#Infrastructure
RI accelerates push toward EV, but deals with price and infrastructure hurdles
As part of its ambitious goal to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060 − or sooner − Indonesia is intensifying efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 29 percent by 2030, mainly through electrification of transportation, supported by government incentives to boost the popularity of environmentally friendly vehicles.
Minister secures Rp400 billion to build, renovate homes for 3 million housing program
Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait has received private sector social responsibility (CSR) funds of around Rp400 billion (US$24 million) that will be used to build 1,750 new houses and renovate 3,500 houses under the government’s 3 million housing program.
Indonesia-Qatar launch US$2 billion join investment fund to boost key sectors
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara), Pandu Sjahrir, has revealed of Qatar and Danantara's investment plan worth US$2 billion (Rp33.4 trillion).
Indonesia's giant sea wall project scrutined over costs, clarity of project
The Indonesia Water Institute (IWI) has criticized the “Giant Sea Wall” project regarding the project's objectives and construction costs, asking the Giant Sea Wall Task Force (Satgas) to explain the definition of the project.
Prabowo assigns AHY to lead new authority body for “Giant Sea Wall” development
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) to set up an authority body related to the construction of the “Giant Sea Wall” along Java coastal regions.
Indonesia-China strengthen digital ties, eye AI innovation hub in ASEAN
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is reviewing cooperation in building a joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in ASEAN along with China, considered to be the largest in terms of cooperation in developing digital infrastructure.
President inaugurates Batang Industropolis KEK, targeting US$45.6 billion investment
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Industropolis Special Economic Zone (KEK) − a transformation of the Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KITB) − in Batang, Central Java on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Indonesia's national data center in Cikarang set to open by April 2025
Minister of Communication and Digital Application Meutya V. Hafid has revealed that the government is targeting the construction of a permanent National Data Center (PDN) in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java, which will be operational starting April 2025.
Prabowo unveils US$30 billion investment to create 8 new million jobs
President Prabowo Subianto has announced the government's massive investment plan that includes 30 strategic projects in various sectors targeted at creating around 8 million new jobs for Indonesians.
I Squared Capital, Macquarie vie for US$1 B stake in Indosat's fiber optic business
I Squared Capital and Macquarie, a global asset manager, are said to be competing to acquire a stake in the fiber optic business of PT Indosat (ISAT) or Indosat Ooredoo Hutchinson (IOH), which is estimated to be worth up to US$1 billion (Rp16.43 trillion).
President Prabowo plans to build island prison for corruptors
President Prabowo Subianto has revealed his intention to build a prison for corruptors, which will be built on an isolated island.
Indonesia eyes urban cable car network, investors show strong interest
Minister of Transportation, Dudy Purwagandhi, reveals that the government has received offers and designs for the construction of a cable car for domestic transportation.