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President meets Russia’s Sistema to explore cooperation in health, education, technology
President Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with top executives of Russia’s conglomerate Sistema Group at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, November 20, 2025, discussing potential collaboration in healthcare, education, hospitality, and the development of electric passenger ships.
Indonesia begins construction of two Scorpène submarines
Indonesia has officially launched the construction of two Scorpène Evolved submarines, to be built by State-owned shipping industry PT PAL Indonesia in Surabaya, East Java, marking a significant progress in the country’s quest for defense self-reliance and technological sovereignty.
PIS monitors geopolitical risks, eyes maritime revitalization with PT PAL
The shipping arm of state-owned oil and gas giant, Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), is closely monitoring developments in critical maritime routes while preparing contingency strategies to ensure continued energy security.
Tugboats, barges bearing “JKW” and “Iriana” no links to Jokowi family found
A recent wave of viral videos featuring tugboats and barges allegedly transporting nickel ore has stirred controversy on social media due to their distinct names, JKW Mahakam and Dewi Iriana, which bear a striking resemblance to the names of Indonesia’s 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana.
Freeport Indonesia smelter progress reaches 27%
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has achieved 27% progress in developing its copper smelter in Gresik, East Java, as of March 2022. The smelter is Freeport's second smelter in Gresik following the government's requirement of special mining permit (IUPK) to enable the company operate in Indonesia until 2041.
Wintermar to purchase five second-hand vessels by 2022
Indonesian publicly listed shipping company Wintermar Offshore Marine Tbk allocated US$12.5 million for capital expenditures (Capex) in 2021-2022 to purchase five vessels.