KENDARI – Grief has once again struck the nickel smelter industrial zone in Morosi District, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. A fatal workplace accident at the PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (OSS) site has drawn sharp criticism from the Indonesian Prosperous Labour Union (SBSI) Kendari branch.

JAKARTA — The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) plans to revise the implementing regulations on partnerships between investors and local businesses in a given region. The aim is to provide opportunities for local enterprises to participate in such investments.

JAKARTA — Deputy for Investment Planning at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Dedi Latip has revealed the reasons why Indonesia’s investment performance lags behind Vietnam’s, citing easier licensing processes and fewer on-the-ground obstacles in the rival nation. “When we look at licensing, it turns out it is indeed easier in Vietnam. Problems?

JAKARTA - Developed nations are seeking new locations to expand their industries. The relocation of industries from one country to another is currently a growing trend. Indonesia is striving to secure new investment quotas from these industrial relocations. However, other countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and India are also competing for the same opportunities.

DENPASAR — In its efforts to strengthen oversight and tighten entry permits for foreign nationals, the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) is partnering with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto, speaking on the sidelines of an inspection of immigration services in Denpasar, Bali, on Tuesday (20/5), said his ministry was conducting joint operations with the Ministry of Investment.

Jakarta, InfoPublik — The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) has partnered with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to strengthen oversight and tighten entry permits for foreign nationals.

Indonesia confronts a significant brain drain as millions of skilled professionals emigrate for better career prospects, higher wages, and improved working conditions in neighbouring countries. The talent exodus is driven by a systemic mismatch between educational attainment and job market demands, compounded by limited career progression and controversial employer practices such as withholding graduation certificates.

JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto has called for all investments made by Danantara to be carried out under the principles of transparency and accountability. This was conveyed by Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM and concurrently Head of BPI Danantara Indonesia, Rosan Roeslani, following a meeting with Prabowo at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (20/5).

Denpasar (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) has partnered with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to conduct surveillance and tighten entry permits for foreign nationals. “We are conducting joint operations with the Ministry of Investment,” said Imipas Minister Agus Andrianto on the sidelines of an inspection of Denpasar Immigration services in Bali on Tuesday.