Indonesia, Apple agree on terms to lift iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia and Apple have agreed on terms to lift the country's ban on iPhone 16s and could sign a deal as early as this week. Indonesia banned the iPhone 16 in October after Apple failed to meet requirements that smartphones sold domestically should comprise at least 35% locally-made parts. This agreement comes amid efforts by Apple to comply with local content regulations.
- The recent development highlights the importance of cooperation between major tech companies and governments to address concerns around local content and supply chain security.
- What are the implications of this deal for Indonesia's broader industrial policy, particularly in relation to its growing technology sector?