Apple's failure to invest an additional $15 million for local content requirements has led to a ban on sales of its latest devices in Indonesia.
Indonesia's local content rules mandate that devices must contain at least 40 percent domestic content, a requirement Apple has struggled to meet.
The ban may be shortsighted as Indonesia's $1 trillion economy and youth-driven market present significant opportunities for growth for technology companies.
Apple has established developer academies and plans to set up a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, yet has fallen short on its investment commitments.
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