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Minister Luhut signals possibility of downstreaming of tin and copper industries
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, The Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, has indicated that the government plans to implement downstreaming policies in the tin and copper industries.
Canada invests in Indonesian infrastructure for clean water and electricity
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister has announced significant investments in Indonesia's infrastructure through projects in Nusa Tenggara Timur and Maluku.
Indonesia and Vietnam explores collaborative opportunities in EV ecosystem development
Erick Thohir, Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, responded to President Joko Widodo's directive to encourage cooperation in developing the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem with the Vietnamese government. Minister Erick emphasized that Indonesia is currently highly committed to building the electric vehicle battery industry.
Registration for legislative candidates opens, many resigned due to requirements
The General Elections Commission (KPU) in Indonesia has officially opened the registration process for prospective legislative candidates, known as "caleg." The submissions of caleg names are simultaneous, occurring at the national, provincial, and district/city levels.
Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce set to lead Ganjar Pranowo's campaign winning team for the 2024 presidential election
Arsjad Rasjid, the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), has been appointed as the head of Ganjar Pranowo's campaign team for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
Muhaimin Iskandar, Anies' vice-presidential candidate, probed by KPK for alleged corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is leaving no stone unturned in its mission to combat corruption, with the possibility of investigating former Minister of Manpower, Muhaimin Iskandar, who served from 2009 to 2014.
Democrats calls for coalition disbandment after Anies' betrayal in potential running mate candidate announcement
In an unexpected twist, Anies Baswedan, the potential presidential candidate backed by the Coalition for Change and Unity (KPP), has chosen Muhaimin Iskandar, the Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), as his running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election.
Former deputy head of Indonesia National Police appointed as deputy main commissioner of PT Pindad
Commissioner General Agus Andrianto, Deputy Head of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri) was appointed Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir to become Deputy Main Commissioner of PT Pindad (Persero).
12 former corruption convicts take part in upcoming election as legislative candidates
Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has raised concerns about the inclusion of former corruption convicts in the provisional list of legislative candidates for the 2024 elections.
Vietnam joins with five ASEAN nations in cross-border QRIS payment system
Vietnam has officially joined five ASEAN countries in cross-payment communications between countries using QRIS.
Indonesian Government considers relaxing TKDN to facilitate solar power development
The Indonesian government is currently considering the relaxation of domestic content requirements (TKDN) within the 2021-2030 General Plan for Electricity Supply (RUPTL) to streamline the development of solar power plants (PLTS).
Bank Indonesia to introduce Rupiah securities to attract foreign investment and strengthen financial market depth
Bank Indonesia (BI) is set to launch the Rupiah Securities of Bank Indonesia (SRBI) as part of its monetary operations. In a move aimed at boosting foreign investment and enhancing market depth.