#Infrastructure
Sunda Kelapa Port survives centuries of seafaring tradition
A historical port in northern Jakarta continues to operate amidst deteriorating road infrastructure and cluttered landscaping.
Telkom Indonesia, partners invest Rp1.4 trillion in AI-driven data center in Batam
State-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom Indonesia, in collaboration with SingTel and Medco Power Indonesia, has announced a Rp1.4 trillion (US$85 million) investment to build an advanced data center equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Batam over the next five years.
Kominfo seeks budget boost despite Starlink option
The Ministry of Communication and Informatic (Kominfo) has proposed a huge increase in its 2025 budget, aiming for Rp20.11 trillion (US$1.2 million), up from Rp7.72 trillion allocated by the Ministry of Finance this year.
Bali set to launch light rail transit project with completion of feasibility study
Bali is poised to introduce a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system following the completion of the feasibility study for the project. The initial phase of the LRT will feature a 6.04-kilometer track stretching from Ngurah Rai International Airport to the Sunset Road area.
Jokowi announces surge in foreign investment for IKN amid authority leadership change
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced a major boost in foreign investment for the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), following his recent visit to oversee groundbreaking projects and inaugurate key infrastructure in the country’s new capital city.
Indonesia secures Rp862 billion investment in tourism infrastructure
A number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with a total investment of Rp862 billion (US$53 million) were signed at the 2024 International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) regarding a number of tourism infrastructure projects with a number of companies.
Indonesia plans to develop LEO satellites similar to Starlink
The Indonesian government is seeking to develop low earth orbit (LEO) satellites similar to Starlink, with the initial of submitting an application for non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) slots for equatorial orbit.
Prabowo meets Founder of UAE’s Emaar Properties
Jakarta − Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir, met with Founder of Emaar Properties, a property entrepreneur of the United Arab Emirates and owner of the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar, in Jakarta on Monday, May 27, 2024.
AC Ventures: Solar energy is still at a very early stage in SE Asia
JAKARTA, May 27, 2024 − Fossil fuels continue to dominate Southeast Asia’s energy sector, controlling around 83 percent of the region’s energy mix and largely overshadowing the 14.2 percent contribution from renewables. Among these, solar energy remains underutilized. While Vietnam has made significant strides, achieving an impressive 20.5 percent share of its power from solar, Indonesia still lags substantially, with less than 1 percent.
East Ventures launches Digital Competitiveness Index 2024
East Ventures, a pioneering venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, together with Katadata Insight Center, launched on Friday, May 24, 2024, the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2024, the fifth edition since the annual report was first launched in 2020.
Bappenas reveals challenges in implementing green development in Indonesia
The National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS) revealed that there are three challenges in implementing green development in Indonesia.
Indosat to strengthen transformation towards AI Native TechCo
PT Indosat (Indosat or Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison) is ready to strengthen its transformation towards AI Native TechCo to provide more values to shareholders and deliver the best digital experience for customers.