President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said that digital connectivity, which will connect all corners of the archipelago, must uphold the sovereignty of the nation. “The Government has worked hard to build our national connectivity. The digital connectivity must stick to the nation’s sovereignty in the midst of today’s globalization and hyper-competition,” the President said during […]

Minister of Communications and Informatics Johnny G. Plate said that the Strategic Digital Connectivity Program serves as an accelerator of transformation and it plays a catalytic role in national economic recovery (PEN). “These programs are not only a prerequisite for digital transformation but also an accelerator of transformation and a catalyst that supports national economic […]

The Indonesian Government is ready to fight for and make efforts of defense against the lawsuit of the European Union (EU) about raw materials (DS 592) policy dispute. It is a response to the EU’s measure that officially, for the second time, requested the formation of a DS 592 dispute panel at the regular meeting […]

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin on Friday (26/02) has inspected the implementation of the first mass COVID-19 vaccination program for athletes, coaches, and sports support staff at Istora Senayan, South Jakarta. According to Ma’ruf, athletes are among those who receive priority in the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccination became important since there are some […]

The Government has renewed commitment to realize national connectivity by developing both physical connectivity and digital connectivity throughout Indonesia. According to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, the development of digital connectivity is aimed not only for economic interests but also for strengthening unity and integrity of Indonesia as a great nation. “The Government has been working […]

Indonesia has reported US$1.96 billion trade surplus in January this year, the highest monthly surplus since January 2014. “Indonesia’s foreign trade balance continues the monthly surplus trend that has been reported since May last year. In January 2021, the trade balance recorded a surplus of US$1.96 billion,” Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi said, Friday (26/02). […]

Digital transformation must aim to push Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to expand its market, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “We are eying expansion of digital transformation for millions of MSMEs in Indonesia. Digital transformation will pave the way for the MSMEs to enter digital marketplace and to become part of national and […]

Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung Thursday (25/02) inaugurated Fadlansyah Lubis as Vice Cabinet Secretary and Ratih Nurdiati as Functional Official of Translator of Expert Level. Fadlansyah’s inauguration is based on Presidential Decree Number 25/TPA of 2021 on Dismissal from and Appointment to Senior Leadership Position in the Cabinet Secretariat. “To appoint Dr. Fadlansyah Lubis, S.H., LL.M. […]

Ministry of Education and Culture announced Thursday (25/02) a policy regarding the distribution scheme for the 2021 School Operational Assistance (BOS) and the Physical Special Allocation Funds (DAK). This policy is a continuation of last year’s Merdeka Belajar episode 3 supported by Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Home Affairs aimed at improving the quality […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (25/02/2021) stated that Indonesia has passed its most difficult time due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has occurred for one year. Therefore, the President expressed optimism that 2021 is the year for the country to rebound. The President made the statement in his keynote speech at the 2021 CNBC […]