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Eramet, Danantara agree to explore nickel supply chain projects

The deal is part of Macron’s broader push to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia and was marked by the signing of 26 bilateral agreements across energy, investment and food security, with total commitments valued at US$11 billion.

3 days ago
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RGE, TotalEnergies to develop solar power, battery energy storage project in Indonesia

RGE and TotalEnergies, through their equally-owned  joint venture Singa Renewables (Singa), have entered into a Co-Investment Agreement to develop, build and operate a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with battery energy storage  system (BESS) in Riau Province, Indonesia. The utility-scale project will be constructed in phases. ...

4 days ago
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Alibaba and GoTo Boost Indonesia’s AI Talent Through GenAI Hackathon 2025

Alibaba Cloud collaborated with PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GOTO) and the Communications and Digital Ministry to organize the Alibaba Cloud Indonesia GenAI Hackathon 2025. ...

4 days ago

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China’s GEM to invest $8b in battery recycling hub in Kalimantan

Initial investment for the Indonesia Green Industrial Park (IGIP) is expected to reach $2 billion, with total capital outlay gradually increasing to $8 billion, GEM founder and chairman Xu Kaihua told reporters on Saturday.

4 days ago
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Car Sales Stagnation in Indonesia

The government must develop a more balanced approach to fulfill Indonesia's potential in the automotive industry. The government can implement policies such as lowering taxes on all types of cars, making financing more accessible and supporting economic growth to bolster the industry.

5 days ago
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Nourishing a nation: Danone’s legacy in advancing public health in Indonesia

From early childhood nutrition to sustainable community programs, Danone Indonesia continues to shape a healthier future for generations

5 days ago
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Tension arises between Garuda and its pilots union over recruitment

The pilots union deemed the amount as unusual and criticized the move as inconsistent with a push from the government and the company for cost efficiency, urging management to conduct an evaluation to ensure the airline’s business sustainability.

5 days ago
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Shell to sell local gas stations to new Indonesia-Philippine venture

Shell is selling its gas station business and related supply and distribution operations, but not its lubricant business, to an Indonesian-Philippine joint venture, with the transfer process to be completed by the end of next year.

6 days ago
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Spending on the rise, savings strain: Indonesia's financial tightrope

Domestic economic pressures, driven by inflation and the rising cost of living, continue to weigh heavily on household sentiment. This has led to a shift in spending patterns, and understanding these changes is essential for businesses seeking sustainable growth.

6 days ago
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After brief X outage, Musk says refocusing on businesses

Social media platform X was hit by a two-hour outage Saturday, prompting owner Elon Musk to say he needs to spend more time focusing on his companies.

1 week ago
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US govt reaches deal with Boeing to allow planemaker to avoid prosecution

Boeing agreed to pay an additional $444.5 million into a crash victims’ fund that would be divided evenly per crash victim on top of an additional $243.6 million fine.

1 week ago
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Trump greenlights Nippon Steel 'partnership' with US Steel

The new "planned partnership" between America's US Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel would create at least 70,000 jobs and add $14 billion to the US economy, according to US President Trump.

1 week ago
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Danantara to invest in mega EV battery projects backed by Huayou, CATL

Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani floated the idea of the government pursuing majority stakes in the projects, either through Danantara itself or through state-owned enterprises (SOEs) now under the fund’s control.

1 week ago
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Daewoo reportedly plans to invest $1b in RI’s oil and gas, construction sectors

The South Korean company previously signed a memorandum of understanding for a project in the planned new capital city of Nusantara and secured a contract for piping at the BP-operated Tangguh LNG facility in West Papua.

1 week ago
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Attorney General's Office arrest CEO of textile giant Sritex

The president director of bankrupt textile giant Sritex has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation, the Attorney General's Office said on Wednesday.

1 week ago
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Petronas in talks with Pertamina, TotalEnergies to develop Bobara Block

Malaysian oil and gas firm Petronas is in discussions with Indonesia's Pertamina and French energy giant TotalEnergies to develop the offshore Bobara oil and gas exploration block in West Papua, a senior Petronas executive said on Tuesday.

1 week ago
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Countercyclical policies to support economic growth

The anticipated monetary easing in 2025 presents a strategic opportunity that the banking sector should fully capitalize on.

1 week ago
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Total, Chevron may revive business in Indonesia: SKK Migas

The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Special Task Force (SKK Migas) said French energy giant TotalEnergies is considering reinvesting in Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas industry.

1 week ago
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Oaken Lab brings fresh scent to Indonesia’s perfume market

In Indonesia’s expanding fragrance industry, Oaken Lab focuses on artisan perfumery to produce authentic scents through in-house experiments.

1 week ago
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CATL to start EV battery production in Indonesia by March 2026

The company secured offtake agreements from Europe and the United States but did not specify which firms were looking to procure the EV batteries produced through theproject.

1 week ago
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Medco launches production at Forel, Terubuk fields

President Prabowo Subianto presided over the launch of production at the Forel and Terubuk oil and gas fields in the South Natuna Sea off Riau Islands on May 16.

1 week ago
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APL Logistics opens eco-friendly logistics hub at KBN Marunda Industrial Estate

Supply chain specialist APL Logistics recently opened its first distribution center, dubbed the Marunda Flow Center, at the KBN Marunda Industrial Estate in North Jakarta.

2 weeks ago
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Energy ministry approves Kuwaiti plan to develop Anambas Block

The government has green-lit KUFPEC's plan to develop the gas-rich Anambas Block in the Natuna Sea for an estimated investment of US$1.54 billion to supply both the domestic and regional markets.

2 weeks ago
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Vietnam's Vingroup eyes multibillion dollar high-speed rail project

Vietnam's biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, said Friday it had submitted a proposal to build the country's multibillion-dollar high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, with state media reporting the government had welcomed the plan.

2 weeks ago
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RI companies in no rush to invest in US amid Washington reshoring push

As some countries and global firms look to invest in the US to avoid Washington’s import tariffs, Indonesian businesses remain hesitant. The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) sees no strong appetite for outbound investment among local companies.

2 weeks ago
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Agrinas to manage nearly half a million hectares of food estate

The land would be developed by the Agriculture Ministry, with 200,000 hectares situated in Wanam, South Papua, while the remaining 225,000 hectares spread across South Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan and South Sumatra.

2 weeks ago
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Amman extends Batu Hijau copper, gold mine’s life until 2030

A subsidiary of publicly listed mining company PT Amman Mineral Internasional entered Phase 8 with reserves of around 460 million tonnes of minerals after it concluded Phase 7 last year.

2 weeks ago
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Businesses defend age limit for job applications as govt plans to scrap them

Businesses note that some companies need age caps to simplify the hiring process, especially when there are large applicant pools.

2 weeks ago
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BYD car catches fire after three days parked at home in West Jakarta

A BYD Seal caught fire in the Palmerah area of West Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon in an incident suspected to have been caused by a short circuit in the electric vehicle’s battery.

2 weeks ago
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Addressing Indonesia’s housing backlog: The need for demand-side policies

The key to resolving the housing backlog is to take a balanced policy approach that addresses both the supply and demand side, more especially the latter, to provide more flexible housing options.

2 weeks ago

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