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Indonesia requires Rp10,303 trillion (US$617 million) in investment to finance national infrastructure projects through 2029 to support its ambition of achieving 8 percent economic growth, according to the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development.Read more
State-owned lender PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) business support initiatives and inclusive Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) development programs to empower persons with disabilities, in line with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemorated annually on December 3.
Banking industry says it stands ready to support regulatory measures aimed at providing credit relief for residents and businesses affected by severe flooding across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, as part of broader efforts to accelerate regional economic recovery.
Elizabeth Yee serves as the Rockefeller Foundation’s Executive Vice President for Programs, where she leads the foundation’s global initiatives, regional operations, partnerships, and learning & impact efforts. She joined the organization in 2019 as Managing Director for Climate and Resilience, later taking on the role of Chief of Staff. Prior to that, she held senior positions at 100 Resilient Cities and built a 17-year career in infrastructure finance with Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and Barclays, where she completed more than $30 billion worth of transactions.
Indonesia’s consulate in Hong Kong reported on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that the number of Indonesian nationals confirmed safe after the massive fire at Wang
Indonesia secures Rp36.4T investment from 16 China-linked projects in Batang estate, covering steel, food processing, nickel trade, textiles, and R&D.
TNI readies a Gaza peacekeeping force of three composite brigades with air and naval support, following Prabowo’s pledge to deploy up to 20,000 personnel.
Angola and Ethiopia seek deeper agricultural cooperation with Indonesia after G20 meetings, planning 2026 visits as Jakarta explores wider investment.
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with South Africa through the inauguration of the ISA-HLBC.
The government has signaled its readiness to deploy peacekeeping troops to Gaza following the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) adoption of a resolution
Banking industry says it stands ready to support regulatory measures aimed at providing credit relief for residents and businesses affected by severe flooding
Gold keeps hitting record highs as demand, weak USD, and central bank buying fuel a bullish outlook into 2026, with prices seen nearing US$5,000/oz.
Global economic growth is expected to lose momentum over the next two years as geopolitical tensions, financial vulnerabilities, and weakening labor markets
DPR) has asked the government to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) tasked with managing public service obligations.
Indonesia and OECD push responsible digital finance at Bali roundtable, advancing AI and tokenization rules to foster innovation with stability and protection.
Indonesia pushes coconut downstreaming with a US$100M Morowali plant creating 10,000 jobs, aiming higher export value while keeping domestic supply stable.
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will not relax the policy that bans exports of copper concentrate this year.
IKN advances its green vision with a Rp900B deal for a 50 MW solar plant powering Nusantara’s clean energy future and supporting Indonesia’s net-zero goals.
EMBER says Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia could lead ASEAN’s clean energy shift, targeting 50%+ renewables by 2030 but needing stronger reforms.
Indonesia’s attempt to redirect coal exports to Southeast Asia will do little to offset shrinking demand from China, its largest buyer.
An economist and an energy-transition analyst warn that the country’s steel sector is at risk of falling behind global competition as South Korea accelerates it
RATU expects strong Cepu Block output through 2027–2028 while pursuing new oil & gas assets to secure long-term growth and reduce reliance on its core field.
The Jakarta Defense Society (JDS) on Thursday, November 4, 2025, convened a public forum to address the escalating national debate surrounding the IMIP Airport
France–Indonesia defense seminar in Jakarta brought 60+ firms together to boost cooperation, tech transfer, and joint development across key defense sectors.
The UK and Indonesia signed a £4 billion maritime partnership to jointly develop naval vessels, enhance Indonesia’s maritime defense, boost shipbuilding.
Indonesia’s TNI has prepared three composite brigades with medical, engineering, and support units, plus hospital warships, for a potential UN-authorized.
Indonesia’s defense establishment is preparing for one of its most aggressive territorial expansions in decades.
Japan and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen their maritime and defense cooperation as regional geopolitical rivalry intensifies, following a high-level 2+2
The Jakarta Corruption Court has sentenced three judges to 11 years in prison for their involvement in a bribery scheme connected to crude palm oil (CPO) export permits issued between January and April 2022, in a ruling that further exposes deep-rooted corruption within Indonesia’s judiciary. Read more
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said that widespread corruption in regional governments is one of the key reasons behind a significant reduction in the Transfer to Regions (TKD) budget allocation for next year, while simultaneously highlighting inefficiencies and poor spending quality at the local government level. Read more
The Ministry of Finance is expanding its investigation into exporters suspected of manipulating export data to avoid tax obligations ‒ a scheme authorities warn is increasingly widespread and harmful to state revenue. Read more
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has issued travel bans against several former officials of the Ministry of Finance’s Tax Directorate General (DJP) in connection with an ongoing tax corruption investigation. Read more
The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has issued its first public statement after the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) conducted raids on the homes of several tax officials as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in tax processing between 2016 and 2020. Read more
Indonesia targets Rp10,303T for infrastructure by 2029, urging major private investment to meet growth goals as state funds alone are insufficient
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that it will not relax the policy that bans exports of copper concentrate this year.
Indonesia will launch a Sustainable Finance Committee to unify climate investment rules and attract global capital.
The United Arab Emirates has invested more than US$14 billion (Rp233 trillion) in Indonesia, while bilateral trade has risen 20 percent year-on-year to US$5.5 B
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan plans up to 5% overseas investment in AI-linked sectors once rules and rupiah stability allow, targeting markets like the U.S. and Asia.
Indonesia closed its COP30 Pavilion, securing 2.75M tons CO₂e investment interest and showcasing climate, forestry, and carbon-market progress.
Okki Rushartomo said the assistance is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to expand economic empowerment opportunities for vulnerable group
PT PMT named suspect in Cesium-137 contamination at Cikande; 1,136.6 tons of radioactive waste found. Decontamination ongoing and investigations continue.
SETARA honors 39 palm oil and mining firms for advancing human rights in business; progress noted but key gaps in compliance and remediation remain.
EMP allocates US$200M in 2026 to acquire oil and gas assets, aiming to double production by 2030; stock up 419% YTD as investors back expansion.
China to invest Rp36.4T ($2.2B) in Batang Industrial Estate via 16 projects under Twin Country Two Parks partnership, boosting Indonesia’s industrial growth.
PT Pollux Hotels Group is issuing its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) at up to Rp500 billion (US$32 million).
Sofyan A. Djalil was born in 1953 in Aceh. Djalil is the Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning of Indonesia. He was a very persistent person at a young age to reach his goals, that persistence made him successful in studying at the University of Indonesia (UI). At UI, he studied Business Law and graduated in 1984. He then met his future wife, Dr. Ir. Ratna Megawangi, M.Sc. and has 3 children.
Siti Nurbaya Bakar was born in 1956 in Jakarta to Mochamad Bakar and Sri Banon. She is the current Minister of Environment and Forestry. Her father is a retired Betawi Police officer and his mother is from Lambung. Siti is married to Rusli Rachman and has two children: Meitra Mivida NR and Ananda Tohpati.
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno was born in 1969 in Riau, Indonesia. Uno is the current Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. During his childhood, he met with Erick Thohir and was in the same elementary school as a schoolmate. Sandiaga Uno was an undergraduate of Wichita State University in the United States, he graduated with a cum laude. He continued his university education in the United States at George Washington University in 1990 after receiving a paid scholarship from William Soerjadjaja and graduated with an MBA in 1992 and a GPA 4.00.
Wahyu Sakti Trenggono was born in Semarang in 1962, He is the current Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Trenggono is a person who focuses on business development. He attended a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1986, after which he continued his Masters in Management at the Bandung Institute of Technology.
Mohammad Ridwan Kamil called Kang Emil or Ridwan was born in Bandung in 1971. Kamil is the Governor of West Java since 2018. He is the son of a husband and wife Dr. Atje Misbach, S. H. and Dra. Tjutju Sukaesih. Ridwan is the second of five children. Ridwan has a family, he is married to Atalia Praratya Kamil and has children Camillia Laetitia Azzahra and Emmiril Khan Mumtadz.
Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi was born in Semarang, Central Java in 1962. Marsudi is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs. She studied secondary at SMA Negeri 3 Semarang and is an undergraduate graduate from Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta. Then he continued his master's studies majoring in European Union Law at Haagse Hogeschool, in the Netherlands. He continued his studies at the University of Oslo on Human Rights.
Puan Maharani Nakshatra Kusyala Devi, or known as Puan Maharani was born on 6 September 1973. She is the current Speaker of People’s Representative Council. Her mother is Megawati Soekarno Putri, the founder of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), currently one of the biggest parties in Indonesia, a former Indonesian President and the daughter of Indonesia's first President, Soekarno. Her father, Taufiq Kiemas, was also a politician who had served both in the House of Representatives and the People’s Consultative Assembly. She married Hapsoro “Happy” Sukmonohadi, who works in the property business as well as being the commissioner of various companies, Odira Energy Persada, PT. Prima Utama Mandiri, PT. Rukun Raharja Tbk, PT Meteor Mitra Mandiri, and PT Triguna internusa Pratama.
Pratikno was born in Bojonegoro in 1962. Pratikno is the current Minister of State Secretariat. He is married to Dra. Ec. Siti Faridah and has 3 children. From a young age, he had a passion for learning in order to achieve his goals. In his childhood, there was not a single elementary school building where he lived. He also studied at the house of a village head. He was the only one of his many friends who entered junior high school because the distance from his house was very far, but with strong determination he continued.
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced a new regulation governing the trading of digital financial assets, including cryptocurrencies. .. Read more
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced strong support for a new financial health initiative led by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands ‒ the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA) ‒ as the country confronts a surge in digital financial scams.Read more
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has raised concerns over the alarming surge in digital financial fraud across Indonesia, warning that increasingly sophisticated scams are putting millions at risk.Read more
A legislator at the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Foreign, Defense and Security Affairs Commission I has called on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to explain the alleged criminal act by YouTuber Ferry Irwandi, who has been accused of threatening TNI’s cyber defense system.Read more
PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) is set to launch the Nusantara Lima (SNL) satellite next month from Florida’s Space Coast, USA. Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reaffirmed its support and cooperation with Indonesia, particularly in humanitarian assistance and crisis management, following severe floods and landslides affecting Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Read more
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has announced of the government’s plan to revoke Business Permits for Forest Utilization (PBPH) belonging to 20 companies managing a combined 750,000 hectares (ha) of land across Indonesia, including those in the three provinces recently devastated by severe floods and landslides ‒ Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.Read more
The civil society group ‒ Gerakan Nurani Bangsa (National Conscience Movement) ‒ asks the government to immediately declare the severe floods and landslides affecting Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra as a national disaster, citing the widespread destruction and growing number of victims.Read more
The Ministry of Environment/Environmental Control Agency (KLH/BPLH) are reviewing whether large-scale renewable energy projects contributed to the recent catastrophic flooding across Sumatra, with plan to summon company leaders involved for clarifications and gather evidence as part of a preliminary assessment.Read more
