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Phase II will be supported by a 48.8 trillion IDR (approximately 2.8 billion USD) allocation from the state budget.

Phase II will be supported by a 48.8 trillion IDR (approximately 2.8 billion USD) allocation from the state budget.

The project aims to convert organic waste into clean hydrogen, establishing a circular hydrogen economy in the region.

Indonesia is the world's biggest producer of the edible oil used in making foods such as cakes, chocolate, and margarine as well as cosmetics, soap and shampoo, accounting for more than half of the global supply.

Mujab emphasised that food security is a national security priority, especially given global conflicts and supply chain disruptions. Countries with surplus rice are prioritising domestic needs before exporting, adding challenges to Indonesia’s import strategy.

The US withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will not reduce the nine other countries' commitment to support Indonesia to achieve the net-zero target date by 2060.

The US withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will not reduce the nine other countries' commitment to support Indonesia to achieve the net-zero target date by 2060.

Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs has identified over 200 potential sites for the establishment of people’s schools (Sekolah Rakyat), a programme designed to provide free, quality education to children from economically disadvantaged families.

Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs has identified over 200 potential sites for the establishment of people’s schools (Sekolah Rakyat), a programme designed to provide free, quality education to children from economically disadvantaged families.

Experts held that the state visit to Indonesia and official visits to the ASEAN Secretariat and Singapore by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam from March 9-13 achieved all the set objectives at a high level, with the most notable accomplishment being the upgrade of Vietnam’s relations with the two countries.

Vietnam and Indonesia share a long-standing friendship, common interests, and similar viewpoints. As active ASEAN members, both nations see strong potential to further strengthen their bilateral ties.

The two leaders expressed their delight at the strong, practical, and effective development of the relations between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the MPR, both bilaterally and multilaterally, calling the legislative relationship a crucial component of the overall ties between the two countries.

A primary measure to reach this goal is the closure of landfill sites still operating with open dumping systems.

The establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership is a historic milestone which opens up a new era for bilateral cooperation via all channels and in all aspects, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Party General Secretary To Lam underlined that Vietnam always attaches great importance to and gives top priority to relations with Indonesia, a leading important country in the region.

Vietnam is committed to creating the best possible conditions for foreign businesses, including Indonesian enterprises, to invest and operate stably and sustainably in the country, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

Party General Secretary To Lam commended the Vietnamese community in Indonesia who, though smaller than in some other countries, have worked diligently, achieved business success, and made positive contributions to their host society.

The trip underscores the importance the Vietnamese Party and State attach to relations with neighbouring countries in the region, including two key partners —Indonesia and Singapore, while highlighting Vietnam's proactive, responsible, and innovative spirit, with practical contributions toward realising ASEAN’s shared aspirations for the future.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse will pay a state visit to Indonesia, an official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat based in the country, and an official visit to Singapore from March 9-13.

Indonesia remains heavily dependent on coal and is one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters. However, President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to phase out coal-fired power generation within 15 years and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.