A number of companies from the Republic of China or Taiwan are interested in investing in the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) in parts of Penajam Paser Utara and Kutai Kartanegara Regencies, East Kalimantan Province.
"A number of Taiwanese companies are interested in investing in the IKN," said Head of the IKN Authority Basuki Hadimuljono when answering questions regarding the visit of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) delegation to the IKN, in Sepaku, North Penajam Paser, Friday.
"Of course, we welcome TETO's visit and convey our readiness to establish long-term collaboration," he also said.
The IKN Authority is very open to welcoming the interest of Taiwanese investors, it is hoped that TETO and prospective investors can immediately build in the IKN.
The visit and meeting, he said, reflected global investors' interest in the IKN as a new growth center in Indonesia.
TETO also shows commitment to strengthening economic and technological relations, he said again, which are based on the values of sustainability and innovation.
The development of the IKN which carries the concept of a smart and sustainable city, according to TETO Representative Bruce Hung, is in line with the direction of Taiwan's technological development and industrial capacity.
TETO sees very positive investment cooperation opportunities in the IKN, and many Taiwanese companies are interested in supporting the development of infrastructure, clean energy, and smart city technology in the archipelago.
"Taiwan is ready to be a strategic partner for Indonesia in realizing the vision of the IKN as an inclusive and green future city," he also said.
The interest of a number of Taiwanese companies to be involved in the development of the IKN as a smart city, especially in the transportation, infrastructure, technology and energy sectors, said Bruce Hung.
