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Jokowi confident Indonesia to become a new economic force in the world
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has expressed his confidence that Indonesia Indonesia will emerge as one of the world’s new economic powers.
Economists: Prabowo should reduce dependence on foreign investment, tackle de-Industrialization
President-elect Prabowo Subianto has to strengthen domestic investment in order to reduce Indonesia's dependence on foreign capital investment and at the same tackle the problem of de-industrialization, economists have suggested.
Bahlil dismisses forced labor allegations in nickel industry
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has strongly refuted the allegations of forced labor in the country's nickel industry.
Kadin appoints entrepreneurs Raffi Ahmad, Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo to leadership roles
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) under the leadership of Chairman Anindya Bakrie has appointed two prominent young entrepreneurs, Raffi Ahmad and Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, to key positions within its organizational structure.
IEBF 2024: Strengthening Indonesia-Europe trade ties with new partnerships
The Indonesia-Europe Business Forum (IEBF) 2024, held on Monday, October 7, 2024, produced seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs)/Letter of Intent (LoIs) on cooperation between Indonesian and European companies with a total transaction value of US$11.07 billion (Rp174 billion).
Inasca 2024 Forum seals US$8.3 billion deal on trade and investment
The Indonesia South and Central Asia (Inasca) 2024 Business Forum, held in Jakarta on Monday, October 7, 2024, produced a number of trade and investment deals worth US$ 8.3 billion.
Son of a cabinet minister secures deputy MPR speakership post
Youth empowerment takes center stage with Abcandra Muhammad Akbar Supratman, the son of Minister of Law and Human Rights and Gerindra Party politician, Supratman Andi Agtas, being elected as Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Inasca to explore collaboration in energy, agriculture, food, health and trade: Pahala
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pahala Mansury, says that Indonesia and countries in Central and South Asia have the potential to collaborate in several key sectors that are increasingly important.
Rusdi Kirana named Deputy MPR Speaker, steps back from Lion Air leadership
Rusdi Kirana, co-founder of Lion Air Group, has been appointed as Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) representing the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Scores of public officials’ kin in new parliament membership draws public attention
The inauguration of 580 new members of the House of Representatives (DPR) for the 2024-2029 term on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 has sparked public scrutiny.
PLN to continuously develop community-based biomass ecosystem
Indonesia state power utility PT PLN is committed to continuously support the government's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and increase economic growth through support for clean energy supply, with biomass energy ecosystem is key in encouraging these efforts.
Industry in Central Java faces massive layoffs as factories close
The National Confederation of Workers’ Unions (KSPN) has reported the closure of seven textile and textile product (TPT) factories in Central Java from January to August, leading to over 11,340 workers being laid off as of Monday, September 9, 2024.