The Indonesian government has unveiled a series of economic stimulus packages totaling 827 trillion Rp (51.65 billion USD) for 2025, designed to mitigate economic shocks and address the weakening purchasing power of low- and middle-income groups.
The Indonesian Ministry of Health revealed on December 17 that other countries' efforts to increase cigarette excise can reduce consumption by 10-15%, with increasing the Retail Selling Price (HJE) of cigarettes and e-cigarettes deterring young smokers from purchasing them.
Indonesia will offer a sales tax incentive on Government-borne Luxury Goods (PPnBM DTP) of 3% for hybrid cars from next year.
V-GREEN, a private firm owned by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, and Prime Group, a multi-sector conglomerate, on December 11 announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a network of charging stations for VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia, with a projected total investment of up to 1.2 billion USD.
The Southeast Asia Parliamentarians against Corruption (SEAPAC) called on parliaments throughout Southeast Asia to engage youth in anti-corruption efforts, emphasising the profound impact of corruption on the region's younger population.
Indonesia and Canada have signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a milestone in strengthening economic relations between the two G20 countries.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed economic and defence cooperation during a bilateral meeting on November 19 with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Antara reported.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged US business leaders to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles when investing in his country.
The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (VGDMC) of Indonesia reported on November 11 that the Lewotobi volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province has erupted again, spewing a column of ash up to 2.5 km towards the west and northwest.
Indonesia has presented three key elements in the development of smart cities in the country as well as ideas for the integration of ASEAN smart city development.
French Ambassador to Indonesia Fabien Penone announced on October 22 that France is committed to supporting Indonesia's Free School Lunch Programme.
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka have sketched out a number of programmes in service of national development in the time ahead.
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have agreed to share aviation data and information, including reports on severe turbulence, to promptly notify each other and prevent potential incidents, ensuring safer air travel for passengers.
Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has emphasised the need to develop domestic gas networks to reduce reliance on imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and strengthen energy sovereignty.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has sent congratulatory messages to re-elected and newly-elected leaders of the Indonesian parliament.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 7 kicked off the Indonesia-Europe Business Forum (IEBF) 2024, which brings together over 200 Indonesian entrepreneurs and European partners.
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has blamed the stagnation of the textile industry for increasing influx of imports that negatively affect the local manufacturing.
Indonesian Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Susiwijono Moegiarso has said that the government is devising a policy to protect online motorcycle taxi drivers.
The Indonesian government is currently constructing a new national data centre (PDN) in Bekasi and will build another two in Batam and Nusantara capital city (IKN), Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Coordinating Minister Hadi Tjahjanto has stated.