Indonesia has successfully implemented the Biodiesel Program 20% (B20) and aims to implement the B30 mandatory program in early 2020, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said. “The program has raised the price of palm oil to more than US$ 600 per ton,” Airlangga said during his courtesy call to Prime Minister of […]

Amidst global uncertainty, Indonesia and Singapore as members of ASEAN need to strengthen economic cooperation, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The President cited a statement from managing director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) saying that ASEAN is a bright spot in the world economy,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said after accompanying President […]

Routes of Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) will be expanded from Lebak Bulus station in South Jakarta – to Ancol in North Jakarta, according to Minister of Transportation Budi K Sumadi. Previously, the line stops at Hotel Indonesia Roundabout station in Central Jakarta.

The Indonesian Government has firmly rejected the United States’ statement on the construction of illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Palestine. “This statement clearly contradicts the international laws and various resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC),” Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said after accompanying President Joko Widodo to receive a Singapore […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Wednesday (19/11) at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, welcomed leaders of Japanese leading industries allied under the Japan Indonesia Association (JAPINDA). Issues addressed during the meeting include cooperation in technology, economy, investment, tourism as well as the development of giant gas field Masela block in the Arafuru Sea, Maluku in eastern […]

The Government has announced plan to evaluate regional elections that have been done in the past fifteen years, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian said, Monday (18/11). The statement was made by Tito during a working meeting with the Regional House of Representatives Council (DPD) Committee I overseeing regional autonomy, central and regional government relations, […]

As the Fostering Institution for Indonesian Government Translators and Interpreters, Cabinet Secretariat took the initiative to explore cooperation with the Tunisian Government for the training of Arabic translation. The cooperation with Tunisia is regarded as a strategic opportunity since the Tunisian Government gives full attention to Arabic translation and literature. Thus, Tunisia is expected to […]

The Indonesian Government has announced plans to hand over fishing vessels that operate illegally in Indonesian waters to local fishermen. “We hope those vessels can be useful. We are drafting the procedures to hand over the vessels to fishermen and the procedures will be issued soon,” Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo said […]

A number of Japanese large-scale industry players have affirmed their commitment to make Rp40 trillion of investment in Indonesia by 2023 during one-on-one meeting with Indonesian Ministry of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita in Tokyo, Japan, Monday (18/11). “In general, the meeting with Japanese industry players has produced an excellent result. They have affirmed their commitment […]

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has underlined the urge to simplify bureaucratic organizations in a bid to improve state apparatus’ service for the public, Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms Tjahjo Kumolo has said. “The President also showed concerns over regulatory reforms and synergy between the Central Government and regional governments by creating innovations […]