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Indonesia explores dairy industry cooperation with Estonia
Foreign Minister Sugiono has expressed Indonesia’s interest in exploring potential cooperation opportunities in the dairy industry with Estonia.
FM Sugiono discusses strengthened bilateral cooperation with Russian Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Ambassador Sergei G. Tolchenov in Jakarta on March 27, 2025, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
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.
Govt denies approving voluntary migration program for Gazans to Indonesia
The government has denied reports suggesting that it sanctions the plan to relocate Gaza residents to Indonesia under a voluntary migration pilot program initiated by the Israel government.
Indonesia-France strengthen bilateral ties ahead of President Macron's visit
Indonesia and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned state visit to Indonesia in May.
Danantara's fossil energy project funding poses economic risks: CERAH
The government's decision to fund multiple downstream and energy security projects − predominantly fossil-based − through the state-managed Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (BPI Danantara), could cause significant economic risks for the country, says the Center for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action (CERAH).
Nickel miners ask government to reconsider royalty rate hike
The Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI) has strongly opposed the government's plan to increase mining royalty rates, citing concerns over the heavy financial burden on the industry.
Bahlil declares war on LPG mafia, praises police for raiding illegal LPG refilling activities
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has commended the swift action taken by the Specific Crimes Directorate at the National Police Headquarters in apprehending perpetrators involved in the illegal refilling of thousands of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in Gianyar, Bali.
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.
Sixty thousand laid-off workers to miss out on holiday bonuses
Some 60,000 workers from 50 companies that have been laid off due to company bankruptcies, efficiency policies, workforce reductions, and factory relocations to other countries will likely have to miss out their bonuses two weeks before Idul Fitri, the Indonesian Trade Unions Confederation (KSPI) has revealed.
NGO asks AGO to summon PPMM over illegal zircon shipment
An economic governance watchdog has asked the Attorney General’s Office to summon owner of mining company PT Putra Prima Mineral Mandiri (PPMM) for alleged shipment of illegal zircon out of Selindung Port in Bangka Island, Bangka-Belitung province on March 13, 2025.
Palm oil production at risk amid government crackdown on forest plantations
Indonesia’s palm oil production is under threat following the government's intensified efforts to regulate plantations within forest areas as ordered by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) under Ministerial Decree No. 36/2025 and Presidential Regulation No. 5/2025, which authorize the Ministry of Defense, the Attorney General’s Office, and law enforcement agencies to enforce plantation compliance.