Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 8 July 2025

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South Jakarta Young Entrepreneurs Association Hopes MSMEs Can Level Up Through 'Digipreneur' Campaign

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association of South Jakarta (HIPMI Jaksel) hopes that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in its area can advance to the next level through an applied campaign entitled “Digipreneur”.

West Papua Encourages Indigenous Papuan Contractors to Use Online Business Licensing System

Manokwari (ANTARA) - The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) of West Papua Province is accelerating the participation of indigenous Papuan (OAP) contractors in using the Online Single Submission Risk-Based Approach (OSS RBA) application. DPMPTSP West Papua Head Godlief Aponno said in Manokwari on Tuesday that the regional government is committed to creating a more inclusive, transparent and accountable business licensing system.

Lawmaker Questions Whether SOE Minister Erick Thohir Has Been Rendered Toothless by Danantara

Member of House Commission VI Mufti Anam has questioned the role of Erick Thohir as Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), suggesting he appears to have lost his authority due to the presence of the Investment Management Agency, or BPI Danantara. Mufti noted that Erick Thohir had a positive track record during his five years as SOE Minister. Mufti highlighted Danantara’s apparent extensive intervention in the affairs of SOE companies and their subsidiaries.

Government Prepares New Regulations as Investment Target Soars

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government is directing its primary focus on easing licensing procedures as the key to accelerating domestic investment realisation. This forms part of a strategic effort to achieve the ambitious targets of 8 per cent economic growth and Rp 13,000 trillion in investment by 2029.

Investment Ministry Revises Three Business Licensing Regulations to Accelerate Investment and Support 8% Growth Target

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is revising three implementing regulations of Government Regulation Number 5 of 2021 on Risk-Based Business Licensing. The move aims to accelerate investment realisation and support the ambitious national economic growth target of 8% by 2029.

Investment Ministry Introduces Deemed Approval Mechanism to Reform Business Licensing

Warta Ekonomi, Jakarta - The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has made a breakthrough in its business licensing reform agenda to improve the investment climate. One such breakthrough is the application of the deemed positive approval (fikpos) principle in business licensing.

Digitalisation and Innovation in Spatial Planning: Integrating RDTR into OSS for Licensing

Jakarta — The Directorate General of Spatial Planning, together with the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), held a national webinar entitled “Digitalisation and Innovation in Spatial Planning: Integration of RDTR into OSS for Licensing” on Thursday (03/07/2025).

Three Reasons Why the Jokowi Era Failed to Bring Rp1,500 Trillion in Investment to Indonesia

JAKARTASATU.COM — Investment worth Rp1,500 trillion failed to enter Indonesia in 2024. Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM Todotua Pasaribu said there were several factors that prevented investment from entering the country, including licensing issues and overlapping policies.

Investment Ministry Revises Three Regulations to Accelerate Investment and Achieve 8% Economic Growth Target

The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming – Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is currently revising three implementing regulations under Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 on Risk-Based Business Licensing. The revisions are intended to accelerate investment realisation and achieve the national economic growth target of 8 per cent by 2029.

Indonesia Revises Three Key Regulations to Accelerate Investment and Achieve 8% Growth Target

Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is currently revising three implementing regulations under Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 on Risk-Based Business Licensing. This policy move is aimed at accelerating investment realisation and driving the national economy toward an ambitious 8% growth target by 2029.

Court Orders Execution of Land Dispute Ruling Against PT Obsidian Stainless Steel in Southeast Sulawesi

KENDARI – The legal counsel for Ainin Indarsih and siblings, Andre Darmawan, has filed a request for execution of a land dispute ruling against PT Obsidian Stainless Steel (PT OSS) with the Unaaha District Court, in accordance with the appellate decision handed down by the Southeast Sulawesi High Court. “The filing for continued land execution, which had been delayed due to opposition efforts by PT OSS, was submitted on 1 July 2025,” said Andre Darmawan in a statement on Monday (7/7/2025).

Deputy Investment Minister Overhauls Licensing to Achieve Eight Per Cent Economic Growth

Jakarta — The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is currently revising three implementing regulations under Government Regulation No. 5 of 2021 on Risk-Based Business Licensing. The revisions are intended to accelerate investment realisation and achieve the national economic growth target of 8 per cent by 2029.