Archive: 1 May 2025
31 articles found
Thu, 01 May 2025
Two Blessings from Q1 Investment: High Job Absorption and Domestic Investor Dominance Signal Promising Crossroads for Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The first quarter 2025 investment realisation figures contain two major blessings worthy of deeper scrutiny beyond mere macroeconomic numbers: significant job absorption and the resurgence of domestic investor dominance.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Government Pledges Full Support for Existing Investors as Lenovo Launches TKDN-Compliant Products in Batam
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Todotua Pasaribu, said that the initiative is part of the government's strategy to provide full facilities and support to existing investors, not merely to attract new investment.
Thu, 01 May 2025
BYD and VinFast Factory Construction in Subang Disrupted by Thuggery from Civil Organisations
The BYD electric car factory currently under construction in Subang, West Java, has experienced serious disruptions involving civil organisations (ormas). The incident not only adds to the list of problems faced by foreign companies in Indonesia but also raises concerns about the country's...
Thu, 01 May 2025
BKPM Chief Confirms LG Remains Committed to EV Battery Investment in Indonesia, Valued at Rp46.9 Trillion
Investment Minister and BKPM Chief Rosan P. Roeslani has confirmed that LG continues to demonstrate its commitment to developing the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry in Indonesia. Although LG previously withdrew from three initial joint venture (JV) projects, the South Korean company has...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Investment Ministry Ensures Foreign Investments Deliver Positive Impact on Indonesian Economy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has affirmed that investments placed in Indonesia deliver a positive impact on the economy and advance domestic industry.
Thu, 01 May 2025
First Quarter 2025 Investment Realisation Reaches Rp 465.2 Trillion, Absorbing Over 594,000 Workers
Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of BKPM and Danantara CEO, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, revealed that investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025, which reached Rp 465.2 trillion, absorbed more than 594,000 workers.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Jakarta Records Highest Investment Realisation Nationwide at Rp 69.8 Trillion in Q1 2025
Investment realisation in Jakarta Province has recorded positive results. The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming / Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp 69.8 trillion, the highest in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Two Blessings from First Quarter Investment: Job Creation and the Rise of Domestic Investors
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The first quarter 2025 investment realisation data contains two major blessings worthy of deeper examination beyond mere macroeconomic figures: significant job absorption and the resurgence of domestic investor dominance.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Deputy Investment Minister Visits BP Batam to Accelerate Investment Growth
Batam — Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday (29/4/2025) at the BP Batam...
Thu, 01 May 2025
DKI Jakarta Records Highest Investment Realisation Nationwide at Rp69.8 Trillion in Q1 2025
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded that investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp69.8 trillion, the highest of any province in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Konawe Deputy Regent Attends International Labour Day Commemoration at Stainless Steel Plant
Konawe — Deputy Regent of Konawe H. Syamsul Ibrahim, representing Regent H. Yusran Akbar, attended the 2025 International Labour Day (May Day) commemoration held at PT Opsidian Stainless Steel (PT OSS) in Morosi District, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, on 1 May 2025.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Illegal Mining in East Kalimantan Linked to Legacy Permitting Flaws, Says Provincial Energy Chief
Samarinda — The saga of illegal mining in East Kalimantan seems never-ending. Behind the massive pits carved out in secret lies a long-standing story of a once-convoluted permitting system. The Head of East Kalimantan's Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM), Bambang Arwanto, shed light on...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Collaboration and Welfare: May Day Commemoration in Konawe
The Konawe Regency Government commemorated International Workers' Day (May Day) 2025 at the PT OSS Morosi industrial zone. Under the theme "Weaving Togetherness for the Improvement of Worker Welfare and National Productivity," the commemoration emphasised the vital role of workers in regional...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Government Welcomes Investor Collaboration to Meet Local Content Requirements
Jakarta: Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Deputy Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Todotua Pasaribu has expressed appreciation for the collaboration between PT Sat Nusapersada and Lenovo Indonesia, which he said has empowered domestic industry.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Antam's Four Gold Exploration Permits Revoked Over Prolonged Inactivity, Not Lack of Reserves
JAKARTA. The government has revoked four gold exploration Mining Business Permits (IUP) belonging to PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTM), commonly known as Antam. Antam President Director Nicolas D. Kanter stated that the revocation of the four gold exploration IUPs was not due to an absence of reserves.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Finance Ministry Switches to Gross Tax Revenue to Describe Collection Performance
JAKARTA, DDTCNews — The Ministry of Finance has once again used gross tax revenue to describe tax collection performance for January to March 2025. Gross tax revenue refers to tax receipts before deducting refunds.
Thu, 01 May 2025
First Quarter 2025 Investment Reaches Rp465.2 Trillion, Absorbing Nearly 600,000 Workers
Investment realised in the first quarter of 2025 reached Rp465.2 trillion. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, stated that this figure is equivalent to 24.4 per cent of the annual investment target of Rp1,905.6 trillion.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Illegal Mining in East Kalimantan Rooted in Pre-OSS Licensing System, Says Provincial Official
The Head of the East Kalimantan Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM), Bambang Arwanto, has revealed that the prevalence of illegal mining in his region stems from the licensing system used before the implementation of the Online Single Submission (OSS) system.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Illegal Mining in East Kalimantan Linked to Pre-OSS Licensing System Flaws
Samarinda (ANTARA) - Head of the East Kalimantan Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Agency (ESDM) Bambang Arwanto has revealed that the prevalence of illegal mining practices in his region is closely linked to the mining licensing system that existed before the implementation of Online Single...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Jakarta Records Highest National Investment Realisation in Q1 2025 at Rp 69.8 Trillion
Investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province increased in 2025. Based on data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Jakarta's investment realisation in Q1 2025 (January–March) was the largest nationally, reaching Rp 69.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Government Vows to Crack Down on Thuggery by Civil Organisations Disrupting Industrial Zones
JAKARTA — Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has stated that the government must demonstrate its commitment to tackling disruptions caused by civil organisations (ormas) in industrial zones.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Gresik Regency Expands Digital Public Services and Business Licensing to Sub-District Level
Gresik – The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) of Gresik Regency continues to boost digital public services and proactive outreach for Business Identification Numbers (NIB).
Thu, 01 May 2025
Deputy Investment Minister Visits BP Batam to Accelerate Investment Growth
Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday (29/4/2025) afternoon at the BP Batam...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Li Claudia Chandra Welcomes Working Visit from Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Todotua Pasaribu
BATAM – Deputy Head of BP Batam, Li Claudia Chandra, received a working visit from the Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM RI, Todotua Pasaribu, at BP Batam. Minister Todotua and his entourage were welcomed by Li Claudia and her staff on Tuesday afternoon...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Three Sectors Drive Jakarta's Rp69.8 Trillion Investment in Q1 2025
Warta Ekonomi, Jakarta — Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, revealed that three sectors made the largest contributions to investment realisation in DKI Jakarta Province during the first quarter of 2025, which recorded Rp69.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Government Offers Wide-Ranging Incentives to Attract Investment, but Socialisation Remains Key
Jakarta — The Indonesian government offers numerous incentives to attract investment into the country, yet many investors remain unaware of them. According to Nurul Ichwan, Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, many investors are immediately...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Pasundan University Graduates New Doctor with Dissertation on Online Single Submission Policy Implementation in Cianjur
BANDUNG — The Postgraduate Programme of Pasundan University (Unpas) has produced a new doctoral graduate in Social Sciences, with Euis Jamilah officially earning her doctorate after completing her Doctoral Promotion Examination on Wednesday (30/4/2025).
Thu, 01 May 2025
Five Key Subsectors Dominate Q1 2025 Investment Realisation
Investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025 showed a positive trend, with five key subsectors dominating both foreign direct investment (PMA) and domestic investment (PMDN). Investment and Downstreaming Minister/BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani revealed that the basic metals, metal goods excluding...
Thu, 01 May 2025
Rosan Reveals Huayou Plans US$20 Billion Investment in Indonesia
Jakarta, VIVA – Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani revealed that Chinese company Huayou Group plans to invest US$20 billion in Indonesia. Rosan stated that Huayou has so far realised investments worth US$8.8 billion in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Dutch Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Press Freedom in Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia Marc Gerritsen affirmed his government's commitment to supporting media freedom in Indonesia. This was conveyed during the King's Day Celebration 2025 held in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Thu, 01 May 2025
Property Sector Ranks Fifth in Investment Realisation During First Quarter of 2025
Property has entered the top five sub-sectors with the highest investment realisation in the first quarter of 2025. The property sector in question encompasses housing, industrial estates, and office buildings.