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Chinese vessel expelled from Indonesia’s part of South China Sea
Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) patrol ship, Tanjung Datu 301, shadowed and expelled China Coast Guard (CCG) 5402 after the latter interfered with Survey and 3D Seismic Data Processing activities being conducted by PT Pertamina East Natuna’s MV Geo Coral Ship on Monday, October 21, 2024.
The future of BRIN is called into question by Satryo's appointment as minister
The appointment of Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro as Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology in the Red-and-White Cabinet of President Prabowo Subianto raises questions about the future of National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
Garuda Indonesia - Vietnam Airlines agree to expand network in SE Asia
National flag acrrier Garuda Indonesia is striving to expand its flight network, particularly in Southeast Asian region, this time through strengthened synergy with Vietnam Airlines.
Jakarta gubernatorial candidates offer their best shots to lure voters
The Jakarta gubernatorial race heats up, with two of the three candidate pairs − Ridwan Kamil-Suswono (RIDO) and Pramono Anung-Rano Karno − presenting their campaign promises aimed at tackling the city's pressing issues.
Raja Juli committed to transparent oil palm plantations management
Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, has vowed to set up transparent oil palm plantations management to resolve the problems of rampant opening of oil palm plantations in forest areas.
Bahlil to revamp overlapping oil and gas regulations
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has announced plans to revamp overlapping regulations in the oil and gas sector.
New cooperatives minister sets focus on digital transformation
President Prabowo Subianto has officially appointed Budi Arie Setiadi as Indonesia's new Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs, alongside 48 other ministers in the Merah Putih Cabinet.
Basuki Hadimuljono to be inaugurated as IKN Authority chief soon
President Prabowo Subianto is expected to soon inaugurate Basuki Hadimuljono as Head of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority, formalizing the post of Acting Head of the Auhority, which he had held in the past few months after being appointed by then President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in June 2024.
OJK cancels Investree's license, freezes CEO's accounts and assets
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has revoked the business license of fintech company PT Investree Radika Jaya (Investree) for violations of the authority’s regulation.
Expert sends positive signals on Foreign Ministry team
An expert on International Relations has sent positive signals on a new leadership team at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hinting at their understanding on President Prabowo Subianto’s vision and mission statements on the country’s foreign policy.
Economist supports favorable investment climate for energy self-sufficiency target
An economic expert has lent his support for President Prabowo Subianto government’s plan to leverage geothermal energy as a key component to achieve energy self-sufficiency in Indonesia, intending to offer incentives to attract investment in the sector.
Zulkifli Hasan targets food self-sufficiency by 2029, plans to utilize Papua's land
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, has set a target to achieve national food self-sufficiency by 2029 and utilize idle land in Papua to meet the growing demand for food production.