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Astra International, Tbk. is an Indonesian conglomerate[1] controlled by Jardine Matheson. It was founded in 1957 by Tjia Kian Tie, Liem Pen Hong with the name of PT Astra International Incorporated.[2]
It is Southeast Asia's largest independent automotive group. Operating predominantly in Indonesia, it is a provider of a full range of automobile and motorcycle products in partnerships with companies which include Toyota, Daihatsu, Isuzu, UD Trucks and BMW for automobiles, and Honda for motorcycles. Astra also has a strong presence in the automotive component sector through its subsidiary PT Astra Otoparts Tbk.[3]
In addition, Astra has interests in financial services; heavy equipment and mining; agribusiness; infrastructure and logistics; and information technology. In financial services, Astra's businesses provide financial products and services to support its automotive and heavy equipment sales. The group was also involved in retail banking through a stake in PT Bank Permata Tbk until the late 2010s. In 2019, Astra invested US$150 million in application-based, on-demand service Gojek.[4]
Current Business
Automotive
Toyota and Lexus, through PT Toyota-Astra Motor as the sole agent, importer and distributor, a 50-50 joint venture with Toyota Motor Corporation.[5] The group also owns a 5% share (95% retained by Toyota Motor Corporation) in PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, which owns 5 manufacturing facilities.[6]
Isuzu, through PT Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia, a joint venture between PT Arya Kharisma (fully owned by the Astra International) and Isuzu Motors, as the sole agent and manufacturer of vehicles, components, accessories, and spare parts.[9]
UD Trucks, through UD Astra Motor Indonesia as the sole agent.[10]