The Government has announced it will develop an area of 30,000 hectares to become a new food estate. According to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, the food estate will be located in North Sumatra Province, including in Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Tapanuli Regency, Central Tapanuli Regency, and Pakpak Bharat Regency. “Out of 60,000 hectares of land, […]

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia must take the benefit of the current growth of the digital economy in Southeast Asia which is booming and considered the fastest growth in the world. Southeast Asia has attracted many investors and is predicted to be the next China or India. The region is also predicted […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has officially inaugurated 12 Indonesian Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (LBBP) to friendly countries, at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday (26/10). The appointment of the Indonesian ambassadors is based on Presidential Decree Number 106/P of 2020 on the Appointment of Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia, dated 19 October […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on his Cabinet to ensure the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine procurement and vaccination. “Safety means that the vaccine provided must go through a series of clinical trials. Otherwise, any trouble that arises will lead to public distrust of this vaccination,” the President said in his remarks at […]

In the first year of President Joko ”Jokowi” Widodo and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin administration, various strategic policies, including strengthening downstream industries, have been made to develop a more self-sufficient and competitive industrial sector. In addition, in the last year’s inauguration speech, the President stated five priority programs, namely development of human resources, development of […]

The Indonesian Government has reported 16.08 percent of active COVID-19 cases as of 25 October 2020, lower than that of the global average at 23.73 percent. Meanwhile, compared to last month, the country’s COVID-19 death rate has also dropped from 3.83 percent to 3.41 percent. “This figure (death rate) is still slightly higher than that […]

The Indonesian Government has announced that it will strive to make Indonesia the largest halal producer in the world. “Indonesia has great potential as both producer and consumer, therefore we want to push Indonesia to become the world’s largest halal producer,” Vice President Ma’ruf Amin said during a virtual press statement, at the Vice Presidential […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo believes Indonesia’s economy will be able to rebound amidst the ongoing global economic crisis as the impact of COVIC-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has brought massive impact and domino effect to the health, social, and economic sectors. The pandemic has resulted in the economic contraction in many countries, including Indonesia. “Many countries experienced […]

Indonesia’s position as the first rank on the Global Business Complexity Index in June reflects the complexity of regulations and bureaucracy micro, small and medium (MSM) entrepreneurs in the country are facing, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “This means regulations and bureaucracy in Indonesia are considered as the most complicated one in the world,” […]

The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) plays a significant role in integrating the potentials of Indonesian doctors, developing medical science and technology, as well as improving health of Indonesian people through close cooperation with many stakeholders, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “I believe the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) cannot struggle alone. The IDI is part […]