Apple Resumes iPhone 16 Sales in Indonesia After Meeting Local Investment Mandates

The resolution follows a months-long ban and a $150 million commitment to local manufacturing and R&D facilities.

Apple officially launched the iPhone 16 lineup in Indonesia on April 11, 2025, marking the end of a regulatory ban imposed in October 2024.
The ban stemmed from Apple's failure to meet Indonesia's requirement that 40% of smartphone components be locally sourced.
To resolve the dispute, Apple committed $150 million to build two facilities in Bandung and Batam, and pledged to establish a semiconductor R&D center.
The Indonesian market, with a population of over 280 million, is a key strategic region for Apple in Asia, second only to China.
The resolution highlights the growing importance of aligning foreign investment with local manufacturing policies in emerging markets.