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Ministry of Industry stresses no need incentives in manufacturing sector for emission reduction
Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, the Minister of Industry, has emphasized that there is no need for incentives to induce emission reduction among manufacturing industry players. He believes that such reduction efforts will occur voluntarily due to the growing trend of green products in the global market.
Prabowo Subianto bolsters Indonesia's defense capabilities with new F-15EX fighter jets
Prabowo Subianto, the Minister of Defense in a strategic move to enhance Indonesia's national defense capabilities, has procured 24 F-15EX fighter jets manufactured by Boeing during his visit to the United States.
Pertamina strengthens energy partnership with Tanzania through comprehensive collaboration
Indonesia bolsters energy cooperation between nations through PT Pertamina (Persero), the state-owned Indonesian oil and gas company, inked a groundbreaking exploration and production agreement with Tanzania Petroleum Development Company (TPDC), a state-owned enterprise from Tanzania. This landmark collaboration was formalized during the official visit of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to Tanzania.
ASEAN nations join forces to combat transnational crime enhancing regional security
In a significant step towards strengthening regional security and cooperation, Indonesia, along with six other ASEAN member states, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at preventing and enforcing laws against cross-border crimes and transnational offenses.
Sandiaga Uno and Tito Karnavian as Ad Interim Ministers amidst President Jokowi's diplomatic mission
Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy and Tito Karnavian were appointed by President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo to become Ad Interim Minister.
European Union investigates into Indonesian biodiesel imports signal progress
The European Union has initiated an investigation regarding biodiesel imports from Indonesia, raising concerns about potential tariff evasion through intermediary routes via China and the United Kingdom.
Indonesia and Canada forge closer ties, aims to finalize agreement by 2024
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia, Airlangga Hartarto, and the Minister of International Trade of Canada, Mary Ng, have agreed to finalize the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Agreement (ICA-CEPA) by 2024.
Indonesia and Peru launches comprehensive economic partnership agreement talk for non-traditional export markets
Indonesia's Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, and Peru's Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar, have officially initiated negotiations for the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA).
PDIP criticizes Jokowi's mega food estate project, highlights environmental concerns and mismanagement
The mega food estate project is back in the spotlight when the PDI-P Party calls President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's food estate program a failure, and has become an environmental crime.
Foreign and outside labor role in poverty over society around nickel mines and smelter
Foreign workers make up the majority of workforce in nickel mining and smelter areas in Indonesia, bringing an illusion of welfare for Indonesia from nickel downstream projects.
Golkar, PAN, and PKB declare support for Prabowo Subianto
The Gerindra Party, Golkar Party, National Mandate Party (PAN), and National Awakening Party (PKB) have thrown their support behind Prabowo Subianto as a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
Faisal Basri criticizes nickel downstream policy, sparks response from the government on tax profits and added-value
Faisal Basri, a senior economist from the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), criticized President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo regarding the government's downstream policy, claiming that the policy only profits China.