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Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Think tanks offer 9 recommendations for Indonesia's energy transition
Six leading think tanks, grouped under the Energy Transition Policy Development (ETP) Forum, has outlined nine essential recommendations for the government of President Prabowo Subianto to ensure Indonesia's successful energy transition.
Indonesia hints at joining BRICS, reaffirms support for developing countries' interests
Indonesia has expressed its desire to join BRICS, marking the beginning of the process for Indonesia to become member of the intergovernmental organization pioneered by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
BPK finds trillions in uncollected taxes in 2023, calls for improved tax system
The Indonesian Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) reveals potential shortcomings in tax collection for the year 2023 after discovering indications of trillions rupiah in taxes that have yet to be deposited into the state treasury due to weaknesses in the country's tax control and compliance systems.
BI interest rate cut accelerates growth in banking sector: Analyst
The decision by the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) to lower the interest rate on September 18, 2024 is projected to give positive impact on the national banking sector.
Expert lends support on Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin appointment as defense minister
The appointment of Lieutenant General (ret.) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin as defense minister by President Prabowo Subianto will have an impact on the improvement of Indonesia defense capabilities in the medium and long term, a military analyst says.
Tension heats up as Chinese Coast Guard Ship re-enters Indonesian water
The China Coast Guard Ship (CCG) 5402 re-entered the Indonesian water jurisdiction, in Indonesian part of the South China Sea or the North Natuna Sea, on Thursday, October 24, 2024 after the first entry violation on Monday.
Prima Energi Bawean books potential production hike from two offshore wells
Oil and gas company PT Prima Energi Bawean (PEB) has started drilling in two development wells, namely CW (Camar West) - 1 & CW (Camar West) - 2, located in the Camar Field, Bawean Working Area, Offshore East Java.
Sritex, a legendary textile mill, goes bankrupt
The Semarang City Commercial Court has granted the request of one of PT Sri Rejeki Isman’s Tbk (Sritex) creditors to maintain the continuity of debt payment obligations (PKPU), thus declaring the legendary textile company bankrupt.
Researcher warns of risks, challenges of Prabowo-Gibran's fat government
A researcher has warned of the risks and challenges faced by the fat government of Prabowo Subianto-Gobran Rakabuming Raka in terms of target achievement and execution of programs.
GAPKI confident EU deforestation law has minimum impact on exports
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) remains optimistic that the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will not significantly impact Indonesia's palm oil exports to Europe.
AHY signals extended timeline for IKN development
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), has hinted at a possible extension for the development of the new Nusantara Capital City (IKN).
Nickel downstream industry expansion increasescarbon emission up to 38.5 M tons: IEEFA
Government efforts to encourage massively nickel downstream industry has potential to increase carbon emission in Indonesia because of existing dependence on coal fired power plant in the nickle production operation, a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has revealed.