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Indonesia encourages US investors to join priority projects

Indonesia's Ministry of Investment and Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has invited investors from the US to participate in 69 priority domestic development projects.
Indonesia encourages US investors to join priority projects ảnh 1A corner of Jakarta (Source: Jakarta Post)

Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesia's Ministry ofInvestment and Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has invited investors fromthe US to participate in 69 priority domestic development projects.

"There is a lot that can be done. We invite USinvestors to have a deeper discussion regarding the investment projects," Directorof Development and Promotion at the ministry Rakhmat Yulianto said as cited bythe national news agency Antara.

According to the official, the majority of these projectsfocus on the development of industrial infrastructure and new renewable energy(EBT) sources spread across 20 districts and cities in 13 provinces.

The construction of a hazardous materials and toxicsubstances management center and a solar power plant in Banten province havebeen included in the list of priority projects since they are directly relatedto the community's needs.

Indonesia has also prepared 30 special economic zones, whichwill help investors to achieve green energy industry goals, includinginvestment opportunities in the health sector, Yulianto said./.

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