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Investment ministry, Tools for Humanity to boost digital sector investment
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and Tools for Humanity Corporation (TFH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore investment opportunities in Indonesia’s digital sector.
President inaugurates Batang Industropolis KEK, targeting US$45.6 billion investment
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Industropolis Special Economic Zone (KEK) − a transformation of the Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KITB) − in Batang, Central Java on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Government asked to abolish AGIT policy, citing investment risks
The national ceramics and glass industry has asked the government to abolish the Specific Industrial Gas Allocation (AGIT) policy, which is considered to be hampering investment and the smooth supply of gas.
Indonesia simplifies permits to boost waste-to-energy investment
The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs has considered combining three Presidential Regulations (Perpres) and simplifying their procedures in an effort to attract investment and finance the construction of waste-to-energy power plants (PLTSa) in Indonesia.
Free lunch program benefits Chinese manufacturing industry: Businessman
The Indonesian government's free nutritious meal program is reportedly benefiting the Chinese manufacturing industry as most of the dining utensils are imported from China, according to a local business source.
Indonesia targets 28 percent increase in renewable energy investment for 2025
Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Eniya Listiani Dewi, said the government has set the target for investment in new, renewable energy (EBT) in Indonesia to increase by 28 percent in 2025.
RI eyes US$49B investment in food downstreaming to boost economy, cut imports
Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, has revealed of Rp802.58 trillion (US$49 billion) investment opportunity in the food downstreaming program for 11 commodities, with initial project focusing on developing seven commodities of around Rp406 trillion investment.
TSE Group builds first biogas plant in South Papua
Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE) Group, a company engaged in the palm oil sector, is building the first biogas plant in South Papua as part of an effort to reduce carbon emissions and support the green energy transition.
Indonesia pushes CCS development as key to energy security, decarbonization
Indonesia is positioning itself as a leader in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, with strong regulatory support and growing industry collaboration, an energy expert says.
Indonesia poised to lead regional CCS initiative: Expert
Indonesia has the potential to lead in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology in the Asia-Pacific region, with significant geological advantage of having an estimated storage capacity of up to 603 gigatons of carbon dioxide beneath its surface, an Expert says.
Danantara prepares funding as government to execute 21 strategic projects
The government will soon execute 21 strategic projects on energy, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors down streaming with an investment value of US$40 billion through funds to be provided by the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara).
Government plans coal-to-DME project, but funding risks raise concerns
The government plans to carry out a coal gasification project into dimethyl ether (DME) in three different locations in Sumatra and Kalimantan with the potential funding by the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara).