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Indonesia Finance Minister confident 2027 budget targets can be met

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed strong optimism that the targets outlined in the 2027 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) can be achieved, supported by solid macroeconomic p... Read More


Prabowo submits 2027 budget bill to House speaker

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto submitted the 2027 State Budget Bill and its Financial Note to House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani here on Friday. The document was han... Read More


Govt shifts critical minerals focus to Indonesia's energy security

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Indonesia is elevating nickel, copper and bauxite from basic export commodities to strategic resources underpinning domestic energy security and a broader push for green industrial... Read More


Indonesia aims to become global AI player, not just user: ministry

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Indonesia is aiming to transform from a passive consumer into a major global force in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, deploying a comprehensive strategy designed to tap... Read More


Prabowo says economic census data to guide policy, budgeting

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the government's plan to use data collected by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) through the 2026 Economic Census as the primary reference for polic... Read More


RI uses ASEAN framework to mitigate regional forest fire impacts

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Indonesia continues to coordinate with neighboring countries and utilize existing regional mechanisms within the ASEAN framework to mitigate the impact of forest and land fires in ... Read More


Indonesia supports call for prior notice of ballistic missile tests

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Indonesia voiced its support for an international push demanding that nuclear-armed nations provide advance warning before testing long-range ballistic missiles, warning that unann... Read More


President targets 30 GW of solar power in 2026

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto said the government would build solar power plants (PLTS) with a capacity of 30 gigawatts (GW) and phase out diesel power plants (PLTD) with a capacity o... Read More


Prabowo plans air ambulances to improve healthcare in remote areas

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto announced Friday that Indonesia will deploy a fleet of specialized helicopters and small aircraft to serve as air ambulances, transporting critically ill... Read More


House Speaker urges fair taxes, prudent debt in 2027 budget

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani urged the government Friday to ensure the 2027 state budget prioritizes fair tax collection, prudent debt management, fiscal sustaina... Read More