Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi expressed, there is the possibility of 16 Indonesian citizens (WNI) who was arrested by the Turkish government as it will cross into Syria to join premises radical Islamic movement, Islamic State on the Iraqi and Syrian (ISIS) will be deported to Indonesia. “Indeed, from the Turkish side that one […]
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reiterated the government’s commitment that no longer imports the rice, although there was shortage of supply. Therefore, the President asked the farmers to increase national rice production. “I am very happy. Because, the direct harvest we were so optimistic. Sure, increased of rice production, “said President Jokowi, in a speech at […]
Depreciation of the rupiah against the US dollar is not due to incorrect in the Indonesian economic management, but because of the strengthening US dollar globally, “Diop said at the launch of the quarterly report of the Indonesian economy, in Jakarta, Wednesday (18/3) morning. Bank Indonesia middle rate notes, the rupiah continued to strengthen since […]
The Administration of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK) affirming a commitment to build approximately 42,000 megawatts (MW), equivalent to 42 gigawatts of electricity generation infrastructure throughout the country, within the next 5 years (2015-2019) . This commitment edified in a limited meeting chaired by the President Jokowi, in the office […]
In Economic Policy Package announced by the Coordinating Minister for Economy Sofyan Jalil, in the office of President, Jakarta, Monday (16/3) mentioned that the government provides short-stay visa-free for tourists to the 30 new countries. Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya said the 30 new countries whose their citizens obtain short-stay visa-free facility are: 1. China; […]
One of the policy package that announced by the government related to strengthening rupiah exchange rate is the provision of tax incentives, also known as tax allowances. Minister of Finance Bambang Brodjonegoro explained, the government issued the new regulation regarding tax allowance, with criteria are made more flexible; not tight and not too detailed as […]
In connection with the Libyan security conditions at this time that still volatile and ongoing civil war, then to avoid the things that not desirable for the safety of Indonesian citizen (WNI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a travel warning to all Indonesian citizens (WNI) not to travel to countries in the northern region of […]
Following up the direction of the President to accelerate (simplify) of licensing, and the obligations for local governments possess the One Stop Services (PTSP) in order to simplify of licensing, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in cooperation with relevant ministries perform a series of licensing socialization. On February 26, 2015 the BKPM in collaboration with […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to establish communication with the Government of Turkey-related the loss of 16 Indonesian citizens (WNI) who are traveling to that country, and they allegedly joined the radical Islamic group, Islamic State on the Iraqi and Syrian (ISIS). “Well, before we set out to here, we also had to communicate intensively […]
Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), Agus DW Martowardojo admit, that money market conditions, including rupiah exchange rate, is currently gain of the external pressure, ie normalization policy of the United States (US), and improving the country’s economy. However, compared with other countries, depreciation or weak exchange rate is still lower than other countries. According to […]
