Jakarta Investment Centre (JIC) recently hosted a Market Sounding event to explore investment opportunities in the Ragunan Area, South Jakarta. The event brought together government agencies, business entities, associations, and practitioners to discuss potential investment projects. The Market Sounding featured presentations from various speakers, including Mrs. Tona Hutauruk the Head of the Jakarta Investment Centre, Mrs. Laila Latifah, the Head of the Administration Subdivision of the Jakarta Asset Management Centre, and the moderator, Mr. Adhamaski Pangeran, the Chairman of the Association of Planners of DKI Jakarta Province. The presentations emphasized the investment potential of the Ragunan Area, strategically located in South Jakarta and offering various development opportunities. Participants engaged in a lively discussion and question-and-answer session, covering topics such as investment incentives, development regulations, and potential investment projects. The event also served as a platform for networking and collaboration among stakeholders. It is expected that this Market Sounding event will generate interest from potential investors and lead to the development of new investment projects in the Ragunan Area.  

The Ministry of Investment has published a report on investment realization in Indonesia. According to this report, Jakarta is experiencing growth in the first semester of 2024 (January-June), driven by its key role in national investment realization, particularly in DDI. The DDI in Jakarta contributes a significant Rp 69.3 trillion at the national level, while the FDI contributes Rp 51.1 trillion. The growth in Jakarta can be seen by comparing the first semester of 2024 with the first semester of 2023 (Year on Year). This year, the investment realization increased by 51.6%. In addition, both DDI and FDI also increased, with DDI increasing by 71.0% and FDI increasing by 31.3%. Furthermore, the increase in investment realization, especially in FDI, is closely linked to the ability of the central and local governments to stabilize the political and economic situation amidst global economic and political instability. Currently, the global economic situation remains vulnerable to downside risks, including inflation and high interest rates. In the first semester of 2024, transportation, warehouse, and telecommunications accounted for the majority of investments in Jakarta based on the sector of investment, totalling Rp 38 trillion or 31.6% of the total investment realization. Other services followed with 19.2%, equivalent to Rp 23.2 trillion, and trade and reparation with Rp 17.8 trillion or 14.8% of the total. Hence, these three sectors contribute Rp 79.0 trillion, representing 65.6% of total investments in Jakarta. Moreover, based on the region, the investment realization in Jakarta was led by South Jakarta, which represented 43.7% of the total with Rp 52.6 trillion. This investment consisted of Rp 20 trillion in Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) and Rp 32.7 trillion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Following South Jakarta, Central Jakarta came in second with Rp 27.9 trillion, accounting for 23.2% of the total, and North Jakarta had Rp 17.4 trillion, which represents 14.4% of the total amount of investment. In conclusion, the Jakarta Investment Centre (JIC) has taken proactive steps to promote investment opportunities in Jakarta, following impressive growth in investment realization. The JIC is actively promoting the Jakarta Investment Festival (JIF) 2024 to embassies, international government organizations, and chambers as well as facilitating investment cooperation. These efforts aim to attract both domestic and foreign investments, strengthening Jakarta's position as a leading global city and investment destination.

Jakarta Investment Festival (JIF) Summit 2024 held a thematic discussion titled "Green Jobs, Greener City" on Friday, September 6th, 2024. The event brought together key figures to explore the challenges and opportunities in adopting green practices, fostering a dialogue on how to create a more sustainable and prosperous city. We were privileged to hear from inspiring leaders in the field. Mrs. Indra Sari Wardhani from Coaction Indonesia shed light on their proactive efforts in promoting Green Jobs through impactful campaigns and their innovative platform, greenjob.id. Meanwhile, Mrs. Ruly Marianti from GIZ underscored the urgent need for Indonesia to embrace Green Jobs, highlighting the nation's vast potential in sectors such as renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.  Furthermore, Mr. Arif Wahyudin from Danone Indonesia provided a compelling corporate perspective, sharing how the company's ambitious sustainability goals are driving the creation of Green Jobs both within the organization and across its external value chain. Finally, Mr. M. Tsani Annafari from the Jakarta Provincial Government reinforced the city's dedication to a greener future, outlining strategic investments in green infrastructure and upskilling programs aimed at fostering a thriving Green Jobs ecosystem.  In summary, Ms. Meaghan See,  Director of Partnership of Eco-Business Singapore, mentioned the potential of green jobs for a sustainable Indonesia. She highlighted key sectors for development and expressed confidence in Jakarta's green future through collaborative efforts.