Indonesia is on the verge of lifting its ban on the iPhone 16, which was implemented last October due to Apple’s failure to meet local investment requirements. According to reports from Bloomberg, the country has reached a preliminary agreement with Apple, contingent upon a $1 billion investment from the tech giant.
The ban arose after Apple fell short by approximately $15 million of the required 1.71 trillion rupiah (around $109 million) investment in local infrastructure. In response, Apple initially offered $10 million, which increased to $100 million, and eventually reached the current proposed investment of $1 billion.
In addition to the financial commitment, the Indonesian government is pushing for Apple to provide training in research and development, enabling local teams to create their own products. Furthermore, Apple plans to establish a manufacturing plant on Batam Island to produce AirTags, potentially contributing to 20 percent of the global output.
Despite the reported agreement, the actual sale of iPhones in Indonesia remains uncertain until all conditions are fully met. The situation highlights Indonesia’s transition from a payment deficit to securing significant investments and technological training.
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