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Indonesia explores electric vehicle collaboration with African nations
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, says that he has initiated discussions with several African countries to explore collaboration opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Local community complains about farm road grab case in Morowali
A dozen of resident representatives grouped under the United Ambunu Forum of West Bungku District, Morowali Regency, along with activists of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) Central Sulawesi chapter, have complained to the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) and the Ombudsman over the claim made by a Chinese nickel smelter company on a farm road in the regency.
Bahlil welcomes Muhammadiyah’s decision to accept mining concession
Minister of Investment /Head of Investment Coordinating Board (HKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia, welcomes the decision by Muhammadiyah to receive government's offer of coal mining concession.
Indonesia to supply EV battery components to Tesla starting January 2025
The Indonesian government is reportedly in the process of reducing the portion of shares of Chinese companies in Indonesian nickel smelter projects, a maneuver believed to ensure the domestic downstream nickel ore industry to access the United States (US) government’s electric vehicle subsidies.
Indonesia allocates Rp71 trillion for free nutritious meal program
The Indonesian government has allocated Rp71 trillion (US$4.3 billion) for a new program to provide free nutritious meals for children and pregnant women, a figure significantly lower than the Rp400 trillion-Rp450 trillion proposed during President-elect Prabowo Subianto's election campaign.
PMSol seals deal with two Malaysian manning agencies
PT Pertamina Marine Solutions (PMSol), a subsidiary of PT PERTAMINA Trans Kontinental, has expanded its business by signing a strategic cooperation or Memorandum of Understanding with two Malaysian manning agencies on July 23, 2024.
Bahlil confirms massive layoff in textile sector
Minister of Investment/ Head of Indonesia Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia has confirmed of massive layoffs in textile industry in several location in Indonesia’s West Java Province.
FIFA President discusses future soccer collaboration with Prabowo
President of the world’s soccer governing body (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, and Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto discussed the future soccer development in Indonesia during a meeting in Paris on Saturday, July 27, 2024, highlighting continued cooperation between FIFA and the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI).
Balang Island bridge expected to boost connectivity in IKN
The long-awaited Balang Island Bridge, connecting oil city Balikpapan with the core area of the new capital city Nusantara (IKN), is set to be inaugurated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo today.
Indonesia secures Rp2 T in investment through golden visas, to issue 1,000 more this year
The Indonesian government has reported a commitment of Rp2 trillion (US$122.7 million) in investment from the issuance of 300 Golden Visas to individual and corporate foreign investors., seeking to issue 1,000 more Golden Visas to attract significant investments and high-caliber global talents to Indonesia.
President launches sugar self-sufficiency program in Merauke
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo symbolically planted the first sugarcane to mark the development of downstream sugarcane plantation, sugar factory, and bioethanol project in Sermayam Indah Village, Merauke Regency, South Papua, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
President to open ISF 2024 of world leaders, CEOs and sustainability experts
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is scheduled to open the 2nd Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF 2024) on September 5, 2024 in Jakarta, an event of world leaders, CEOs, and sustainability experts seeking encouraging business breakthroughs to address climate change issues.