Join Talk Minister of Finance – GAIKINDO on Support for the Automotive Industry

JAKARTA— Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa met with the management of the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The…

Minister Agus Gumiwang: Industry Doesn’t Use Subsidized Fuel

JAKARTA— Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita responded to the increase in the price of non-subsidized fuel. He particularly highlighted…

Lawmakers: Chinese Electric Car Manufacturers Must Meet Local Component Requirements

JAKARTA— Deputy Chairperson of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Chusnunia Chalim, believes the booming sales…

Industry Advised to Prepare Proposals on Revisions to Luxury Goods Sales Tax Regulations

JAKARTA— The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) has urged the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) and related industries to immediately…

Officially Launched; GIICOMVEC 2026 Exhibition Supported by Sponsors Sailun, Pertamina, and Lalamove

JAKARTA— The GAIKINDO Indonesia International Commercial Vehicle Expo (GIICOMVEC) 2026 business-to-business (B2B) exhibition for commercial vehicles officially opened on Wednesday,…

GIICOMVEC 2026 at JIExpo Kemayoran Provides Demo Areas

JAKARTA— The GAIKINDO Indonesia International Commercial Vehicle Expo (GIICOMVEC) 2026 exhibition will be held from Wednesday, 8 April, to Saturday…

The GIICOMVEC 2026, Industry’s Strategy to Improve Commercial Vehicle Market

JAKARTA— The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) is striving to encourage the recovery of the commercial vehicle market through…

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Beijing Auto Show 2026 Attracts 1.28 Million Visitors, Showcasing 1,451 Vehicles Including 71 Concept Cars

CHINA— The Beijing Auto Show 2026 concluded on May 3. The 10-day event, held at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi) and the Capital International Exhibition Center, attracted a total of 1.28 million visitors, setting a new global record for both scale and attendance. Approximately 65,000 visitors were from overseas and 32,000 media representatives, including […]

Beijing Auto Show 2026 Triples GIIAS Size

JAKARTA – Beijing Auto Show 2026 was set to become the largest automotive exhibition in the world. It will occupy a total exhibition area of ​​380,000 square meters (the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 was 360,000 square meters). The Beijing Auto Show 2026 will even triple the size of the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) […]

Electric Vehicles to Be Taxed, Automotive Manufacturers Await Government Action

JAKARTA— The government has officially established a tax policy for electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes amidst volatile fuel prices. The policy is outlined in Minister of Home Affairs Regulation (Permendagri) Number 11 of 2026, ratified on Friday, 17 April 2026. This regulation establishes a new basis for the vehicle tax system, including for battery […]