Indonesia, Netherlands explore green investment cooperation
Jakarta, 1 November 2023 – Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi discussed cooperation in a number of sectors, including green investment, with Dutch Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot during a bilateral meeting here on Tuesday. In a joint press conference after the meeting, Marsudi said that the…
Indonesia conducts first commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel
Jakarta, 30 October 2023 – Indonesia on Friday flew its first commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel, as the world’s biggest producer of the commodity pushes for wider use of biofuels to cut fuel imports. Operated by flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, the Boeing 737-800NG…
Digital economy in Indonesia booming: Minister Uno
Jakarta, 30 October 2023 – Indonesia is experiencing a digital economy boom, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said at the Asian Creative and Digital Economy Youth Summit (ACE-YS 2023), here on Sunday. “We are probably an Asian tiger that is growing rapidly in…
Indonesia, Singapore discuss 6 digital transformation issues: official
Jakarta, 27 October 2023 – The Indonesian and Singaporean governments have discussed six issues related to digital transformation as part of a series of information exchanges between the two countries. Secretary general of the Ministry of Communication and Information Mira Tayyiba said that the issue of…
Indonesia Carbon Exchange Outpaces That of Malaysia, Japan
Jakarta, 26 October 2023 – Since its inauguration by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on September 26, the Indonesia Carbon Exchange (IDX Carbon) has surpassed the performance of similar exchanges in Malaysia and Japan. The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has introduced the latest developments in the…
IA-CEPA Increases RI-Australia Trade by Up to 85%
Jakarta, 25 October 2023 – The trend of trade cooperation between Indonesia and Australia continues to increase following the implementation of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), which was agreed upon in 2019. As conveyed by the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Siswo Pramono at…
Jakarta’s Plan on Online Shops, Ojek Tax Implementation Awaits Central Govt’s Approval
Jakarta, 25 October 2023 – The provincial government of Jakarta is expressing its plan to tax online shops and online ojek. However, as stated by the Head of Jakarta Local Revenue Office Lusiana Herawati, the capital city still awaited a clear regulation on online shops and online ojek to be released…
Indonesia president says rupiah’s drop still ‘safe’, flags tax incentives
Jakarta, 24 October 2023 – Indonesia President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday the rupiah’s recent depreciation rate against the dollar was still “safe” for Southeast Asia’s largest economy and its inflation targets and that his government was drafting tax incentives to boost growth. Speaking at…
Indonesia Helps Vanuatu Fix Cyclone-Hit Airport
Jakarta, 24 October 2023 – Indonesia sent 20 tons of building materials over the weekend to help Vanuatu fix its cyclone-hit Port Vila International Airport. The Judy and Kevin cyclones swept through Vanuatu in early March. Following the disaster, Indonesia announced it would provide humanitarian…
Indonesia’s Economy Stays On Track, BI Governor Says
Jakarta, 23 October 2023 – Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo estimated that Indonesia’s economic growth will stay on track and resistant to international propagation. During the third quarter of 2023, the economic growth was supported by private consumption, including the youths. “In line with the increase…