesia transportation development plans include tolls, new roads (2,003 miles), and bridges. Projects to build a mass transportation system, totaling $8 billion USD, are planned for the six metropolitan areas of Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang, Medan and Makassar with the goal of reducing economic losses due to traffic jams.
Indonesia is also prioritizing the development of sustainable battery production. Last year, they hosted their first International Battery Summit, addressing topics such as how to accelerate the development of electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Featured Event
 This Mission aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange between U.S. companies and local stakeholders in smart city development, digital ecosystems, and sustainable urban infrastructure. This mission (November 12-20, 2024) will provide a comprehensive understanding of the urban infrastructure landscape in the Philippines and Indonesia, fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development opportunities. Interested U.S. companies within the Smart City Technologies & Services and Transportation & Urban Mobility should apply by September 6, 2024. Apply Now
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Export Compliance Roadshow: Navigate Global Markets with Confidence
Join the U.S. Commercial Service as we travel across the U.S. to bring you the tools you need to stay abreast of your export compliance requirements. You’ll hear directly from USG regulatory agencies and private sector regulatory experts with the knowledge and tools necessary to help you navigate export opportunities and adhere to critical export regulations. These comprehensive programs will provide an introduction to the many facets of USG export regulations and help companies put a regulatory plan into place to effectively mitigate risks and safeguard your products in international markets. Next event on September 17-18, 2024. Learn More
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 MINExpo International 2024 is the only comprehensive mining-related exhibition in the world. It features products and services used in all types of mining and is the largest mining industry event in the United States. It promotes U.S. mining machinery and equipment manufacturing, products, and related services to the global mining community. On display will be the world’s most innovative equipment, supplies, and services for use in the coal, metals, and industrial and agricultural mining process industries. MINExpo (September 24-26, 2024) is distinct because the exhibitors bring the large shovels, drills, haul trucks and other equipment used in mining. Register for our trade counseling and matchmaking at the show. Register Here
 The mission is horizontal, with various sectors represented such as automotive parts and services, road building machinery, infrastructure projects, ICT, energy equipment and services, and manufacturing equipment. Selected participants will travel to Santo Domingo for Business Conference, and then stay or travel to other Caribbean markets for B2B meetings. The B2Bs will be with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors or joint-venture partners from the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago. This mission will take place on November 17-22, 2024, and is only open to U.S. exporters selling products/services with at least 51% U.S. content Apply Now
 This mission will offer important market insights and meetings with pre-screened foreign business partners and key decision-makers to U.S. businesses owned, led or operated by women within the transportation and mobility industry. This mission will take place on December 8-9, 2024, and is only open to U.S. exporters selling products/services with at least 51% U.S. content. Apply Now
 The mission will focus on expanding export opportunities for U.S. businesses that are owned, operated, or led by women and minorities, but is open to all export-ready U.S. companies. Participants will first visit Bengaluru, India for the business conference “Export Markets Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise" (EMPOWER), which covers 10 regional Asian markets. Then delegates will have the option to attend business-to-business meetings in India (Bengaluru), Singapore, and/or Hong Kong. This mission will take place on March 2-8, 2025, and is only open to U.S. exporters selling products/services with at least 51% U.S. content. Apply Now
Trade Leads
- German Demand for U.S. E-Coating Supplier - United States Commercial Service Specialist at the Consulate in Munich, Germany, Felix Happe, was contacted by a German manufacturer looking for a U.S. job coater (E-coating or alternative) for vehicle bodies/chassis that can provide corrosion protection coating for a large-bodied fully autonomous, electric people mover. Please contact Felix at Felix.Happe@trade.gov for more information.
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Reach out to us to learn about other trade leads, global business opportunities and international RFPs in multiple markets.
Announcements
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Hearing on USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin
The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled an October 8th public hearing for USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operations, 2025 Report. The deadline for filing requests to appear at the public hearing is September 24th.
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