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Iran encourages D-8 nations to cut tariffs amid global trade tensions

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, encouraged joint efforts among D8 member countries to enhance trade cooperation, including through tar... Read More


Indonesia positions blue carbon at core of climate strategy for COP31

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesia is fast-tracking blue carbon as a central element of its climate transition strategy while submitting its second NDC and preparing for the COP31 Climate Conference in Ant... Read More


Indonesia expects 143.9 million travelers for 2026 Eid exodus

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that 143.9 million people are projected to travel during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday season. He explained that the figure is based... Read More


VP Gibran urges subsidies to curb inflation in traditional markets

Denpasar, Feb. 13 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stressed the importance of providing subsidies for staple commodity merchants at traditional markets to address price volatility a... Read More


Indonesia accelerates push for world class universities

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is seeking to accelerate the transformation of Indonesian universities toward a World Class University (WCU) st... Read More


Indonesia's Danantara to buy new land 600m from Mecca's Grand Mosque

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, is targeting the expansion of the Hajj Village project in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, by purchasing another plot of land 600 meters from the ... Read More


Indonesia to reveal decision on Martabe gold mine next week: Minister

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will reveal the future of the Martabe gold mine in North Sumatra next week. "Next week, God willing, nex... Read More


Luhut confident on tariffs talk result, says Trump respects Prabowo

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- The Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed optimism over the reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US), as US Presiden... Read More


President Prabowo says free meal program to create 1.5 million jobs

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is expected to generate 1.5 million jobs nationwide through its kitchens, combining nutrition suppor... Read More


Indonesia cuts wasteful spending, saves $18 billion in first year

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto said the government achieved Rp308 trillion (US$18 billion) in budget savings during its first year, redirecting funds to productive programs including t... Read More