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Affordable internet key to boosting Indonesia's digital economy: govt

Jakarta, June 9 -- Affordable internet access is essential to unlocking a new wave of national digital economic growth, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said on Monday... Read More


BGN overhaul signals new phase for Indonesia's Free Meal program

Jakarta, June 9 -- President Prabowo Subianto's recent shake-up of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) leadership marks a fresh chapter for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. As one of the presi... Read More


Govt unseals Tiffany & Co. after US$5.37 million customs settlement

Jakarta, June 9 -- The Finance Ministry has officially unsealed the Tiffany & Co. boutique at Plaza Indonesia in Jakarta after the luxury jeweler pledged to settle nearly Rp97.49 billion (around US$5.... Read More


Minister pushes MSMEs Law revision to bolster competitiveness

Jakarta, June 9 -- Indonesian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Minister Maman Abdurrahman is pushing for a revision of the Law on MSMEs to strengthen the protection, empowerment, and compe... Read More


RI seeks alternatives routes to cut internet reliance on Singapore

Jakarta, June 9 -- Indonesia is moving to bolster its digital sovereignty by establishing alternative network routes, aiming to break its near-total reliance on Singapore, which currently handles 90 p... Read More


Health Minister backs overhaul of free nutritious meals program

Jakarta, June 9 -- Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has expressed full support for four measures proposed by the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to improve the governance of the Free Nutritious Mea... Read More


Kadin launches data-driven investment guide for Central Papua

Nabire, Papua Tengah, June 9 -- The Central Papua Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) launched the Central Papua Regional Economic Potential Book, which contains investment potential data from al... Read More


Indonesia introduces new palm oil export rules ahead of 2027 shift

Jakarta, June 9 -- The Trade Ministry's new palm oil regulation (Permendag 16/2026) prioritizes strengthening state-owned exporting companies while introducing a transitional framework for businesses ... Read More


BI raises benchmark rate to attract foreign inflows

Jakarta, June 9 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo said the central bank was reluctant to raise its benchmark interest rate (BI-Rate), but has done so to attract foreign portfolio investmen... Read More


Prabowo gathers military leaders to review strategic programs

Jakarta, June 9 -- President Prabowo Subianto convened a meeting with Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) top brass, including Commander General Agus Subiyanto and Deputy Commander General Tandyo B... Read More