#International
Indonesia invites Vietnam for collaboration in green industry, EV
Indonesia's Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, has invited Vietnam to collaborate in various areas, including green industry, food security, research and development, human resources in the industrial sector, and electric vehicles. The invitation was extended during his meeting with Vietnam's Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, in Hanoi, on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
IPC Terminal Petikemas launches direct shipping route to Russia
In an effort to enhance maritime connectivity and trade relations with overseas customers, PT IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK) recently launched a novel direct shipping route to Russia.
Indonesia increases investments in 3 int’l financial institutions
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has allocated an additional investment of IDR 1.90 trillion (IDR 122 million) to three international financial institutions − the Islamic Development Bank, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the International Development Association − this year.
Jokowi and Bongbong Marcos discuss border cooperation, trade enhancement
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo held a bilateral meeting with Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, commonly known as Bongbong Marcos, at Malacañang Palace in Manila on January 10, 2024.
Sandiaga lures Ayana Holding to invest in RI’s tourism, creative economy
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, recently went on a overseas roadshow to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer investment opportunities in Indonesia's tourism and creative economy sectors.
China asked to improve investment governance in Indonesian smelter industry
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita says he has urged the Chinese government to assess and enhance the governance of Chinese smelter industries in Indonesia. Agus conveyed the issue during a meeting with the Chinese Minister of Industry, who recently visited the Indonesian Ministry of Industry.
Pertamina Patra Niaga supplies marine fuel to cruise ships in Bali
Pertamina Patra Niaga, Subholding Commercial and Trading of PT Pertamina, has initiated the refueling of environmentally friendly fuel for cruise ships docking at Benoa Port in Bali on Monday. One of the recipients of this eco-friendly fuel is the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.
Retno: Indonesia continues to fight for peace in Gaza
Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi promises that she will bring the Palestine issue to United Nation's Human Right Council as Indonesia has been elected
Hong Kong delegation set to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia
A delegation led by Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is set to visit Jakarta from July 25 to 27, 2023. The visit aims to strengthen economic relations between Hong Kong and Indonesia and explore business cooperation opportunities between the two regions.
Indonesia and Australia forge climate and energy partnership for a green transition
Australia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Penny Williams, announced a collaborative climate partnership between Australia and Indonesia. Focused on energy transition for faster achievement of net-zero emissions, the partnership aims to attract investments in climate and clean energy.
Bank Indonesia and Bank of Korea signed MoU on Local Currency Transactions (LCT) to reduce dependence on US Dollar
Bank Indonesia and Bank of Korea agreed to implement the use of local currency in financial and economic transactions or Local Currency Transactions (LCT) starting next year.
Indonesia secures climate collaborations at COP28, inking milestone agreements
Indonesia has marked its presence at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, by entering into several groundbreaking agreements focused on emissions reduction.