Yesterday, with Apple CEO Tim Cook’s visit to Indonesia, the tech giant announced its intention to set up a Developer Academy in Bali, the fourth in the Indonesian archipelago after Jakarta, Surabaya, and Batam. Cook reported his visit through his X account last night, saying that he met President Joko Widodo at the Presidential Palace this morning.
The Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information, Budi Arie Setiadi, previously mentioned that Apple is considering further investments in Indonesia, potentially including a local manufacturing facility, although details remain limited to the new academy for now.
The Apple Developer Academy offers a nine-month course covering a variety of disciplines such as coding, design, marketing, and project management, accessible to global applicants regardless of their educational background or coding experience.
Apple reports that 90% of the academy’s graduates secure employment in various sectors, including education, ecommerce, and sustainability, or go on to establish their own startups. Since the first academy opened in Indonesia in 2018, over 2,000 developers have graduated.
With the current challenges in China, Apple is increasing its focus on Southeast Asia. This strategic pivot was evident last month when the company opened the region’s first Apple Developer Center in Singapore.
Prior to his Indonesia visit, Cook was in Vietnam where Apple announced plans to escalate its investments in local electronics suppliers, reflecting the company’s growing emphasis on emerging markets.
