politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Musim Mas Group allocates EUR4.7 million to support oil palm smallholders
Musim Mas Group, in partnership with the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming (L3F), non-profit organization SNV Indonesia, and global research institution ICRAF, has committed EUR4.7 million (Rp79 billion) to enhance the capacity of independent oil palm smallholders.
Raffi Ahmad, Yovie Widianto absent from Ministerial briefing at Prabowo's residence
Celebrity Raffi Ahmad and musician Yovie Widianto were noticeably absent from the ministerial briefing held at Prabowo Subianto's residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Kasikornbank targets THB200 billion in green financing by 2030
Kasikornbank (KBank), one of Thailand's largest banks, has set an ambitious target to provide THB200 billion (Rp92 trillion) in green financing by 2030, viewing climate action as a promising business opportunity.
Association calls for agency creation to combat Illegal drilling
The Association of Oil and Gas Companies (ASPERMIGAS) has proposed the formation of an agency under the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs to handle the problem of rampant illegal drilling in a number of Indonesian regions for decades.
AI effects, jobs lost and the need for workers to adapt
As the world is anticipating the potential of 85 million jobs lost by 2025 amidst aggressive invasion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological advances, global workforce, in particular Indonesian workers, need not to stand still, but positively respond to this unavoidable global phenomenon.
Pertamina NRE-PIS strike a deal on green hydrogen collaboration
A subsidiary of state owned energy Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has set up a cooperation with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), Pertamina's Integrated Marine and Logistics Sub Holding, to develop a transportation business, particularly related to the transportation of green hydrogen and other sustainable fuels.
RAJA expands downstream oil and gas with new plant project
PT Rukun Raharja (RAJA) is broadening its presence in downstream oil and gas sector by offering a Booster Compression Plant (BCP) rental service to support the development of Kampung Baru in the Sengkang Block, Wajo regency, South Sulawesi.
Indonesia, EU, IOM launch Risk Index data tool on climate-induced displacement
The Indonesian government, the European Union, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have launched Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD), a data tool designed to provide operational foresight to anticipate, reduce, and respond to climate-induced displacement.
Government optimistic with 8-percent economic growth target
The government is optimistic that the eight-percent economic growth target set by President-elect Prabowo Subianto is achievable in view of the scenario of the National Long-Term Development Plan (RJPN) Golden Indonesia 2045.
Airlangga and Sri Mulyani clarify formation of National Revenue Agency
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati have addressed recent reports regarding the formation of the National Revenue Agency (BPN), rumored to be part of Prabowo Subianto’s upcoming administration.
Separation of ministries expected to have minor impact on business players
The separation of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy into two distinct entities is not anticipated to significantly affect the tourism industry, according to business leaders.
Investment realization grows steadily, Indonesia consistent in downstreaming: Rosan
The investment realization report for third quarter of 2024 has revealed positive trend in investment realization in the country, which is in line with the World Bank's projection that Indonesia's economic growth will be around 5.0 percent this year.