Capitol Influence and Lobbying
Powerful insights into the key political players pulling the strings behind government decisions and shaping the nation's future.
Rosan stresses Indonesia’s 8-percent growth target by 2029 at World Bank event
Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board, Rosan P. Roeslani, renews the Indonesian government’s commitment to achieve 8-percent economic growth by 2029 driven by investment and industrial transformation.
Boy Thohir's consortium to begin Safari Park construction in IKN by end of 2025
Garibaldi Thohir, or Boy Thohir, and his consortium have ensured that the construction of the Safari Park in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan, will begin no later than the end of 2025, with the government having prepared 225 hectares (ha) of land for this project.
House delays budget efficiency discussions after govt asks for budget reconstruction
The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to postpone all budget efficiency discussions in each commission with ministries/institutions due to budget reconstruction policy by the government.
Settlement of PKT Pension Fund is in Jiwasraya's hands: House
State-Companies and Trade Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR) is of the opinion that the settlement for the lifetime pension benefits claim by pensioners of State fertilizer company PT Pupuk Kaltim (PKT) is now tin the hands of State insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwasraya.
Danantara is “the panacea”: Burhanuddin
Former Indonesian Central Bank (BI), Burhanuddin Abdullah, perceives that the Daya Anagata Nusantara (BPI Danantara) is the answer to the problem of low foreign investment in the country.
Indonesia to participate in BRICS working groups’ meetings
Indonesia has been making preparations to participate in various meetings of some 58 working groups of BRICS as part of the intergovernmental organization’s working agenda.
Government to review 280 PSN infrastructure projects for better synergy, efficiency
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), has revealed that the government plans to review 280 infrastructure projects listed under the National Strategic Projects (PSN) to synergize with existing infrastructure.
Prabowo’s, businessmen’ India visits spur key MoUs in tech, health
The visit of President Prabowo Subianto and a number of Indonesian businessmen to India has produced a number of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) notes in various sectors from digital to health.
Qatar augments housing development commitment in Indonesia
Fahri Hamzah, Deputy Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas, reveals that Qatar is committed to building six million homes in Indonesia, a considerable spike from earlier commitment of one million homes.
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).