In a significant move indicative of its growing ambition in the global tech supply chain, Indonesia is poised to secure a $1 billion investment from Apple. The country’s government is enforcing tighter local content rules as part of its strategy to attract this major investment. This initiative not only underlines the importance of local manufacturing […]
Indonesia Bans Google and Apple Smartphone Sales: A Push for Local Manufacturing Compliance
In a groundbreaking regulatory move, Indonesia has announced a ban on the sales of Google’s Pixel smartphones and Apple’s iPhone 16, a decision motivated by stringent local manufacturing compliance requirements. This regulatory update marks a significant shift in the Indonesian smartphone market and has far-reaching implications for both consumers and global tech companies. The ban […]