Tech Desk 
Feb 27, 2025
An undated image of iPhone 16 Pro. — Apple
Following months of hiatus in the iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia, the world-class smartphone maker has emerged victorious by complying with the Indonesian government, agreeing to invest $1 billion in the country.
The Southeast Asian nation imposed a ban on iPhone 16 sales within the premises of the country in October 2024, setting forth $1bn as a condition to resume the selling and purchasing of the latest iPhone series.
Apple's hefty injection of $1bn in Indonesia will purportedly be used to uplift the country's domestic smartphone manufacturing and technological development, The Express Tribune reported, citing sources.
iPhone 16 sales were cut off in Indonesia over the iPhone maker's incompliance towards regulations set by the Indonesian government, requiring it to obtain 40% of the smartphone's components from local sources.
It's worth noting that the resumption of iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia is allowed under certain rules and regulations.
Apple's AirTag, accessory manufacturing facilities in Indonesia
Part of the agreement between Apple and Indonesia is formed by the establishment of two new facilities in the country, as disclosed by Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, the industry minister of Indonesia.
One of the manufacturing sites will be located in Bandung, West Java, solely for the production of accessories, whereas the other facility will be stationed in Batam, where Apple will invest $150 million to produce AirTags in collaboration with local suppliers in Indonesia.
