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Archive: 26 April 2025

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Regional Legislature: Southeast Sulawesi's 61st Anniversary Boosts Local Economy in Kolaka

Kendari (ANTARA) — The 61st anniversary celebration of Southeast Sulawesi Province in 2025, held in Kolaka Regency, has had a remarkable impact on the local economic circulation amid public euphoria. Kolaka Regional Legislature (DPRD) Deputy Speaker Syaifullah Halik said on Saturday that the...

Thuggery and Extortion Threaten Indonesia's Investment Climate

JAKARTA - During a recent visit to Shenzhen at the invitation of the Chinese Government, Deputy Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno received complaints from local investors.

Thuggery by Civic Organisations Threatens Foreign Investment Climate in Indonesia

JAKARTA - Thuggery conducted under the guise of civic organisations (ormas) has become a spectre haunting foreign investment in Indonesia. Such acts of intimidation have disrupted factory construction activities through illegal levies demanded from factory owners.

Ministry of Communication and Digital Intensifies Socialisation of Child Protection in Digital Spaces Regulation

The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) is intensively socialising Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on the Implementation of Child Protection in the Digital Space, known as PP Tunas. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria stated that a shared perception between...

Bank Banten Actively Supports Provincial Motor Vehicle Tax Arrears Waiver Programme

Bank Banten has demonstrated its strong commitment to supporting the Banten Provincial Government's programmes. Most recently, the bank has been actively collaborating to ensure the success of the Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) arrears elimination programme for 2024 and prior years.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Hosts Indonesia AI Day to Drive Digital Transformation in Mining Sector

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat/IOH) held the Indonesia AI Day for Mining Industry as part of its commitment to supporting the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the mining sector. The event carried the theme "Navigating the Future of Indonesia's Mining Industry" and was attended by...

Investment Ministry Stresses Project Clarity and Regional Commitment to Attract Investors in South Sulawesi

MAKASSAR — Gatot Subyargo Wijayadi of the Ministry of Investment/BKPM has once again emphasised the importance of project clarity and regional government commitment in attracting investment, particularly in South Sulawesi.

Batam Government and BP Batam Continue to Drive Strategic Investment Through Streamlined Licensing

The Batam City Government and BP Batam continue to drive strategic investment through streamlined licensing, including OSS (Online Single Submission) and IBOSS (Indonesia Batam OSS). These services enable investors to process permits online in a fast and transparent manner.

Pegatron Subsidiary Officially Opens Manufacturing Plant in Batam's Batamindo Industrial Estate

Batam — The presence of PT Pegaunihan Technology Indonesia in the Batamindo Industrial Estate, Muka Kuning, officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony on Thursday (24/04/2025). The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting by the Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and...

Ponorogo Task Force Cuts Unlicensed Fibre Optic Cables in City Clean-Up Operation

PONOROGO – The licensing enforcement task force of Ponorogo Regency has conducted an operation to forcibly cut fibre optic internet network cables identified as illegal. The first such enforcement action took place on Jalan Menur, Ronowijayan Sub-district.

US Trade Representative Highlights Indonesia's Non-Tariff Barriers in Annual Report

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has highlighted a number of issues it characterises as non-tariff barriers imposed by Indonesia. In its annual 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the USTR stated that Indonesia's import licensing...