Two prominent figures in Indonesia are alleged to have been closely overseeing the Worldcoin project, a global technology venture by US-based Tools for Humanity (TFH), which developed the World ID digital identity system. The two figures are Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM Todotua Pasaribu and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Muhaimin Iskandar, who currently serves as Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that Indonesia is the country with the highest number of mining permits in the world. This was disclosed by the Director General of Minerals and Coal, Tri Winarno, during a public hearing with Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.

JAKARTA - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Danantara and Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani has outlined Danantara’s strategic commitment to strengthening the role of the sovereign wealth fund through the establishment of the Danantara Trust Fund. He revealed that Danantara is currently forming the Danantara Trust Fund as part of a strategic move to broaden its social impact and sustainable development efforts.

Pekanbaru (ANTARA) - PLN Main Distribution Unit (UID) West Sumatra has committed to supporting the downstream processing of plantation and agricultural products, in line with government programmes.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Investment and Downstream Industries Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani said the government has revised a regulation to allow third parties to build electric vehicle charging stations. Rosan noted that seven electric vehicle manufacturers have been building factories in Indonesia from 2024 through to March 2025.

JAKARTA. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery producer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is reportedly seeking approximately US$1 billion, equivalent to Rp 16.4 trillion, in funding to support the construction of a battery cell factory in Karawang, West Java. Citing a Bloomberg report on Tuesday (6/5), the loan could potentially carry a tenor of five to seven years.

JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the arrival of Microsoft founder and global philanthropic figure Bill Gates at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday 7 May morning at 08.15 Western Indonesian Time. In the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, the President and Bill Gates shook hands before the President invited Gates into the credential room. The two chatted, interspersed with a photo session, after which the President invited Bill Gates into the presidential office.

JAKARTA — Danantara’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Minister of Investment for Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, has conveyed Danantara’s strategic commitment to strengthening the role of state wealth funds through the establishment of the Danantara Trust Fund. He revealed that Danantara is currently forming the Danantara Trust Fund as part of a strategic step to expand social impacts and sustainable development.

Remote work is fundamentally reshaping Indonesia's economy by decentralising economic activity to secondary cities, accelerating digital skills adoption, and creating jobs in tech sectors. The shift brings benefits including higher productivity, cost savings for businesses, and improved work-life balance, though infrastructure challenges with internet connectivity and the need for remote work training remain significant obstacles to full adoption.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Slowing growth in gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), consistent with investment realisation data for the first quarter of 2025, paints a picture of sluggish investment at the start of the year. Global uncertainty, weak domestic demand, and seasonal factors are believed to have hampered investment growth. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that GFCF growth reached only 2.12 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025.

Jakarta (DMS) – President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from Microsoft founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday morning (7/5) at 08.15 Western Indonesian Time. Upon arriving at the palace forecourt, Gates was greeted by President Prabowo with a warm handshake before the pair entered the credentials room. The meeting began with an informal chat and a photo session, before continuing in the President’s office.

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) faces a considerable challenge in ensuring investment commitments do not migrate to other countries. This year’s investment realisation target stands at Rp1,905.6 trillion, of which only 24.4%, or Rp465.2 trillion, had been fulfilled in the first quarter of 2025.

JAKARTA — Minister of Downstream Industries and Investment/Head of BKPM and CEO of Danantara Indonesia, Rosan P Roeslani, introduced the Danantara Trust Fund to Gates Foundation founder Bill Gates during a meeting at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday (7/5/2025). According to Rosan, on Tuesday (6/5/2025), the Danantara team had already met with the Gates Foundation team. “Actually, yesterday morning we had discussions with your team.

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is working to attract investors for public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLU) in Indonesia. Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan Roeslani said that battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales growth in Indonesia has been highly significant, though he acknowledged that the number of charging stations remains limited.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani informed that the government is revising the rules to allow third parties to set up electric vehicle charging stations in Indonesia. According to the minister, seven electric vehicle manufacturers built their factories in Indonesia in the period from 2024 to March 2025.

Riau Province is recognised as a region with significant investment potential and abundant natural resources, presenting considerable opportunities for investors.

JAKARTA - Riau Province is known as a region with significant investment potential and abundant natural resources, making it an attractive destination for investors.

Investment realisation in the hotel and restaurant sector reached Rp 10.85 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, encompassing both Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) and Foreign Direct Investment (PMA). According to data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), the hotel and restaurant investment realisation covered 323,594 projects. With this figure, the hotel and restaurant sector ranked 14th out of 23 sub-sectors.

BKPM, or the Investment Coordinating Board, is a non-ministerial government agency that plays a vital role in strengthening Indonesia’s investment climate. In the face of global economic dynamics and increasingly fierce regional competition, BKPM serves as the front line in facilitating both domestic and foreign investors to deploy their capital efficiently and sustainably in the country.