Badung, Bali - Chairman of the Bali Provincial Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Made Ariandi, delivered the keynote address at a Breakfast Roundtable titled “Bali Wellness, Tourism, and Property Opportunities,” held at the Anvaya Hotel Bali, Kuta, on Sunday (October 12, 2025).

The event was part of the Trade Mission to Indonesia facilitated by the Trade Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC).

Speaking before potential investors from the United States and representatives of the Bali Provincial Government, Made Ariandi presented Bali’s economic vision, highlighting the island’s strategic shift from mass tourism to a value-based economy. This transformation is guided by ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and Bali’s strong commitment to achieving Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2045.

In his presentation, Made Ariandi outlined three key pillars of synergistic investment opportunities:

1. Unique Origin and Premium Commodities

Bali Kadin encourages investment in the development of distinctive commodities such as Kopi Jamu (a blend of Kintamani Arabica coffee with functional herbs), as well as native fruits like salak gula pasir and mangosteen, cultivated through sustainable agroforestry systems. Other high-value commodities include artisan vanilla and cocoa. Emphasis was placed on certification and fair trade partnerships to penetrate premium markets in the U.S.

2. Green Economy and Energy Transition

Investments are sought to accelerate renewable energy projects, including rooftop solar PV systems, supporting infrastructure like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and bridge technologies that can immediately reduce emissions in the tourism sector.

3. High-Impact National Investment (Salt Ecosystem)

Made Ariandi strategically introduced investment opportunities in Bali’s salt sector, particularly in high-value Gourmet Bali Salt (from Amed and Kusamba), as well as in national-scale initiatives.

“Indonesia is targeting industrial salt self-sufficiency by 2027. This is a significant opportunity for U.S. investors to bring in refining technologies such as MVR (Mechanical Vapor Recompression) and SWRO (Seawater Reverse Osmosis) to increase local salt purity from 92% to over 98% NaCl—addressing the national import deficit of approximately 3 million tons annually,” said Made Ariandi.

These investments are expected to generate not only financial returns but also considerable social and economic impact on a national level.

Running from 9:30 to 11:30 AM WITA, the event also featured presentations from six Bali-based enterprises: Bali Ayu Shop, PT Bali Tangi, PT Alami Oiland Semesta, Citra Ayu Bali, Padma Herbal Bali, and Mantap Spa and Wellness Center. Additionally, investment project pitches were delivered by heads of regional investment offices from Jembrana, Karangasem, Bangli, and Klungkung regencies. They showcased smart project opportunities in sectors such as seaweed farming, cocoa, and Arabica coffee development.

The concluding networking session was actively utilized by the Bali Kadin chairman and business representatives to engage in direct discussions with the U.S. delegation, aiming to establish tangible cooperation agreements.

Bali Kadin remains optimistic that this collaboration will solidify Bali’s position as a sustainable investment hub and serve as a model for ESG-driven economic development in Indonesia.