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Indonesia eyes leadership in global halal economy

The Indonesian government, in cooperation with the B57+ Asia Pacific Regional Chapter, is seeking to position the ...

23 Apr 2026 1:33 am
RI slams Israel over military banner at Gaza's Indonesian Hospital

Indonesia has condemned Israeli forces for installing a military propaganda banner at the ruins of the Indonesian ...

23 Apr 2026 12:56 am
BNI completes $1.65 million refund in embezzlement case

State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has completed the return of Rp28.26 billion (US$1.65 million) in funds ...

22 Apr 2026 10:05 pm
RI targets June groundbreaking for five waste-to-energy projects

The Indonesian government plans to start construction of five waste-to-energy (PSEL) power plants, with groundbreaking ...

22 Apr 2026 8:53 pm
Indonesia removes EV tax exemptions due to fiscal considerations: govt

Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza cited Indonesias fiscal conditions as a primary consideration for the ...

22 Apr 2026 8:44 pm
Four countries ask for Indonesia's urea, over 750,000 tons sought

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman revealed that four countries have requested Indonesias urea fertilizer, ...

22 Apr 2026 7:40 pm
Banking resilience strong to mitigate impact of war: BI

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo emphasized that the resilience of the national banking system remains strong ...

22 Apr 2026 7:25 pm
Indonesia in 'survival mode' amid global uncertainty: finance minister

Indonesia is in survival mode amid global uncertainty, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on ...

22 Apr 2026 6:41 pm
Govt strengthens role of 'early adopter' to boost EV market

The Industry Ministry is strengthening the role of early adopters to boost the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) ...

22 Apr 2026 6:40 pm
Japanese tourists can soon use QRIS for inbound transaction: BI

Japanese tourists will soon be able to make inbound transactions in Indonesia using QR Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS), ...

22 Apr 2026 6:30 pm
Govt prepares weather modification, water measures ahead of El Nino

The Ministry of Environment is preparing Weather Modification Operations (OMC) and peatlands water management ahead of ...

22 Apr 2026 6:09 pm
BGN calls for tighter supply chain oversight for free meal program

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has urged regional heads to tighten control over raw material supply chains to ...

22 Apr 2026 5:55 pm
Citizens without proper visa cannot perform Hajj, minister says

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf emphasized that citizens who insist on traveling to Saudi Arabia ...

22 Apr 2026 5:53 pm
Indonesia to maintain inflation rate at 2,51 percent: BI

Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Perry Warjiyo is confident that inflation in 2026 and 2027 will remain within the target ...

22 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Ministry, Jasaraharja Putera strengthen tourism risk governance

Indonesia is stepping up tourism risk governance in Labuan Bajo through a pilot project aimed at building a ...

22 Apr 2026 4:43 pm
Central Java Police foils smuggling of illegal vehicles to Timor Leste

Central Java Police have uncovered a criminal syndicate that has been smuggling thousands of illegal motor vehicles to ...

22 Apr 2026 4:40 pm
Bank Indonesia holds benchmark interest rate at 4.75 pct

Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to hold its benchmark interest rate, or BI-Rate, at 4.75 percent at its Board of Governors ...

22 Apr 2026 4:35 pm
Luhut reports steady 3-month economy outlook to Prabowo

Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), informed President Prabowo Subianto ...

22 Apr 2026 4:33 pm
Jakarta expands global city partnerships across Asia

The Jakarta provincial government expanded international partnerships with Shenzhen, Seoul, Tokyo, and Kyoto during ...

22 Apr 2026 3:22 pm
Indonesia, Singapore air forces deepen defense ties

The Indonesian Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force agreed to strengthen defense cooperation during a ...

22 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Indonesia to record 4.9 pct to 5.7 pct growth in 2026, BI estimates

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo estimates Indonesia's economic growth in 2026 will be in the range of ...

22 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
Indonesia serves as ASEAN haze control hub through ACCTHPC

Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq inaugurated the office of the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Transboundary ...

22 Apr 2026 3:13 pm
Police detail suspects in Indonesia's illegal import probe

Indonesias police on Wednesday detailed the roles of two suspects in an illegal import scheme involving mobile ...

22 Apr 2026 3:10 pm
Talks for Pertamina ship release becoming more complex: Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono said that negotiations are still ongoing regarding two Pertamina vessels that are ...

22 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
Free meals program spurs local economies with Rp60 trillion: BGN

The Indonesian government has disbursed Rp60 trillion (around US$3.5 billion) to thousands of kitchens operating under ...

22 Apr 2026 2:46 pm
Central Papua allocates Rp388 bln to build government center

The Central Papua Provincial Government has allocated a budget of Rp388 billion, or around US$22.5 million, in the 2026 ...

22 Apr 2026 2:39 pm
US warship passing Malacca Strait 'part of freedom of navigation': FM

Foreign Minister Sugiono said that a US warship passing through the Malacca Strait on April 18 was part of freedom of ...

22 Apr 2026 2:34 pm
RI Govt to delay new tax schemes until purchasing power recovers

Indonesia will refrain from introducing new taxes or raising existing rates until economic conditions and household ...

22 Apr 2026 2:23 pm
Prabowo to visit France soon to strengthen bilateral ties: Minister

Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that President Prabowo Subianto will soon undertake another state visit to France as ...

22 Apr 2026 2:16 pm
Indonesia considers US proposal for airspace overflight access: FM

Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that Indonesia is considering a US proposal on overflight access to its airspace, ...

22 Apr 2026 2:11 pm
Whoosh debt policy ready, awaiting official announcement: Minister

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed that the government has devised a definitive policy to ...

22 Apr 2026 2:06 pm
Prabowo, Putin discuss Indonesians joining cosmonaut training

President Prabowo Subianto, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin some time ago, discussed the ...

22 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
Vice President Gibran joins Mansorandak ritual in Raja Ampat debut

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka was welcomed with a Gale-Gale dance performance and took part in the ...

22 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
Indonesia's Q1 investment tops target, jobs rise

President Prabowo Subianto received a report showing Indonesias first quarter investment reached Rp498.79 ...

22 Apr 2026 1:36 pm
Police seize truck in Indonesia's illegal phone import probe

Indonesias police seized a truck of suspected evidence in an illegal mobile phone import probe in Sidoarjo, East ...

22 Apr 2026 11:33 am
A new system to track material design processes

Discovering and characterizing new materials is important for unlocking advances in fields like clean energy, ...

22 Apr 2026 11:24 am
Global Turbine Asia Advances Aerospace Growth, Capabilities and Talent Development Through Strategic Partnerships

Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd.(GTA or the Company), a Malaysian-based engine ...

22 Apr 2026 11:20 am
Demanlink Unveils Sarawak's First Telecommunications Smart Pole in Siburan and Debuts its First Built-to-Suit Tower in Bintulu

Demanlink Connexion Sdn. Bhd. (Demanlink), a Sarawak-based telecommunications infrastructure ...

22 Apr 2026 11:17 am
Seven HKTDC Lifestyle and Licensing mega events to open next week

Seven annual lifestyle and licensing mega events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) are ...

22 Apr 2026 11:13 am
Indonesia sends off 391 pilgrims in first batch for 2026 season

Indonesia officially launched its 2026 Hajj pilgrimage on Tuesday, with the first group of 391 pilgrims departing from ...

22 Apr 2026 11:07 am
Smart Lighting Expo and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), twin fairs open today

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the3rdSmart Lighting Expoand ...

22 Apr 2026 11:06 am
VP Gibran urges security push to roll out programs in Papua

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Tuesday urged the Indonesian military and police to step up coordination to ...

22 Apr 2026 10:35 am
Indonesian govtboosts training to aid flood recovery

Indonesia is ramping up vocational training to support medium- and long-term recovery after flash floods in Aceh and ...

22 Apr 2026 10:26 am
Indonesia logs US$32 bln Japan, South Korea investment pledges

President Prabowo Subianto has received investment commitments worth about Rp570 trillion (US$32.3 billion) from Japan ...

22 Apr 2026 9:13 am
Indonesia, Apple Academy expand developer training ecosystem

Indonesia is strengthening its digital ecosystem through expanded collaboration with Apple to develop talent and boost ...

22 Apr 2026 9:02 am
VP Gibran gives Kartini Day aid to Papuan mothers

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka took 100 Papuan mothers shopping in Sorong, Southwest Papua, on Tuesday, giving ...

22 Apr 2026 8:52 am
Kioxia Unveils Value-Oriented QLC-based KIOXIA EG7 Series SSDs for PC OEMs

-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced KIOXIA EG7 Series solid state drives (SSDs), the first client solution to ...

22 Apr 2026 4:10 am
Xsolla Partners With De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to Launch a Global Publishing Platform for the Next Generation of Filipino Game Developers

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...

22 Apr 2026 3:53 am
Manpower Minister asked companies not to withhold workers' diplomas

The Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia, Yassierli, asked companies or employers not to implement ...

21 Apr 2026 9:15 pm
President Prabowo calls for accelerated 100 GW solar power push

President Prabowo Subianto has called for the accelerated implementation of a 100-gigawatt (GW) solar power plant ...

21 Apr 2026 9:09 pm