During his visit to Jakarta, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced plans to invest $1.7bn in artificial intelligence and cloud services in Indonesia. This is the largest investment that Microsoft has made in the country in nearly thirty years of operation there. The funds will be used to train 840,000 individuals in AI and support the growing number of tech developers in the region.
Nadella discussed the plans with President Joko Widodo and delivered a keynote speech on AI, emphasizing how this new era of technology is transforming the way people live and work around the world. He believes that Microsoft’s investments in digital infrastructure, training programs, and developer support will help Indonesia prosper in this evolving landscape.
Indonesia has a population of 280 million and is Southeast Asia’s largest economy. With the third-largest developer community in the region, it is poised to make significant gains from AI implementation. A study by Kearney predicted that AI could contribute nearly $1 trillion to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2030, with Indonesia capturing a significant portion of that growth.
Microsoft’s focus on AI development is part of its global strategy to support AI infrastructure worldwide. The company recently made investments in Japan and the UAE to boost cloud and AI capabilities. These efforts align with Microsoft’s commitment to driving innovation and growth across different markets.
