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Archive: 26 July 2025

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Bengkalis Investment Bylaw Committee Holds Coordination Meeting with BKPM Deputy in Jakarta

JAKARTA — The Special Committee (Pansus) for the Draft Regional Regulation (Ranperda) on Investment Administration in Bengkalis Regency held a coordination meeting with the Deputy for Investment Climate Development at the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) on Thursday, 24 July 2025. Deputy Chairman III of the Bengkalis Regency DPRD, H. Misno, affirmed that the coordination meeting was an important step to enrich and refine the content of the draft regulation.

Profile: Tom Lembong, Former Trade Minister Sentenced in Sugar Import Corruption Case

Remember Tom Lembong? The former Trade Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) during the Jokowi era has now been sentenced to prison in a sugar import corruption case. Here is a look at his profile. Thomas Trikasih Lembong was born on 4 March 1971. He served as Trade Minister (2015-2016) and Head of BKPM (2016-2019) under President Jokowi. Before entering government, Lembong had an extensive career in the finance and investment sectors.

Government Welcomes Political Agreement on Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership

The Indonesian government has expressed its appreciation for the political agreement on the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), announced in Brussels, Belgium. The achievement marks a historic moment following nine years of intensive negotiations since 2016, reflecting Indonesia’s strong commitment to strengthening its strategic economic partnership with the European Union.

Indonesia Welcomes Political Agreement on IEU-CEPA After Nine Years of Negotiations

The Indonesian government has enthusiastically welcomed the political agreement on the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), which was officially announced in Brussels, Belgium. The milestone marks a diplomatic success following nine years of intensive negotiations since 2016.

West Java Provincial Secretary Visits Investment Ministry to Discuss Data Integration for Accelerating Investment

KORAN GALA - West Java Provincial Secretary Herman Suryatman visited the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in Jakarta on Friday (25/7/2025). Herman Suryatman and the West Java provincial government delegation were received by Deputy for Investment Climate Development Riyanto and Deputy for Investment Information Technology Ricky Kusmayadi.

West Java Strengthens Investment Climate Through Integrated Data Systems with BKPM

BANDUNG – The West Java Provincial Government continues to intensify efforts to strengthen an inclusive and sustainable investment climate. One such initiative was carried out through an audience between West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman and officials from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in Jakarta on Friday (25/7/2025).

Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming Focuses on Seaweed Industry Development

Workers arrange seaweed for drying in Tanjung Pasir, Tangerang Regency, Banten, Saturday (26/7/2025). The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming is seeking to boost the added value of seaweed products through processing and the development of industries based on local raw materials as a strategic step to strengthen downstreaming efforts in support of the welfare of seaweed cultivators in Indonesia’s coastal regions.

West Java Secretary Meets BKPM to Discuss Data Interoperability for Boosting Investment

West Java Provincial Secretary Herman Suryatman held an audience with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in Jakarta on Friday, 25 July 2025. Herman Suryatman and his West Java Provincial Government delegation were received by Deputy for Investment Climate Development Riyanto and Deputy for Investment Information Technology Ricky Kusmayadi.

West Java Seeks Data Interoperability with Investment Ministry to Streamline Business Licensing

JAKARTA – West Java Provincial Secretary Herman Suryatman visited the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM on Friday (25/7/2025) with a clear mission: to integrate data systems so they no longer operate in isolation. Accompanied by West Java provincial officials, Herman was received by Deputy for Investment Climate Development Riyanto and Deputy for Information Technology Ricky Kusmayadi.

Majalengka Regency Transforms into City of the Future as Investment Surges

Majalengka Regency is transforming into a city of the future, marked by a surge of investors entering the region. One key factor driving this transformation is the presence of Kertajati International Airport. According to the Head of the Majalengka Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP), Ucu Sumarna, investment flowing into the regency known as Kota Angin has been increasing steadily.