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Vietnamese fishing vessels spotted in North Natuna Sea, violating EEZ agreement
Vietnamese vessels had been spotted conducting illegal fishing in the waters of the North Natuna Sea despite the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) demarcation with Indonesia, as reported by a maritime think-tank.
Jokowi and Scholz forge ahead with a joint committee on investment, digitization, and IEU-CEPA
President Joko Widodo and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Germany to agree on Government to Government (G2G) cooperation regarding the Joint Declaration of Intent on Joint Economic and Investment Committee.
Separatist group killed 1, injured 4 soldiers in Papua , Indonesian military chief says
One Indonesian military (TNI ) personnel was reportedly killed , four were injured and four others are still missing after an armed separatist group ambushed a military patrol in Nduga regency, Papua. Indonesian military chief Admiral Yudho Margono said that around 36 of Indonesian soldiers were searching for Susi Air pilot ,New Zealander Philip Mehrthens when they were ambushed by the group.
Germany pushes for Indonesia-EU to reach trade deal soon
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised to push for a trade deal between the European Union and Indonesia as part of efforts to be less reliant on raw materials from China.
Papua armed separatist group killed Indonesian military personnel
An intelligence report confirmed by Indonesia's intelligence officer said that on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 16:30 hours local time, an armed separatists group attacked a military post guarded by 36 Indonesian militaries (TNI) personnel.
Chinese group of companies invest in petrochemical complex in North Kalimantan
East China-based Tongkun Group and Xinfengming Group are seeking Beijing's approval to construct a US$10 billion refinery and petrochemical complex in North Kalimantan Province in Indonesia.
Firli Bahuri, chairman of KPK alleged corruption, and leaks reports received by Metro Jaya Regional Police
The Metro Jaya Regional Police received a total of 6 reports related to the Chief of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri. Two of the reports were filed by anti-corruption organization.
IBC has signed agreements with CBL and LG to develop EVs battery.
Chief Executive Officer of PT Industri Baterai Indonesia Toto Nugroho said that the company needs high cost to finance the development of electric vehicle battery .
China demands Indonesian state budget guarantee on high-speed train raises debt trap concerns
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, revealed that the China Development Bank (CDB) has asked for guarantees through the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) to provide loans for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train (KCJB) project.
KPK suspects IDR 14.5 billion corruption in railway project
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspected a corruption had occurred in railway repairs project amounting up to IDR 14.5 billion (US$ 971,337). The investigation on the suspects are still ongoing.
Anti corruption activists reported KPK chief on violation of ethic and law
Former commissioner of Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Saut Situmorang and several former KPK employees reported Firli Bahuri, chairman of KPK to the KPK's Supervisory Council for ethics violation.
Bulog signs rice import contracts with 4 countries
President Director of Indonesian national logistics company Perum Bulog Budi Waseso, revealed that Bulog had entered into contracts with several countries to import 500,000 tons of rice.