Batam, Riau Islands, Nov. 18 -- Batam's investment authority reported US$10.35 billion in commitments from global companies during the "Second Edition of Islands of Growth" forum in Singapore on Tuesday.

Fary Djemy Francis, Deputy for Investment and Business at Batam Authority (BP Batam), said 20 multinational firms have pledged investments across strategic sectors including energy, advanced manufacturing, maritime, and logistics.

"BP Batam recorded $10.35 billion in investment commitments from 20 global companies in energy, advanced manufacturing, maritime, and logistics sectors," Fary said in a statement received in Batam, Riau Islands.

He noted the commitments are preliminary agreements or investment plans to be implemented graduall...