Apple to set up research centre in Indonesia
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US-based technology firm, Apple Inc., plans to establish a research and development (R&D) centre in Indonesia, a minister said here on Friday.The company’s management officers came into Indonesia and held talks with the government over the plan, Xinhua quoted Indonesian Information and Communication Minister Rudiantara as saying.The minister said Apple Inc. has successfully developed such a plan in Brazil and wants to do so in Indonesia.
“Apple officers proposed the investment model in Brazil to be implemented in Indonesia. They plan to build R & D centre in Indonesia,” he said at Graha XL building.Rudiantara said further discussion with Apple will be conducted over the local content requirement.Indonesian President Joko Widdo has scrambled to invite more foreign investors into the country by easing rules and improving investment climate.
Indonesia is home to over 250 million populations with growing middle class and emerging wealth, making it one of the world’s biggest markets.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific location within Indonesia has Apple chosen for its new R&D centre?
Which specific location within Indonesia has Apple chosen for its new R&D centre?
The article states that Apple plans to establish an R&D centre in Indonesia, but it does not specify a particular city or region for this development.
Q.What is the primary reason for Apple's decision to invest in Indonesia?
What is the primary reason for Apple's decision to invest in Indonesia?
Apple's decision to invest in Indonesia is driven by its large population of over 250 million, a growing middle class, and emerging wealth, making it a significant market.
Q.What investment model does Apple propose to use for the Indonesian R&D centre?
What investment model does Apple propose to use for the Indonesian R&D centre?
Apple officers proposed implementing the same investment model they successfully developed and used for their R&D centre in Brazil.
Q.Has Apple fully agreed on all terms with the Indonesian government for this project?
Has Apple fully agreed on all terms with the Indonesian government for this project?
No, further discussions are still required between Apple and the Indonesian government, particularly regarding the local content requirement for the R&D centre.
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