Capitol Influence and Lobbying
Powerful insights into the key political players pulling the strings behind government decisions and shaping the nation's future.
Indonesia gets full membership status of BRICS
The government welcomes the announcement by Brazil, which holds BRICS's presidency of 2025, regarding Indonesia's membership in the intergovernmental organization of global emerging economies.
Apple begins investment negotiations as government seeks greater commitment
Apple Inc. begins negotiations regarding the company's investment plan in Indonesia as Apple’s Head of Global Affairs, Nick Amma, met with a Senior Ministry of Industry official in Jakarta on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Indonesia-Geely Auto Group discuss EV, methanol-powered vehicle development
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani meets with Geely Auto Group, an automotive giant in China discussing the development of the domestic electric industry.
Rosan secures US$7.46 billion in investment commitments from Chinese firms
The recent meetings of Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan P. Roeslani with eight Chinese giants in the electric car ecosystem in China on December 18-20, 2024 had resulted in a total new investment commitment of US$7.46 billion (Rp120 trillion).
Defense University-Wilo hold guest lecture on modern pump technology
The Indonesian Defense University, in collaboration with German pumps and pump systems manufacturer Wilo, held a guest lecture themed "Pump Systems Working Principles and Practical Applications" on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Bappenas and GIZ Indonesia push for social security reform
Indonesia’s National Social Security System (SJSN) is entering a pivotal stage as the Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Board (PPN/Bappenas) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Indonesia collaborate to address the system's complex challenges of demographic shifts and sustainability of program funding.
Indonesia strengthens cooperation with Melanesian Spearhead Group Nations
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Armanatha Nasir held a series of bilateral meetings with top government executives of countries under the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) on the sidelines of the Group’s Ministerial Meeting on Thursday, November 29, 2024.
Angola Congo Tanzania leaders seek to meet President Prabowo in Jakarta in 2025
President of Angola João Lourenço, President of Congo Felix Tshisekedi, and President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan have expressed their interests to visit Indonesia and meet President Prabowo Subianto in 2025.
Finland-Indonesia explore digital collaboration on data centers, technology transfer
Finnish Ambassador to Indonesia, Pekka Kaihilahti, has expressed his country's interest to build a data center in Indonesia during a meeting with Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) Meutya Hafid on Friday, November 29, 2024.
RI, UK, and BritCham explore carbon market opportunities, sustainable growth investment
Standard Chartered Indonesia, the Government of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, and the British-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) held a roundtable in London on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 discussing carbon market opportunities in Indonesia.
“The Economist” strongly criticizes President Prabowo's overseas visit
President Prabowo Subianto's first overseas trip since being inaugurated on October 20, 2024 has drawn sharp criticism from various circles, including The Economist.
Prabowo discusses Indonesia’s OECD accession, economic outlook with Cormann
Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) met with President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Thursday, November 28, 2024 to discuss Indonesia's membership accession to the OECD.