The Government has made significant progress with Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), IEU-Eurasia, and Indonesia-Bangladesh trade agreements, according to Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan. “We had a meeting about IEU-CEPA, IEU-Eurasia and the trade agreement with Bangladesh,” the Minister said after attending the Internal Meeting to Accelerate Completion of IEU-CEPA Negotiation, at the […]

The national economy is facing a long trend with downside risks due to geopolitical issues, including tensions in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the United States-China trade feud which led to stronger US dollar and high interest rates in developed countries that impacted the depreciation of many currencies, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs […]

In the 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking by the Institute for Management Development (IMD), Indonesia ranked 27th, jumping from 34th in the previous year. Following this, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (06/24) during the Plenary Cabinet Meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta expressed his excitement over the rise in Indonesia’s competitiveness ranking amid uncertain global […]

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan announced that the issuance of event permits will be expedited. It means there will be no permits issued just one day before the event is held. He made the statement at the Launch of Digitalization of Event Organizing Licensing Services, at The Tribrata Hotel and […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (06/24) at The Tribrata Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, inaugurated the Launch of Digitalization of Event Organizing Licensing Services. In his remarks, the President emphasized the need to simplify the licensing process to support large events in Indonesia. According to the President, Indonesia’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) rose from 32nd […]

Cabinet Secretariat received an award from the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) for its contribution to developing the broadcasting industry in Indonesia. The award was presented by Chairperson of Central KPI Ubaidillah to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Purnomo Sucipto who represented Cabinet Secretariat. The awarding ceremony was held at Nusantara Hall […]

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has ordered the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) to follow up on public input for broadcasting programs that deviate from cultural and religious values. The VP made the statement in his opening remarks at the 2024 National Coordination Meeting of the KPI and the 91st commemoration of the National Broadcasting Day, adopting […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Monday (06/17) performed Eid al-Adha prayer at Simpang Lima square in Central Java provincial capital of Semarang. The post-prayer sermon was delivered by Chairperson of the General Election Commission Hasyim Asy’ari. According to Hasyim, Eid al-Adha reminds Moslems of the story of Prophet Abraham, who received an order from Allah to […]

“In the solemn occasion of Eid al-Adha, let’s use this momentum to enhance our compassion, love, and care to our brothers and sisters in need,” the Cabinet Secretary said in his statement on Monday (17/06). Cabinet Secretary said that Eid al-Adha is not only about sacrifice, but also a reflection for humans to help and […]