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West Java’s strategic projects target South Korean and Japanese investors
The West Java Provincial Government offers six strategic projects to 100 investors from South Korea and Japan at an Investment Roadshow, part of the Road to West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) series, held in Jakarta on Tuesday (12/6).
Syahrul Yasin Limpo the Minister of Agriculture becomes suspect of KPK
Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo was called by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to be questioned concerning information gathered from various resources regarding allegations of corruption at the Ministry of Agriculture.
Megawati Soekarnoputri urges nuclear development and follow North Korea
Megawati Soekarnoputri, the Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), asserted that Indonesia should follow North Korea's lead in developing nuclear capabilities. The statement has inevitably sparked intense discussions,
National data center to be completed on October 2024, Minister says
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics targeted to complete the construction of the national data center to be completed and inaugurated on October 2024.
Controversy surrounds Defense Minister Prabowo’s peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The recent peace proposal put forth by Indonesia's Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, regarding the resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has sparked intense debate and controversy.
Deforestation declines yet concerns remains over impacts
Indonesia has made significant progress in reducing deforestation rates, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup). The figures suggest a positive trend in combating deforestation, although challenges persist in certain sectors that contribute to forest loss.
Boeing and AirNav partner to boost Indonesia's aviation sector
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced on Monday (12/6) that the company has signed an agreement with Indonesian state-owned air navigation firm AirNav, to explore initiatives to further enhance the safety and efficiency of Indonesia's national air traffic management system.
Ministers race to finish sand export implementing regulation
Several of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ministers are racing to complete the implementing regulation for the recently permitted sand export. One of the main focus of the regulation is the rendering of sand export license.
Jokowi, Lula da Silva, and Tshisekedi unite for tropical forest and critical mineral cooperation
Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil will be meeting with Félix Tshisekedi, the President of Congo in Kinshasa, Congo in August 2023 to spearhead the Global South Cooperation plan on tropical forest industry and processing of critical minerals.
EU Deforestation Law will affect logistics, Minister Airlangga says
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, stated that the recently enacted European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) will affect the performance of Indonesian logistic sector.
Bauxite export ban to enter into effect after June 10, 2023
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources will proceed with firmly banning export of bauxite ore after June 10, 2023. The ban is in accordance with provisions regulated in law No. 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining.
Former employees of the Ministry of Finance implicated in suspicious transactions
In a startling revelation, the Chairman of Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Firli Bahuri, announced that his agency has received 33 reports on suspicious transactions within the Ministry of Finance.