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Indonesia urges swift implementation of cross-border carbon tax in anticipation of EU's CBAM policy
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) emphasizes the need for the swift implementation of cross-border carbon taxes following the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) policy, set to take effect in 2026.
Ministry Communication and Informatics prepares AI ethics guidelines guaranteeing security and rights
The Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemen Kominfo) aims to finalize ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by December this year. The guidelines will provide recommendations and responsibilities for AI implementation in six key areas.
Nuclear power development accelerates as government removes nuclear as the last resort
The Indonesian government intensifies efforts to develop nuclear power plants (PLTN) by incorporating it into the National Energy Policy (KEN) discussions. The revision of Government Regulation No. 79/2014 aims to promote both renewable energy and nuclear power.
Indonesia receives special mandate from OIC and Arab League to stop Gaza Conflict
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League have granted Indonesia a special mandate, along with other countries, to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza. This mandate was issued following an extraordinary meeting of OIC leaders to discuss efforts to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Urgent call for revising solar rooftop regulations in Indonesia to boost solar energy capacity
As the investment and installed capacity of solar panels have stagnated over the last decade, some businesses urge the Indonesian government to expedite the finalization of revisions to Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) No. 26/2021 on Solar Rooftop Power Plants (PLTS).
Anwar Usman and 8 other judges stated to have violated ethical standards in the examination of the minimum age for presidential and vice-presidential candidates case
The Constitutional Court's Honorary Council deems nine Constitutional Court judges in violation of ethical standards for their handling of a case regarding the minimum age for presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Government plans to relax manufacturing export regulation to boost exports amidst economic slowdown
Indonesia plans to relax export regulations for manufactured products to counteract declining exports, a significant factor in the nation's recent economic slowdown.
The Provincial Government of West Nusa Tenggara signed sister city agreement with Australia's Northern Territory highliting several potential sectors
The government of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) signs a sister province agreement with Australia's Northern Territory in a significant move for regional cooperation.
The Ministry of Communications and Informatics promotes 3P approach and highlights main concerns in using AI
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) is encouraging a 3P approach, which stands for policy, platform, and people, to address the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
Indonesia aims for 40% Southeast Asian foreign investment given its large economy contribution in ASEAN
Airlangga Hartarto, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs targets 40% of Southeast Asian foreign direct investments (FDI) to flow into Indonesia, building on the country's robust economic performance.
Netherland provides EUR 105 million grant to Indonesia to support sustainable and inclusive public projects
The Netherlands has approved a grant in the amount of EUR 105 million, equivalent to around IDR 1.7 trillion.
President Joko Widodo demonstrates Indonesia's vast hydropower potential world hydropower congress
Presiden Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo highlighted Indonesia's vast hydropower potential during the World Hydropower Congress held in Bali. He mentioned that Indonesia boasts approximately 4,400 rivers with the potential to be utilized as sources of hydropower. Out of these rivers, 128 major ones have significant electricity production capabilities, such as the Mamberamo River in Papua and the Kayan River in North Kalimantan.