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Airlangga Hartarto questioned as witness in alleged corruption case involving 3 palm oil companies
Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for the Economy was questioned by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) as a witness in a case of alleged corruption related to the granting of permits for crude palm oil (CPO) export by 3 CPO companies.
Laborers demand 15% wage increase in 2024, employers expressed reluctance
President of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) Said Iqbal has requested the government to increase the provincial minimum wage and the district/city minimum wage by 15 percent in 2024.
Ministry of Finance adjust export duty for mineral concentrates, impose higher tariffs
The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) has officially released new regulations regarding export duties for mining exporters. This is stipulated in the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) No. 71 of 2023.
Challenges remains for carbon exchange implementation in September, calling for a stronger regulation and supervision
The implementation of the carbon exchange in September 2023 will experience a number of challenges that must be corrected in terms of regulation and supervision.
Jokowi carries out reshuffle close to his end of term, appoints Rosan Roeslani as deputy minister of state-owned enterprises
President Jokowi has carried out a reshuffle of his Indonesia Maju Cabinet as his term approaches its end in 2024.
New Communication Minister appointed by Jokowi and come face to face with cybersecurity issues
Budi Arie Setiadi was sworn in on July 17, 2023 as the new Minister of Communication (Menkominfo) to replace Johnny Plate who was entangled in the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) case in May 2023, with a heavy burden to address national cyber security.
Indonesia and Turkey strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including aviation and defense
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and Turkey met and discussed cooperation between the two countries, including bilateral strategic agreements.
Indonesian Government takes action to boost revenue and combat obesity with excise tax on sweetened beverages
The government plans to impose an excise tax on sweetened beverages and plastics due to the increasing number of diabetes cases and tax shortfall.
Indonesia's Health Bill passed, prompting controversy over 9 disputed articles
The recent enactment of the Health Draft Bill into a law by the House of Representatives on July 11, 2023, had resulted in numerous rejections from various elements. The new Health Law is believed to contain problematic clauses.
Indonesia's become member to the Nice Agreement, expands opportunities for traditional trademarks on the global stage
The Indonesian government signed the accession to the Nice Agreement about International Classification of Goods and Services, which will open up opportunities to register Indonesian brands on the international stage.
National Cyber and Encryption Agency reveals millions of suspicious activities in Indonesia's internet
The National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN) stated that during the period of January 2023 to July 2023, there has been more than 204 million suspicious internet activities within Indonesia's network.
Economist argues that ban on gas exports may trigger retaliatory actions
The plan of Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, to continue the downstreaming policy by halting the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is considered high-risk for the country's exports. This is because Indonesia could be perceived as engaging in trade protectionism, leading to retaliatory actions from its trading partners.