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Bukit Asam-KAI-Semen Baturaja seal deal on logistics capacity expansion at Kertapati
Coal mining company PT Bukit Asam (PTBA), State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and cement producer PT Semen Baturaja (SMBR) havestruck a deal to increase the coal and cement loading and unloading capacity of the Kertapati Area in Palembang, South Sumatra.
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.
Sjafrie, Chinese ambassador discuss strengthened bilateral defense cooperation
Indonesian Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, met with Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia, Wang Lutong, at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense in Jakarta, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, discussing concerted measures to strengthen bilateral relations and defense cooperation.
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.
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.
Prabowo orders for ministerial budget slash, decreaseon overseas trips
President Prabowo Subianto has given special instructions to Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati to slash ceremonial activities and overseas trips from each ministerial budget in order to save the State Budget.
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.
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.
IIF in Stockholm exhibits renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure opportunities
The Indonesian Embassy in Sweden hosted the Indonesia Investment Forum (IIF) at the World Trade Centre, Stockholm, focusing on key investment opportunities in Indonesia.
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).