Hong Kong's investment in Indonesia reached US$2.25 billion in 2016. According to a release by the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), foreign investment from Hong Kong in the first three months of 2017 amounted to US$402.05 million. This figure represents the sixth largest foreign investment in Indonesia. However, this represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, which was US$506.8 million.
During his visit to Hong Kong, President Joko Widodo met with potential investors, including Li Ka-Shing, owner of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, at the Conrad Hong Kong Hotel. Li committed to increasing investment in Indonesia. As is known, Li previously invested in Indonesia more than ten years ago. CK Hutchison Holdings Limited is one of the largest companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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