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Indonesia offers Rp90 T in infrastructure projects to attract global, domestic investors
The Indonesian government offered nine strategic infrastructure projects worth a total of Rp90 trillion (US$5.5 billion) to both domestic and international investors during the 2025 International Conference on Infrastructure (ICI) held in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
RI-Japan strategic alignment on trade, investment, and OECD accession
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, commended Japan’s strategic approach to navigating U.S trade tariffs, noting its relevance to Indonesia’s own negotiations with Washington during a bilateral meeting held in Paris, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Paris time.
Government signals legal reform to attract dam investment
Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, has indicated plans to revise Law No. 17/2019 on Water Resources to open the door for private investment in dam construction through public-private partnership (PPP) schemes.
Indonesia targets US$618 B in sustainable downstream investment: BKPM
Indonesia is setting its sights on becoming a global hub for sustainable industrial development, with an investment roadmap worth up to US$618 billion in downstream sectors by 2040.
Ray Dalio pulls out of Danantara, raising questions over RI’s investment allure
Global hedge fund pioneer Ray Dalio has quietly withdrawn from his role as adviser to Indonesia’s newly established sovereign wealth manager, Daya Aganata Nusantara (Danantara), just months after his appointment was announced − a move some observers fear could undercut Indonesia’s ambitions to become a major destination for foreign capital.
Indonesia seeks real investment commitment as downstream policy bears fruit
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to its downstream industrial policy, urging foreign investors to move beyond proposals and deliver concrete commitments to support the country’s ambitions in value-added mineral processing and clean energy.
Amartha hosts Asia Grassroots Forum to lure global investment in RI’s MSME sector
Indonesian fintech company Amartha calls on global investors to explore the vast potential of Indonesia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) via the 2025 Asia Grassroots Forum, held from May 21–23, 2025 in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Prabowo invites greater investment in RI’s energy sector as landmark gas deal signed
President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the signing of a preliminary agreement on gas sales from the Masela Block between Inpex Masela Limited and three Indonesian state-owned companies during the 49th IPA Convention & Exhibition at ICE BSD, Tangerang, Banten on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
RI moves forward with sustainable finance committee for green investments
The government, through the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Services Authority (OJK), and Indonesia Central Bank (BI), is pushing ahead with the formation of the Sustainable Finance Committee (SFC), as mandated by Law No. 4/2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (P2SK).
Erick Thohir confirms SOEs transfer dividends to Danantara
Minister for State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir has confirmed that a significant portion of dividends from state-owned companies has been transferred to Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), but declined to specify the amount or name the contributing entities.
Bill Gates discusses sustainable development initiatives with President Prabowo
Bill Gates, Co-founder of Microsoft and Co-chair of the Gates Foundation, met with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, discussing a number of sustainable development initiatives.
Indonesia reviews domestic coal pricing formula amid transparency concerns
The Indonesian government is currently reviewing the domestic coal pricing formula to ensure greater transparency and support for national mining stakeholders, according to Tri Winarno, Director General of Mineral and Coal at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).