In a bid to speed up economic recovery and boost people’s purchasing power, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo ordered ministries to conduct labor-intensive programs on a large scale. According to the President, the projects through the labor-intensive programs will not only improve infrastructures and services to the people but also generate income for the people so […]

With a population of 270 million people, Indonesia has a huge domestic market and a huge purchasing power, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The President made the statement on Friday (05/03) during the 17th National Work Meeting of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) at Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java province. “We have […]

The pandemic has brought impacts on and posed challenges to all Indonesian people, including businesspersons, according to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. However, the President expressed optimism that young entrepreneurs in the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) can make the most of the situation. “I am confident that HIPMI members can turn challenges into opportunities, turn […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (4/3) inaugurated the new campus of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University (Untirta), in Sindangsari, Serang, Banten Province. “I am delighted to inaugurate the new campus of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University. The new campus is more than new buildings, it is also reflected new spirit in improving higher education in Banten […]

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs has issued Decree Number 44 of 2021 on the National Committee for Governance Policy (KNKG). The Decree aims to renew the mandate of the National Committee for Governance Policy (KNKG) to strengthen governance in the public and corporate sectors. “The KNKG term has expired on 31 December 2019, so it […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that currently the Government is working hard to address the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic. Therefore, the trade policies developed should have a significant impact on the national economic recovery (PEN). “I urge trade policies formulated to make a great contribution to the strategic agenda of our national economic recovery. We […]

President Joko “Joko” Widodo has urged regional governments to accelerate and intensify COVID-19 vaccination in their respective regions in order to quickly achieve herd immunity. According to the President, accelerating the vaccination is one of keys to controlling the rate of COVID-19 transmission and tackling the pandemic; thus , vaccination will be rolled out to […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered Ministry of Trade to establish right policies and strategies to develop domestic product market through “Proud of Made in Indonesian Product” National Movement. According to the President, shopping centers, malls in capital Jakarta and in the regions must be encouraged to provide space for Indonesian products, especially MSMEs. “Do […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (4/3) conducted a working visit to Serang, Banten Province. The President and his entourage, including Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko, departed from the National Monument (Monas) Helipad, Jakarta, on an Air Force’s helicopter at 12.50 Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Upon the arrival at Boru Village, Serang Regency, the President […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Thursday (4/3) inaugurated Sindang Heula Dam in Pabuaran District, Serang Regency, Banten Province. “Alhamdulillah, today the Sindang Heula Dam, which was built in 2015, has been completed and ready to function. I ask the local government and the community to maintain and make the best use of this dam to […]