President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) accompanied by First Lady Hj Iriana Joko Widodo, Thursday (8/4) morning, headed to Bali and West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) for a working visit until Saturday (11/4). Jokowi President and his entourage headed to Bali by the Presidency of the Republic of Indonesia’s plane took off from Halim Air Base at around […]

A total of 46 Japanese businessmen who are members of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren led by Chairman Sakakibara met President Joko Widodo, at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (8/4) afternoon. Indonesian Ambassador to Japan Yusron Ihza Mahendra expressed that this meeting is a follow up of the meeting between President Jokowi with the […]

Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said, based on the evaluation of the work since October 2014 until March 2015, has been an increase in planted area of 700 thousand hectares, which is expected to increase production to 3 million tons. In addition, the government also will build food estate, and the future for the downstream area […]

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited the headquarters of PT (Persero) State Electricity Company (PLN), on Jl. Trunojoyo, Jakarta, Tuesday (7/4) noon. On this occasion, President Jokowi met the officials of PLN, ranging from CEO Sofyan Bashir to the Heads of Division, and giving spirit to achieve the procurement target of 35 thousand megawatts, which should […]

After visiting the headquarters of PT. PLN (Persero), President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and entourage suddenly visited the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI), in Sudirman, Jakarta. The arrival of President Jokowi not in vain because trading on the Stock Exchange on Tuesday (7/4) noted the highest Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG), to the 5520 points. IHSG climbed […]

Slavery case that occurred in the Aru Islands, Maluku, or more commonly known as Benjina case gets the attention of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in the meeting which addressed the issue of illegal fishing, in the office of President, Jakarta, Tuesday (7/4). “On the issue of illegal fishing related with Benjina, this is not only […]

Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi, said that the evacuation of 220 citizens from Yemen conducted in two phases, has been underway quickly, safely and efficiently. Foreign Minister continues to urge Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Yemen to select the evacuation option return to the homeland for the safety of himself and family. “When the evacuation option […]

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) provide a compelling message to young entrepreneurs who are members of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (Hipmi) in the face of the strengthening of the US dollar against the rupiah, or in facing the ASEAN Economic Community (MEA) by the end of 2015. Related with the dollar, President Jokowi expressed optimism […]

Oil entrepreneur who is also Chair of Medco Group, Arifin Panigoro, met President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday (6/4) morning. However, the meeting was not to discuss the issue of oil, but related on agriculture. According to Arifin, President Jokowi gives positive response to the mechanization of agriculture with modern rice […]