Indonesia's strange statement that the manufacturing pause for the iPhone 16 might end "within one to two weeks.

The Indonesian government claims that the ban on iPhone 16 will be lifted within one or two weeks, but it has not explained the reasons behind this statement.

"The country's minister of investment said that his remarks were too strange and somewhat contradictory, suggesting that transactions would be imminent."

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As governments from populous countries seek knowledge on how to grant Apple access to their markets while also seeking inward-looking investments.

Indonesia started with a relatively humble request from Alibaba, investing $109 million in its developer academy and requesting an additional $10 million in production costs. However, if the target was not almost achieved, the government raised its demands. It banned the sale of iPhone 16 and sought even larger investments.

Apple initially offered $1 billion, but the government claimed it was insufficient. Subsequently, they were hoping for a manufacturing investment of $10 billion in the country. A report last month indicated that Apple agreed to this, only to reveal later that it would take the form of large-scale AirTag production.

However, the Indonesian government strangely rejected this proposal, citing the reason that only iPhone component manufacturing counts.

The iPhone 16 ban may be lifted within one or two weeks.

In Bloomberg Today, an interview featuring Indonesia's Minister of Investment, Roslani Roslan, is published. The government expects the problem to be resolved very quickly.

"I strongly believe that this issue will resolve itself very quickly," Roslani said in a table television interview with Udus on Monday. "It would be good if it could be resolved within one week or two weeks."

However, no specific explanation is provided for this optimistic outlook. Instead, Roslani made vague statements.

"I think the calculation method is different," Roslani said about content requirements in his local area. "It seems like they have found a solution this time. Hopefully, they will accept the differences so that we can sell the iPhone 16 in Indonesia."

The expression "We need to find a solution now" suggests that Apple has submitted a new offer. However, it does not indicate that what is expected is accepting the differences.

"The problem is clear that it will be resolved. Both sides require this for it to happen. However, I don't know how it will happen yet."

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