Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Indonesia seeks zero US tariffs on cocoa, coffee, palm oil

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has said that the Indonesian government is negotiating zero import tariffs with the United States for commodities such as cocoa, coff... Read More


BNN opens Sambas office to tackle drug trade on Malaysia border

Pontianak, Aug. 14 -- The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency (BNN) on Wednesday opened a new regional office in Sambas district, West Kalimantan, to step up anti-drug trafficking efforts along the n... Read More


Long droughts hitting Indonesia's East, West Nusa Tenggara

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Parts of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are facing droughts lasting up to 94 days this year, while some areas in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have endured dry spells of up to 77 days, accord... Read More


Indonesia aims to sustain 2025 growth through consumption boost

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- The Indonesian government aims to maintain economic growth in the third and fourth quarters of 2025 through programs that stimulate public consumption. Susiwijono Moegiarso, secre... Read More


Village co-ops to manage 1,000 kitchens in Indonesia's remote areas

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Indonesia's Poverty Alleviation Acceleration Agency (BP Taskin) is preparing village cooperatives to manage about 1,000 kitchens in remote, underdeveloped, and outermost (3T) areas... Read More


Prabowo to deliver two state addresses ahead of Independence Day

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto will deliver two state addresses on August 15 as part of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day commemoration, speaking before the People's Consultative Assem... Read More


South Kalimantan's Tapin to promote key products at China-ASEAN Expo

Rantau, Kalsel, Aug. 14 -- Several of Tapin's signature products from South Kalimantan will be showcased at the China-ASEAN Expo 2025 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang, China, this September. Tapin Industry... Read More


Govt, universities team up to boost social security literacy

Surabaya, E Java, Aug. 14 -- Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar has launched the integration of social security literacy and education at Airlangga University, Sur... Read More


Indonesian govt urges careful tax rules after Pati protests

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- The Indonesian government has urged regional leaders to prioritize public interests when drafting policies, particularly those on taxes and retributions. "I appeal to regional lea... Read More


Indonesia tightens social aid rules, targets eligible recipients

Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Indonesia's distribution of social assistance is now being directed toward more eligible beneficiaries, according to Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf. The aid distributi... Read More