Consumer goods growth slows in Q1 2025: Kantar
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in Indonesia experienced a slowdown in growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
FM Sugiono discusses economy, defense, energy with British Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono received a courtesy call from the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta today, May 8, 2025.
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Chandra Asri–Glencore JV acquires S’pore polyethylene plant to boost regional growth
Aster Chemicals and Energy (Aster), the joint venture between PT Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA) and global commodity giant Glencore, is set to acquire Chevron Phillips Singapore Chemicals Pte Ltd (CPSC) through its affiliate, Chandra Asri Capital Pte Ltd.
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UK grants US$7.27 M to support Indonesia’s forest carbon goals
The United Kingdom has expressed commitment US$7.27 million (Rp127 billion) to help Indonesia reach its FOLU Net Sink 2030 target − an ambitious national goal to achieve net carbon absorption in the forestry and land use sector.
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Indonesia secures green funding for massive floating solar plant project
PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) has secured green financing from France’s development finance institution Proparco and Standard Chartered Bank for the construction of the 92 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Saguling Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) in West Java.
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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).
LG maintains commitment to Indonesian battery investment
Despite initial setbacks, LG remains strongly committed to its investment in Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem, said Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan P. Roeslani on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
AI in mining could unlock US$308 B potential for Indonesia, says Deputy Minister
The use of artificial intelligence or AI technology in the mining industry is estimated to add an economic potential of US$308 billion (Rp5,200 trillion, said Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Application Nezar Patria.
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Chandra Asri–Glencore JV acquires S’pore polyethylene plant to boost regional growth
Aster Chemicals and Energy (Aster), the joint venture between PT Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA) and global commodity giant Glencore, is set to acquire Chevron Phillips Singapore Chemicals Pte Ltd (CPSC) through its affiliate, Chandra Asri Capital Pte Ltd.
PHM continues 2nd “sail away” phase of SNB AOI project in Mahakam
PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI) Kalimantan Region, held a sail away ceremony for the second phase of the Sisi Nubi Area of Interest (SNB AOI) Project for topside platforms WPN7 and WPN8 at PT Meindo Elang Indah facility, Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Rekosistem secures US$7 M to scale circular waste management across Indonesia
Rekosistem, a climate-tech company focused on waste supply chain management and circular economy solutions, has raised US$7 million (Rp115 billion) in Series A funding.
Chandra Asri invests Rp15 T in world-class chemical plant to strengthen nat’l industry
PT Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA), a company owned by tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, is investing Rp15 trillion (US$908 million) to build a world-scale chemical manufacturing facility, which is scheduled for completion by 2027.
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Sofyan Djalil
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.
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Siti Nurbaya Bakar
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.
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Sandiaga Uno
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.
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Sakti Wahyu Trenggono
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.
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Ridwan Kamil
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.
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Bakamla foils tin ore smuggling attempt in Lingga Islands waters
The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) has intercepted a wooden vessel suspected of smuggling tin ore without proper documentation in the northern waters of the Karimata Strait, near Lingga Island, Riau Islands Province, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Armed separatist group claims execution of 11 Indonesian gold miners in Papua
The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for the execution of 11 illegal gold miners in Yahukimo, Papua, while alleging the casualties as soldiers disguising themselves as gold miners in a mission to infiltrate their operational areas.
More Indonesians evacuated from Myawaddy, after 400 others in 1st attempt
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Task Force for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens Abroad, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassies in Bangkok and Yangon, evacuated 169 more Indonesian citizens from Myawaddy, Myanmar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Indonesian Coast Guard foils smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters
The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) intercepted an attempted smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters in the waters near D Island, Thousands Island regency, Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
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BGN targets 82.9 million of nutritious meal recipients by year-end: Chief
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the government aims to serve nutritious meals to 82.9 million beneficiaries by the end of 2025 through its rapidly expanding food assistance program.
Hasan Nasbi back in office at President's request
Chief of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi, has formally returned to his post after previously announcing his resignation.
Former JI leader affirms disbandment, pledges loyalty to Indonesian State
Zarkasih, the former Amir (leader) of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), has confirmed that the organization has sincerely renounced terrorism and is aligning itself fully with the framework of the Indonesian state.
Prabowo to meet Bill Gates, discuss support for free nutritious meals program
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet with Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 following an invitation that Gates extended in November last year.
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FM Sugiono discusses economy, defense, energy with British Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono received a courtesy call from the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta today, May 8, 2025.
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.
RI holds off on additional fuel imports due to pending U.S. negotiations: Bahlil
Indonesia is delaying plans to escalate fuel imports until negotiations with the United States are concluded, Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed last week.
South Korean Dongsung Chemical commences operations in Indonesia
South Korean investors’ interest in Indonesia has apparently remained strong, marked by the official opening of Dongsung Chemical’s new polyurethane (PU) production facility in Karawang, West Java, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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Indonesia pushes for restraint amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions
Indonesia has called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and prioritize peaceful dialogue as tensions rise between the two South Asian nations.
RI delegates explore forest management innovations in U.S. exchange program
A group of Indonesian forestry professionals, government officials, and journalists is currently in the United States as part of the U.S. State Department’s prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with this year’s focus on “Improving Forest Management.”
RI-Norway sign climate agreement on environmental diplomacy, sustainability efforts
Indonesia and Norway have renewed their commitment to environmental cooperation by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen climate diplomacy, promote biodiversity conservation, and advance sustainable development.
Prabowo to meet visiting Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen
President Prabowo Subianto is set to host a visit by President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Hun Sen, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta today, May 5, 2025.
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Cikarang Data Center highlights deepening France-Indonesia digital partnership
French Minister of Foreign Trade Laurent Saint-Martin met with Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Application Meutya Hafid on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, , discussing progress update of the National Data Center (PDN-1).
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Indonesia-China strengthen digital ties, eye AI innovation hub in ASEAN
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is reviewing cooperation in building a joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in ASEAN along with China, considered to be the largest in terms of cooperation in developing digital infrastructure.
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Indonesia participates in AIAS summit 2025 in France
Meutya V. Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi), representing President Prabowo Subianto, is attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AIAS) Meeting in Paris, France on Monday, February 10-11, 2025.
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Indonesian banks on alert as hacker bjorka reappears with fresh ransomware attacks
Hacker Bjorka, who shook Indonesia in 2022 and 2023 when the nation had yet to completely free from the Covid 19 pandemic, now returns with an X account revealing that several private and state-owned banks in Indonesia, such as BCA, BNI, BSI, Bank Mandiri and the Central Bank (BI) will be the next targets of ransomware hacker groups.
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Indonesia-India strengthens cooperation on AI, IoT, digital infrastructure development
The Indonesian and Indian governments have formalized cooperation in the digital sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Komdigi-BPPIK team up to eradicate online gambling, focus on IT governance and HR
Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) met with Head of the Special Investigation and Development Control Agency (BPPIK) on Thursday, January 9, 2025, discussing the eradication of online gambling, with focus on improving information technology (IT), IT governance, and improving human resources (HR).
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AGO investigates alleged corruption in bank loan disbursements to Sritex
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has launched a preliminary investigation into suspected corruption surrounding bank loan disbursements to textile giant PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex) that was declared bankrupt in October 2024.
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Bakamla foils tin ore smuggling attempt in Lingga Islands waters
The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) has intercepted a wooden vessel suspected of smuggling tin ore without proper documentation in the northern waters of the Karimata Strait, near Lingga Island, Riau Islands Province, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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JAK TV news director named suspect in alleged plot to undermine AGO
JAK TV News Director, Tian Bahtiar (TB), has been named a suspect by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) for allegedly receiving money in return for producing and publishing negative news content about the AGO through social and online media platforms and JAK TV.
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Amran cracks down on corruption linked to Rp5 billion fictitious project
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman has confirmed the legal process against an agricultural observer allegedly involved in a fictitious project that cost the state Rp5 billion (US$300,000).
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Residents oppose pipeline crossing in Morowali, citing threats to farmland
Dozens of residents of Bumi Raya and Wita Ponda sub-districts in Central Sulawesi staged a protest on Monday, May 5, 2025, opposing the planned construction of a raw water pipeline crossing the Karaopa River, which is intended for PT Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park (IHIP) and PT Bahusuo Taman Industri Investment Group (BTIIG), both operating in Bungku Barat, Morowali Regency.
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W. Sulawesi residents seeks mining moratorium amid environmental threats
Hundreds of residents from villages across West Sulawesi staged a protest in front of the provincial governor’s office on Monday, May 6, 2025, calling for a moratorium on mining permits, the revocation of extractive industry licenses, and the halt of all ongoing mining operations threatening their environment and livelihoods.
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Former JI leader affirms disbandment, pledges loyalty to Indonesian State
Zarkasih, the former Amir (leader) of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), has confirmed that the organization has sincerely renounced terrorism and is aligning itself fully with the framework of the Indonesian state.
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Government outlines hydrogen adoption plan through 2060
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has developed a detailed roadmap to incorporate hydrogen as a primary energy source by 2060.
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TNI personnel shoot dead three separatist group members in Papua
Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel shot dead three Papuan armed separatist group members on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Puncak Jaya regency, Central Papua Province.
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ESDM minister invites Dutch firms to invest in Indonesia’s electricity infrastructure
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif held bilateral meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate and Energy Policy of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, during his visit to the Netherlands this week.
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Pertamina strengthens energy partnership with Tanzania through comprehensive collaboration
Indonesia bolsters energy cooperation between nations through PT Pertamina (Persero), the state-owned Indonesian oil and gas company, inked a groundbreaking exploration and production agreement with Tanzania Petroleum Development Company (TPDC), a state-owned enterprise from Tanzania. This landmark collaboration was formalized during the official visit of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to Tanzania.
