The Government will make economic transformation a priority by reducing raw materials exports to tackle the current account deficit, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “Indonesia always exports raw materials, while it is better to process and consume them through downstream industry or domestically,” President Jokowi said in his remarks at the 1st National Working […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, accompanied by a number of Cabinet Ministers, received a courtesy call from Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Friday (10/1). On that occasion, President Jokowi said that the Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister, who previously had experience in economic sector, would pay a lot of attention to […]
The US International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) is committed to supporting Indonesia in development funds for various sectors, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the IDFC Adam S. Boehler said. “We want to support Indonesia in various sectors by providing high quality and sustainability technology, particularly on projects in energy, infrastructure, and healthcare,” Boehler said in […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has invited Japan to invest in the development of Indonesia’s outer islands, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said. The statement was made in addition to the investment in the Natuna islands following the heat with China on its claim of the area. “There is nothing new and the President specifically […]
Minister of State Secretary Pratikno called staffs at Presidential Institutions to help those affected by floods that hit Jakarta and its satellite cities. “At New Year’s Eve 2020, Indonesia was tested with floods due to heavy rainfall which is predicted to continue until 12 January,” Pratikno said in his remarks at Joint Christmas Celebration of […]
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has embraced the plan of the US International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) to allocate US$5 billion of investment to fund Indonesia’s infrastructure and digital technology development. “This will significantly help to maintain growth stability amidst the current global economic uncertainty,” President Jokowi said during the meeting with IDFC CEO Adam S. […]
Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono has announced that his Ministry will work closely with Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan to inspect rivers indicated to have caused massive flooding that crippled capital Jakarta and its satellite cities. “We are looking for available time to inspect the rivers, starting from Sukamahi dam, Ciawi […]
There has been a significant rise in cases of violence against children, including sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, neglect or deprivation, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said. “The Online Information System for Women and Children Protection (Simfoni-PPA) shows that the number cases of violence against children was recorded at 1,975 in 2015 and it rose […]
In a limited meeting on the Handling of Violence against Children, Thursday (9/1), the Government has agreed to add duties and functions of the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, namely implementing the Government’s programs.
In a bid to strengthen the national economic diplomacy, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ordered the Indonesian ambassadors to also act as an investment ambassador. “However, we must know what investments we need,” President Jokowi said in his remarks at the Work Meeting of the Republic of Indonesia’s Chief Representative with the Ministry of Foreign […]
