President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (11/11) addressed several measures to tackle the impacts of climate change during the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Dialogue with Economic Leaders. “The President conveyed that the handling of climate change impacts must go hand in hand with sustainable development which combines social and economic considerations,” Deputy Minister of Foreign […]

There were two main issues raised by business actors from the APEC countries to Indonesia during the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Dialogue with Economic Leaders, Thursday (11/11/2021), Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi has said. The first issue is regarding Indonesia’s main priorities after the COVID-19 pandemic, including the completion of vaccinations and to reopen […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Friday (12/11) headed to West Nusa Tenggara Province for a working visit. The President and his entourage took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta onboard Indonesia-1 Presidential Aircraft at around 06.30 Western Indonesia time. Shortly after arriving at Zainuddin Abdul Majid International Airport (BIL) in Central Lombok sub-district, […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reiterated commitment to empower MSMEs and addressing climate change. The President made the statement in his remarks at APEC-ABAC Dialogue with Economic Leaders, Thursday (11/11). According to the President, the empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is important to accelerate recovery of an inclusive economy, provide safety net […]

The Government’s efforts to educate the communities regarding sharia finance and investment take cooperation and contribution of all elements to foster sharia economy and finance in the country, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has said. Data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in 2019 shows that Indonesia’s sharia financial literacy rate was only at 8.93 percent. […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called on the public to make use of the momentum of Indonesia’s G20 Presidency next year for the sake of national interests. The President also said that the appointment of Indonesia as the first developing country to hold the G20 Presidency is an honor for the nation. “It is an honor […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received a courtesy call from Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom Elizabeth Truss at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (11/11). During the meeting, both figures discussed the strategic economic cooperation as a follow-up to President Jokowi’s previous meeting with Prime Minister of the UK Boris Johnson. “First, the collaboration between the […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Wednesday (10/11) attended the Citra Cup 2021 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan, South Jakarta. On that occasion, the President praised Usmar Ismail and Djamaluddin Malik for spearheading the FFI event back in 1955. “As a form of my highest appreciation for culture warriors, on behalf […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for the strengthening of Indonesia-Malaysia cooperation based on principles of mutually respectful and beneficial relations. “As close neighboring countries and nations with the same root, we have to strengthen our cooperation based on principles of mutually respectful and beneficial relations,” President Jokowi said during joint press statement with Malaysian […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Wednesday (10/11), received courtesy call from Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yakoob, at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java. Upon arrival at the Palace, PM Dato’ Sri Ismail was welcomed by marching band, cavalry, and personnel of Presidential Security Details (Paspampres). President Jokowi warmly welcomed the arrival of […]