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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.
Economists optimistic of growth, but differ on percentage
Economists have expressed their optimism of higher economic growth in the government of President-elect Prabowo Subianto, but differed on its percentage of achievement over technicalities.
Attack on Jakarta discussion raises concern over State-thugs relationship
An Australian political analyst has warned of State-thugs complicity behind the disruption of a diaspora discussion in Kemang, South Jakarta on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
US solar panel company invests in Batang Industrial Estate
Energy company SEG Solar Inc. becomes the first company from the United States investing in Batang Integrated Industrial Estate in downstream industry of silica sands.
ExxonMobil Cepu set to boost oil production to 150,000 BPD by 2026
Minister of Energy and Minieral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia has asked ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd to increase its production capacity to 150,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) in 2026 in an attempt to maintain Indonesia's oil production which is currently experiencing a downward trend.
FWI reveals decline in deforestation, forest fires in Indonesia
Forest Watch Indonesia (FWI) on September 30, 2024 revealed that deforestation in Papua is the most severe with an area of 552 thousand hectares in the 2022-2023 period, or more than 70 percent of the land area that experienced deforestation throughout Indonesia in the same period covering an area of 753 thousand hectares.
Indonesia to launch coconut industry downstream roadmap amidst tight competition
The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) is set to unveil a roadmap for the downstream development of the coconut industry this week.
China's steel industry crisis threatens Indonesia's nickel sector
China's steel industry is facing a severe crisis, with nearly three-quarters of its steel producers experiencing losses in the first half of 2024.
Indonesia targets coconut biofuel production with Japan’s technology
The Indonesian government has laid out a roadmap for the downstream processing of coconut products as part of its National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) for 2025-2045.
Prabowo's standout soldier welfare is “not up to par”
The country’s defense sector has traditionally received the greatest share of the State budget, yet it still falls well short of expectations when it comes to supporting soldiers’ welfare.
Human rights protection, a challenging job for Prabowo administration
Days ahead of his inauguration as the country’s eighth president, President-elect Prabowo Subianto is facing an arduous task of ensuring the protection of human rights in Indonesia, in particular resolving past cases of rights violation.