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Indonesia prepares new reforms to attract global investment for climate action

Indonesia is gearing up to accelerate foreign investment in emissions-reduction projects through a new set of policy reforms designed to unlock private capital and support its energy-transition goals.

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Indonesia's LCEV investment hits Rp22.37T; EV production expected to surge in 2026

The Ministry of Industry reported that total investment in Indonesia’s low carbon emission vehicle (LCEV) sector has reached Rp22.37 trillion (US$1.3 billion) since 2022 until September 2025 and produced some 878,000 LCEV units, with the support of some 274,000 local automotive component manufacturers.

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Prabowo discusses human resources, public health and marine conservation with U.S. entrepreneur Bloomberg

President Prabowo Subianto met with American businessman Michael Bloomberg and his delegation at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, discussing efforts to improve the quality of human resources in Indonesia. 

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Indonesia to prioritize foreign investors offering technology transfer: Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced that the Indonesian government will give priority to foreign investors who are willing to transfer technology or create meaningful spillover effects for domestic economy.

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Chandra Asri Group to invest US$1 billion in regional energy transformation

Chandra Asri Group has announced plans to invest US$1 billion (Rp16.6 trillion) to accelerate its energy transformation and strengthen its integrated business operations across Southeast Asia.

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China could overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy by 2045: Economist

China is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s largest economy by 2045, said Prof. Justin Yifu Lin, former Chief Economist at the World Bank. 

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Seventy-five listed companies named in Tempo-IDNFinancials’ 52 Index

The Night of Appreciation for Listed Companies on Friday evening, September 19, 2025, awarded 75 companies − with a total market capitalization of Rp9.67 quadrillion (US$577 billion) and representing 78.41 percent of the entire market capitalization of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) − as Tempo-IDNFinancials 52 Index top performers.

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Purbaya faces high stakes as new finance minister

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, the newly appointed Finance Minister, has set an ambitious target of achieving 8 percent economic growth, a bold statement that contrasts sharply with his predecessor Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s more cautious approach. 

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IEU-CEPA agreement secures EU investment, boosts Indonesia’s industrial growth

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the security of European Union investments through the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), a landmark deal set to enhance trade and economic cooperation between both regions.

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Nearly 100 Chinese tech firms to show green, smart solutions at Indonesia Expo

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Indonesia, nearly 100 leading Chinese technology companies will participate in the “Green and Innovative Cooperation” exhibition at the Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) on August 13–15, 2025. 

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Uganda–Indonesia Business Forum opens new chapter in bilateral cooperation

A milestone in bilateral relations was marked during the Uganda–Indonesia Business Forum held at Park Hyatt Jakarta Thursday, July 10, 2025, where both nations emphasized long-term collaboration across vital sectors including tourism, trade, minerals, oil and gas, and digital innovation.

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MedcoEnergi buys back 407 million shares, prepares US$50 million in funds

PT MedcoEnergi Internasional (IDX: MEDC) has announced the plan to buy back 407 million shares, or equivalent to 1.62 percent of the issued and fully paid capital within the next three months after the disclosure of information submitted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 

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