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Prabowo meets Founder of UAE’s Emaar Properties
Jakarta − Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir, met with Founder of Emaar Properties, a property entrepreneur of the United Arab Emirates and owner of the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar, in Jakarta on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Ahok considered for North Sumatra governor race by PDI-P
Basuki Tjahaja “Ahok” Purnama (Ahok) has been considered by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) as a potential candidate for the North Sumatra Governor election.
Indonesia-China explore AI collaboration with digital partnership talks
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics, representing the Indonesian government, met with Chinese representatives to discuss collaboration on investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology development.
Erick Thohir discusses Indonesia's special economic zones with Burj Khalifa developer
Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir recently met with Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar, the founder of Emaar Properties, the developer behind the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, discussing about the development of Indonesia's Special Economic Zones (KEK) and tourism.
ILO, trade unions launch grievance applications for Indonesian garment workers
JAKARTA – The International Labour Organization (ILO), along with three trade unions on garment, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, launched a grievance application for the Indonesian garment workers.
President Jokowi launches 'INA Digital', accelerates integration of services
JAKARTA - President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo launched Government Technology (GovTech) digital application called 'INA Digital' in Jakarta on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Anti-monopoly agency finds indication of law violation by Lazada
Jakarta, May 27, 2024 − The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has found indications of violation of Law No. 5/1999 on prohibition of monopolistic practices by Lazada Indonesia (PT Ecart Webportal Indonesia).
Government establishes task force to intensify online gambling eradication
President Joko Widodo held a limited Cabinet meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on May 22, 2024, discussing the establishment of a Task Force to eradicate online gambling practices in the country.
PT Perikanan Indonesia put under debt payment suspension
PT Perikanan Indonesia, a subsidiary of the state-owned enterprise (BUMN) food holding company ID FOOD, has been placed under debt payment suspension (PKPU) by the Commercial Court at the Central Jakarta District Court over the company’s inability to meet its debt obligations.
Regional coordinators address water crisis at World Water Forum
Coordinators from Asia-Pacific, Mediterranean, America, and Africa met to identify and prioritize steps to address the water crisis at local and regional levels during the 10th World Water Forum's Regional Process session held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) in Bali on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Prabowo administration should decide on water management agency proposal: Official
The authority to decide on the idea of establishing a specialized agency for addressing water issues should remain the jurisdiction of the incoming administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a senior official says.
PLN, govt invite global community to collaborate on energy transition funding
State electricity company PT PLN and the Government of Indonesia invite the global community to collaborate in energy transition, particularly in its funding efforts. The call was reflected in the Tri Hita Karana - World Economic Forum agenda held in Bali on Sunday, May 19, 2024.