Indonesia strengthens foreign investment regulation: Following the iPhone 16, Google Pixel phones are also banned from sale

The Indonesian government has announced a ban on the sale of Google Pixel phones, as Google has not met domestic content requirements. Although approximately 22,000 Pixel phones have entered Indonesia through personal channels, the transactions remain illegal. Previously, Apple was also banned from sales for failing to fulfill investment commitments. The Indonesian government emphasizes that local content rules aim to treat investors fairly and promote domestic industry development, warning that action will be taken against violations of sales. Smartphone manufacturers must meet up to 40% domestic component requirements to ensure more investment