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Indonesia asked to overhaul negotiation strategy amid tariff dispute with U.S.
Indonesia must abandon its outdated and fragmented approach to international trade negotiations if it hopes to secure significant tariff reductions from the United States, according to Achmad Nur Hidayat, an economist and public policy expert at the National Development Veteran University Jakarta.
Danantara asked to prioritize real sector, strategic industries to boost economy
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund BPI Danantara is suggested to focus on long-term, real sector investments to maximize its contribution to national economic growth as the fund's strength lies not only in the volume of capital raised, but also in how strategically that capital is deployed.
Danantara to consolidate 889 SOEs under one command to accelerate nat’l growth
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Indonesia’s sovereign investment agency BPI Danantara, Pandu Sjahrir, has revealed the agency’s plan to consolidate 889 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) into a streamlined structure under a single command aimed at reducing the current number of SOEs to around 200, simultaneously allowing for tighter coordination and stronger national synergy.
Indonesia-U.S. agree to intensify reciprocal tariff talks ahead of August 1 deadline
Indonesia and the United States have agreed to intensify negotiations over reciprocal tariffs in the coming three weeks, following a high-level meeting between Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, along with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer.
Chandra Daya's IPO oversubscribed 400 times, draws over Rp30T in investor funds
The initial public offering (IPO) of PT Chandra Daya Investasi (CDIA) has drawn overwhelming investor interest, with subscriptions oversubscribed more than 400 times, securing over Rp30 trillion (US$1.8 billion) in incoming funds − far exceeding the company's initial target of Rp2.37 trillion.
UK-RI celebrate milestones in clean energy partnership, lay groundwork for 'Mentari 2'
The United Kingdom and Indonesia have marked the completion of the five-year Mentari clean energy program with a strong commitment to deepen their collaboration on a just and inclusive energy transition.
Indonesia-Saudi sign US$27 B deals, boost defense, energy, investment ties
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced the signing of US$27 billion in investment agreements across clean energy, petrochemicals, and aviation fuel services, as part of efforts to elevate their bilateral ties into a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Government asked to tighten investment standards for critical minerals
In light of recent environmental damage in Raja Ampat, experts have called on the government to tighten standards for critical mineral investments, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) enforcement in both mining and downstream sectors.
Indonesia's power transition in critical turning point amid new RUPTL rollout
The recent release of 2025 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) is a vital milestone in the nation’s energy transition, but serious implementation gaps and misalignments with climate commitments remain, according to Dody Setiawan, Senior Climate and Energy Analyst at EMBER.
Govt sets up investment desk in Batam to accelerate investment realization
In an effort to accelerate investment realization and boost economic growth, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has established an Investment Desk in Batam’s Free Trade and Port Zone (KPBPB).
Danantara-PGE to sign strategic agreements for 3 GW geothermal expansion
Indonesia’s state investment management authority BPI Danantara is preparing to sign a Head of Agreement (HoA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) State energy company PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) to accelerate the development of key national projects, with a focus on expanding geothermal energy capacity up to 3 gigawatts (GW).
Danantara injects US$405 million into Garuda Indonesia
State-owned investment management agency Daya Anagata Nusantara (BPI Danantara), through its subsidiary PT Danantara Asset Management, has extended a US$405 million (Rp6.65 trillion) shareholder loan to national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, aimed at accelerating the airline's long-term transformation and performance recovery strategy.