Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 28 May 2025

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Macron Visits Indonesia, BKPM Reveals French Company to Invest in Solar Panels

Jakarta, VIVA — Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Nurul Ichwan, revealed that French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Indonesia brought investment commitments, as French companies will invest in solar panels in the country.

Bali Immigration Office Deports Swiss National for Illegal Fundraising

Denpasar (ANTARA) - The Denpasar Immigration Office in Bali has deported a Swiss national with the initials BFM for conducting illegal fundraising activities for stray dogs. "He carried out fundraising without a legal entity in Indonesia," said R.

Immigration Directorate General Issues New Policy Requiring In-Person Visits for Foreign Residents' Stay Permit Extensions

JAKARTA - The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services has issued a new policy regarding the extension of stay permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. The policy is set out in Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.

East Java Investment Agency Pushes for Bioethanol Plant in Bojonegoro

Following a site survey, the East Java Provincial Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) is pushing for a bioethanol plant to be established in Bojonegoro Regency, specifically in Katur Village, Gayam District, in order to create employment opportunities and boost the local...

Immigration Authority Introduces New Stay Permit Rules Requiring In-Person Photos and Interviews for Foreign Nationals

JAKARTA — The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services has established new regulations for processing stay permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Referring to Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.

Immigration Directorate General Introduces New Stay Permit Requirements for Foreign Nationals

JAKARTA — The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services has established new regulations for the processing of stay permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. Referring to Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.

Japan's JICA and Indonesian Investment Ministry Survey Bioethanol Plant Site in Bojonegoro

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BKPM RI), together with Japanese agency JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) and the East Java Provincial Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), conducted a site...

Danantara CEO Denies Ray Dalio's Departure, Says Discussions Continue Smoothly

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Danantara (Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara) CEO Rosan Roeslani has stated that Ray Dalio remains with the organisation. He said he had just met with Dalio's son, Mark Dalio, and his team the previous week.

Indonesia Offers Both Gross Split and Cost Recovery to Lure Back Major Oil and Gas Companies

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati are continuing efforts to make Indonesia's upstream oil and gas investment climate more attractive, with the aim of enticing major global oil and gas companies to return to...

West Pademangan Sub-District Launches 'NIB One Click' Service to Accelerate MSME Business Licensing

Jakarta – To facilitate Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) wishing to obtain a legitimate Business Identification Number (NIB), the Integrated One-Stop Licensing Service Unit (UP PMPTSP) of West Pademangan Sub-District has launched the NIB One Click service system.

Draft Revision of Business Licensing Regulations Agreed Upon by Multiple Ministries

JAKARTA — The government aims to implement risk-based business licensing to ensure that permits submitted by business operators are better regulated. The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs stated that the government is currently revising Government Regulation (PP) Number 5 of 2021 on...

Danantara and China Investment Corporation Sign MoU to Explore Joint Investment Opportunities

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The Danantara Investment Management Agency and China Investment Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint investment opportunities. The cooperation between the two parties is expected to span various sectors in Indonesia, the ASEAN region, and China.

Father of Deputy Investment Minister Todotua Pasaribu Passes Away at RSPAD Jakarta

A message circulated in a WhatsApp group has confirmed that the father of Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM Todotua Pasaribu passed away at the Armed Forces Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.