FDI by sector – Foreign Direct Investment in Indonesia stood at US$ 31.1 billion for the year 2021 with the ‘Metal, Machinery and Electronic’ industry drawing the most attention from investors. Chart 1 lists the five main invested sectors of Indonesia in 2019 with their respective shares of FDI inflows while chart 2 lists the five main investing countries in 2019. Even though Indonesia has made tremendous headway in technological advancements, we see that foreign investment is still focused primarily on its traditional industries. Furthermore, data indicates that Indonesia’s regional peers continue to be the ones most keen on investing in it but as Indonesia grows into an economic powerhouse it will sufficient opportunities for an increased western presence.