To overtake Thailand as the biggest car manufacturer in the ASEAN region will, however, require major efforts and breakthroughs. Currently, Indonesia is primarily dependent on foreign direct investment, particularly from Japan, for the establishment of onshore car manufacturing facilities. The country also needs to develop car component industries that support the car manufacturing industry.
- They may also be part of a broader ecosystem that, for example, might incorporate other transportation modes, address general public safety issues and SmartCity interactions.
- This is in accordance with national and international trends that require motor vehicles that meet the various requirements for ecological challenges.
- It is also the industry with the highest spending on research & development per firm.
- Thirdly, the Indonesian government is eagerly trying to speed up infrastructure development across the Indonesian nation.
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