#International
ILO launches Promise II Impact program to support Indonesia's SMEs
The International Labor Organization (ILO) launched the "Promise II Impact" second stage program to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access financial services through entrepreneurship.
Indonesia, Namibia discuss collaboration in vocational education
The Indonesian Ambassador for Namibia Wisnu Edi Pratignyo led a virtual meeting with Namibia's Executive Director at the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Alfred van Kent and Director of Planning and Policy Tuanda Keeja on March 2, 2023, to discuss the potential collaboration in vocational education between Indonesia and Namibia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poland, Indonesia explore new opportunities in agrifood products
The Embassy of Poland and the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture have discussed on the opportunity to add apples and beef to their list of agrifood exports. There is a significant potential increase in the bilateral trade between the two countries, particularly in the agrifood industry.
Indonesia, WRI join forces to achieve FOLU Net Sink 2030 targets
Indonesia's Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research non-profit organization, have teamed up on February 17, 2023, to achieve the objectives of the FOLU (Forestry and Other Land Uses) Net Sink 2030. These objectives include decreasing emissions from the forestry and other land use industry and increasing carbon absorption, Antara news agency reported.