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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Indonesia and Qatar set up US$4 billion joint investment fund

Indonesia and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) have agreed to establish a US$4 billion joint investment fund as a direct result of President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Qatar. 

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Deputy minister inspects downstream industry companies in Palu SEZ amid US$10.16 B target

In a push to meet Indonesia’s ambitious investment realization target of US$10.16 billion (Rp162.57 trillion) in Central Sulawesi this year, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu, visited the Palu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to review key industrial sites and hold high-level meetings with local government leaders.

Government inaugurates US$130 million Akatara Gas Project in Jambi

Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, inaugurated on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 the US$130 million Akatara Gas Processing Facilities (AGPF) project in Bram Itam Raya Village, West Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. 

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PLN boosts green energy push with geothermal plant in Maluku, eyes external funding

State power utility company PT PLN has confirmed that it will open several funding sources for the construction of a geothermal power plant (PLTP) in Maluku, in accordance with the direction of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia.

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Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks named UNESCO Global Geoparks

The UNESCO Executive Board has officially designated Indonesia’s Kebumen and Meratus Geoparks as new UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGs) during its 221st session held in Paris from April 2 to 17, 2025. 

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Indonesia defies global trend, expands captive coal power capacity

In stark contrast to the global decline in coal-fired power plant (CFPP) expansion, Indonesia has emerged as the third-largest country in terms of new coal capacity additions in 2024 − adding 1.9 gigawatts (GW), 80 percent of which comes from captive coal power plants dedicated to industrial use.

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Indonesia’s push for DME faces economic hurdles: Expert

An analyst has questioned the feasibility of President Prabowo Subianto’s instruction to the National Energy Resilience and Downstream Task Force to revive coal gasification of dimethyl ether (DME) projects in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which is aimed at reducing Indonesia’s reliance on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports is questionable.

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RI's manufacturing sector remains attractive despite layoffs, export challenges

The Ministry of Industry is optimistic that the country’s manufacturing sector will still attract investment early this year amidst reports of layoffs in the non-oil and gas processing industry. 

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