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International seminar on water security: Defense University of Indonesia address the water crisis with advanced technologies
In response to the growing water crisis in Indonesia, Universitas Pertahanan (Defense University) in collaboration with Indonesia Business Post Media organized a Water Security Seminar - Technology for Indonesia on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Revised trade regulations on social commerce like TikTok shop expected to be completed this months
The Ministry of Trade is targeting the completion of the revision of Ministerial Regulation No. 50 of 2020 later this month. This revision will incorporate several rules related to social commerce, such as TikTok Shop.
China seeks deeper and higher-quality cooperation with Indonesia through the belt road initiative
China is willing to further align its development strategy with Indonesia, enhance the Belt and Road cooperation, and create high-standard and sustainable cooperative projects for the well-being of both nations.
Indonesia's electric vehicle motorcycle industry is regulating battery standardization
State-owned enterprise PT Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) is gearing up to commence battery standardization in collaboration with three domestic electric motorcycle manufacturers: Gesits, Alva, and Volta. This transformative initiative is expected to kick off no later than early next year.
Indonesia's OJK revises green taxonomy, considering green label for coal plants in energy transition
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) is in the process of revising Indonesia's green taxonomy, including the possibility of granting a green label to coal-fired power plants (PLTU) involved in energy transition.
Indonesia's renewable energy transition hindered by two key policies expert warns
As Indonesia strives towards its net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060, or possibly sooner, two government policies have come under scrutiny for impeding the energy transition. However, eliminating such policies could impact electricity prices in Indonesia.
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.