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Government to subsidize electric motorcycles to boost conversion of new energy
Starting on March 20, 2023, the government will provide subsidies for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), particularly electric motorcycles, to help spur the new energy automotive industry development. The subsidy is the government's first step to allowing price affordability and people's purchasing power to buy BEVs.
JBIC funds Indonesia's proving ground for IDR 889 billion
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the Indonesia International Automotive Proving Ground (IIAPG) Consortium approved a IDR 889 billion (US$ 57.87 million) loan agreement in Tokyo on March 1, 2023.
Organized groups behind court ruling to delay elections, CSIS says
Indonesia's leading think tank, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), alleged that organized groups were behind the Central Jakarta District Court ruling that ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to postpone the elections until 2025.
Indonesia, Singapore join hands to advance digital economy partnership
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto and Singapore's Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean met in Jakarta on March 1, 2023, to discuss ways to strengthen digital economic cooperation between the two countries.
District Court rules elections delayed until 2025 amidst Jokowi's supporters awaiting MK's ruling
The Central Jakarta District Court ordered the General Elections Commission (KPU) to postpone the polls until 2025, ruling in favor of the Prima Party, which filed the lawsuit on December 8, 2022. The verdict came a day after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's supporters raised concern over the Constitutional Court (MK) ruling on the 2024 General Elections voting system that might pave a way for a proposal to delay the polls.
Indonesia, Western Australia join forces to boost EV industry
The Western Australian Government Deputy Premier Roger Cook and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Chairman Arsjad Rasjid signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Perth, Australia, on February 21, 2023.
Government should provide favorable climate to attract tin downstream investors
To attract investors in the tin downstream industry, Indonesia must guarantee competitive investment costs, affordable gas prices, low logistic costs and infrastructure availability. President Director of state-owned tin mining company PT Timah Tbk., Achmad Ardianto, said investors in the tin downstream industry would seek a location with reasonable capital or minimal investment costs.
Political cyberattacks loom ahead of 2024 elections
As Indonesia approaches the 2024 General Elections and competes for the support of tech-savvy voters, digital freedom of expression is expected to suffer further, according to a recent study by the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFEnet).
Government's negotiation with Tesla, BYD shows positive development
The government's efforts to attract investors in electric vehicles (EVs) to invest in the country have shown a positive sign so far. Deputy Minister for Investment and Mining Coordinator at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment Septian Hario Seto said the negotiation between the government and the US company Tesla was still ongoing.
Indonesia, China strengthen partnership through 4th JCBC
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with his Indonesian counterpart Retno LP Marsudi in Jakarta on February 22, 2023, for the 4th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) and discussed on various topics, particularly on trade and investment as well as the South China Sea.
Indonesia defense system modernization not a threat to region, Deputy Minister says
Deputy Defense Minister Lt. Gen.(Retired) Muhammad Herindra stated that the modernization of Indonesia's defense and security equipment is necessary to protect the state's sovereignty and not to attack other countries.
Indonesia boosts air cargo collaboration with Sudan
Southeast Asia logistics company Asia Cargo Network (ACN) Group and the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, have explored the opportunities for collaboration in air cargo.