Indonesia is fully committed to advancing the economic and business interests of ASEAN, and believe that sustainable development is key to ensuring that ASEAN's growth is inclusive, balanced, and environmentally sustainable.<\/p>\n
\u201cBefore we delve into the topic of ASEAN, I believe it is important to first focus on what\u2019s happening at home, in Indonesia,\u201d said Arsjad Rasjid, Chairman of Kadin Indonesia and ASEAN-BAC at the event with Jakarta Foreign Correspondents Club (JFCC), Friday (24\/3\/2023).<\/p>\n
He said, sustainable economic development presents a potential value creation opportunity of approximately USD $200-250 Bn for Indonesia, with green opportunities in major sectors such as the bio-economy, electric vehicles and battery manufacturing, renewable energy, industrial growth, waste management, and government value chain.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new capital city presents an exciting opportunity to prove the effectiveness of a sustainability-driven model of growth and development, creating a model for sustainable development not only in Indonesia and ASEAN but globally,\u201d said Arsjad.<\/p>\n
He said, Indonesia is well-positioned to become a leading destination for EV and battery manufacturing in Southeast Asia and has the potential to avoid the emission of 18-40 million tons of CO2 annually by 2030 by embracing EV technology. Developing a local EV ecosystem is crucial, and it can lead to an EV revenue pool of $30-50 billion USD by 2050. If managed carefully, the EV industry can become the next driver of sustainable development in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, we convinced that if we manage this transition carefully and strategically, the EV industry can become the next driver of sustainable development in Indonesia,\u201d said Arsjad.<\/p>\n
He emphasise the importance of the electric vehicle revolution not just for Indonesia but for the entire ASEAN region.<\/p>\n
The transport sector is a major contributor to carbon emissions and needs more sustainable modes of transport. ASEAN is united in this endeavour, with countries such as Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Cambodia working towards phasing out internal combustion engines and promoting electric vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia's position as a key player in the EV battery manufacturing industry. Indonesia possesses 30% of global nickel reserves, making us a critical player in the growing demand for EV batteries. However, the demand for EVs not only presents a business opportunity for Indonesia, but it also presents a crucial opportunity for the region to reduce carbon emissions\u201d.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Indonesia berkomitmen penuh untuk memajukan kepentingan ekonomi dan bisnis ASEAN, dan optimis bahwa pembangunan berkelanjutan adalah kunci untuk memastikan pertumbuhan ASEAN yang inklusif, seimbang, dan berkelanjutan secara lingkungan. \u201cSebelum kita mendalami topik ASEAN, saya kira penting untuk terlebih dahulu fokus pada apa yang terjadi di dalam negeri, di Indonesia,\u201d kata Arsjad Rasjid, Ketua Umum Kadin […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":7298,"template":"","-kabar":[142,145,146,172,173,175],"class_list":["post-7308","kabar","type-kabar","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","-kabar-utama","-kabar-ketua-umum","-kabar-kadin-indonesia","-kabar-pusat","-kabar-ketum","-kabar-regional"],"yoast_head":"\n