Apple’s iPhone 16 sales ban in Indonesia could soon be lifted as talks progress over local manufacturing compliance.
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| Indonesia nears a deal with Apple to lift the iPhone 16 sales ban, after Apple failed to meet local manufacturing requirements.Image/ Illustration: ChicHue |
Jakarta, Indonesia — January 22, 2025:
Indonesia is nearing an agreement with Apple Inc. that could lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani. Speaking with Bloomberg News on Tuesday, Roeslani expressed optimism that the issue could be resolved within the next week or two.
The ban was imposed last year after Apple failed to meet a requirement that smartphones sold in Indonesia must contain at least 40% locally made components. Indonesia, with a population of around 280 million, has been pushing for foreign companies to invest in local manufacturing to boost its economy.
While Apple has no production facilities in Indonesia, the company has made efforts to contribute to the country’s tech sector by setting up application developer academies since 2018. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and the Indonesian government has yet to provide an official statement.
If an agreement is reached, it could pave the way for the iPhone 16 to be legally sold in Indonesia, easing tensions between the tech giant and the Southeast Asian nation.