Investment and Risk

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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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Danantara opens investment doors for regional pensiun funds

Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BP Danantara), Pandu Sjahrir, reveals that agency provides investment opportunities to regional companies that manage pension funds.

Pandu Sjahrir - image source: Katadata/Fauza Syahputra

Danantara to prioritize investment in 9 key sectors, boost RI's economic edge: CIO

Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara), Pandu Patria Sjahrir, said that there are 9 sectors that will be the agency’s investment priorities.

Corporate Affairs

Uncovers the dynamics of state-owned enterprises and corporate giants with a vibrant and insightful approach, making the corporate world both fascinating and accessible.

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PT PP to divest infrastructure subsidiaries in US$182 million deal to cut debt

State construction firm PT PP (PTPP) has announced plans to divest two of its infrastructure subsidiaries worth Rp3 trillion (US$182 million), aiming to streamline its business and reduce corporate debt.

Istimewa

Sun Energy launches ESG education initiative to support green energy transition

Sun Energy, a solar energy developer, launched its social pillar-focused ESG initiative on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with a nationwide educational program titled SUN RISE (SUN Renewable Insight & Solar Expertise).

PGE bosts revenue of US$101.51 million in Q1 2025

State-owned geothermal company PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) booked  strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, posting revenues of US$101.51 million as of March 31, 2025. 

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Indorama to invest in U.S. blue ammonia project to counter tariffs, expand portfolio

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto reveals that Indonesia’s Indorama Corporation is set to invest US$2 billion (Rp34 trillion) in the United States to develop a blue ammonia project in Louisiana, a move part of the company’s global expansion strategy and a response to increasing U.S. trade barriers.

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Profiles

Unveil the stories of influential figures transforming Indonesia’s industries, economy, and political landscape.

  • Sofyan Djalil - image source: Kementerian ATR

    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.

  • Siti Nurbaya Bakar - image source: Liputan6.com/Angga Yuniar

    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.

  • Sandiaga Uno - image source: sandiuno.com

    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. 

  • Sakti Wahyu Trenggono - image source: Merdeka/ Arie Basuki

    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.

  • Ridwan Kamil - image source: Voi.id/Ilham

    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.

Investigations

Deep dives into hidden truths, exposing the scandals and secrets that shake the foundations of business and governance.

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.

Pemerintah Pulangkan 554 WNI Korban TPPO di Myanmar

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.

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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. 

Politics

Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.

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President to host labor-employer dialogue, backs Marsinah nomination as nat’l hero

President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to host a meeting between labor union leaders and business executives at the Bogor Presidential Palace as part of his broader commitment to foster open dialogue between workers and employers.

PCO

Hasan Nasbi resigns as presidential communication chief amid public scrutiny

Hasan Nasbi has officially resigned from his position as Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), ending his eight-month tenure as the government’s chief communicator. 

Muhaimin criticizes PAN’s early endorsement for Prabowo in 2029 election

Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Muhaimin Iskandar considers the statement by the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan who publicly announced his party’s support for reelection bid of President Prabowo Subianto in the 2029 election as too hasty.

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PDI-P executive board yet to decide on timing of party congress: Spokesman

Spokesman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Mohamad Guntur Romli, says that the party has yet to decide on the date for its national congress, dismissing speculations that it will be postponed to a latter time.

Capitol Influence and Lobbying

Powerful insights into the key political players pulling the strings behind government decisions and shaping the nation's future.

Istimewa

RI engages U.S. on multilateralism, WTO reform at G20 and IMF Spring meetings

Indonesia emphasized the importance of continued U.S. engagement in multilateral institutions and fair global trade during recent high-level meetings on the sidelines of the G20 and the IMF Spring Meetings, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said. 

U.S. appreciates Indonesia’s trade initiatives, reforms: Airlangga

Coordinating Minister for the Economy, , says the United States appreciates Indonesia’s trade initiatives and proposed reforms efforts that will expectedly open the door for deeper bilateral engagement in the wake of President Donal J. Trump’s retaliatory trade policies against its trading partner countries, including Indonesia, released earlier this month.

Rosan confirms battery project continues with new partner after LG exit

Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P. Roeslani, says that Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem project will continue with a new partner following the decision by South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to partially withdraw its US$9.8 billion investment in the project. 

Fithra Faisal Hastiadi

Economists praise Indonesia’s trade talks with U.S.

Indonesia’s recent negotiations with the United States are seen as a strategic move aimed at safeguarding national economic interests rather than signaling a geopolitical shift away from China, said Fithra Faisal Hastiadi, Chief Economist at Samuel Sekuritas Indonesia.

Geopolitics and Diplomacy

Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.

Prabowo prioritizes evacuation of Palestinian medical, education workers from Gaza

President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Indonesia will prioritize the evacuation of Palestinian medical personnel and educators affected by the armed conflict in Gaza as part of a broader plan to temporarily bring 1,000 Palestinians to Indonesia for humanitarian assistance and recovery purposes.

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Prabowo welcomes US$1.7 B investment boost from South Korean firms

President Prabowo Subianto met with a high-level delegation from the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday, April 28, 2025, which ended with a commitment of the federation to inject an additional US$1.7 billion (Rp28.6 trillion) into various strategic projects across the country. 

BI’s Doc

Indonesia asks IMF to reinforce global trade amid rising tensions

Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) Perry Warjiyo has called for a stronger role by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in safeguarding global economic stability in the face of rising trade tensions and protectionist policies, particularly from major economies such as the United States.

Rolliansyah Soemirat - image source: Kumparan/ Tiara Hasna

No Indonesian victims in Iran port explosion: FM Spokesman

Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Rolliansyah Soemirat has confirmed that there were no Indonesian citizens among victims of a deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Friday, April 26, 2025.

National Resilience

The nation’s ability to manage and recover from challenges is evaluated through its strategies in food security, defense, and energy preparedness. This section assesses Indonesia’s effectiveness in tackling crises and ensuring national resilience.

Food Sustainability
Commodity

1 Government affirms import deregulation remains measurable

Infrastructure

2 Prabowo assigns AHY to lead new authority body for “Giant Sea Wall” development

Government
Economic Diplomacy
National Resilience
GDP

3 Govt, economists confident on RI’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainty

Papua
TPNPB
TNI
Armed separatist group

4 Armed separatist group claims execution of 11 Indonesian gold miners in Papua

Cyber and Espionage

Step into the shadowy world of cyber threats, espionage, and national security in the digital age.

Financial Crimes

A chilling look into the underworld of corruption, illicit wealth, and shadow economies.

Hidden Truths

Expose the hidden realities and untold stories that reveal the deep-rooted, shadowy forces shaping Indonesia’s narrative.

Society, Environment & Culture

Unravel the intricate threads of justice, societal transformation, and cultural narratives shaping Indonesian society.

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    Radio broadcasting revisited − awaiting law ratification

    Indonesia is awaiting the ratification of the revised Broadcasting Law, an important milestone in transforming the national media ecosystem, with crucial change being the legitimacy of State-run radio station RRI as the first national digital radio broadcaster to broadcast free-to-air. 

  • Bentrok di Halmahera Image souce: Betahita

    Police fire tear gas as locals protest against mining in East Halmahera

    Tensions escalated on Monday, April 28, 2025, when police forces fired tear gas at some 300 residents of Wayamli and Yawanli villages in East Halmahera who were marching to protest against mining activities by PT Sambaki Tambang Sentosa (STS) on their customary lands.

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    GKP pays over US$7 million in tax, non-tax contribution since 2007

    In conjunction with Southeast Sulawesi Province’s 61st anniversary celebration, PT Gema Kreasi Perdana (GKP) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable regional development by contributing more than US$7.25 million to the state through taxes and non-tax revenues (PNBP) since the issuance of its mining permit in 2007.

Energy and Resources

Escape into the world of indulgence, from serene getaways to the cultural riches that refresh the soul.

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