Special Economic Zones Set to be Growth Drivers

According to Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, Special Economic Zones (SEZ) will serve as the foundation for the country’s economic growth under the next government, Antara News is reporting. “With the SEZs, we expect the economy to grow faster in the next 5 to 10 years,” he stated at a press conference
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MotoGP Stars Parade Through Mataram

Antara News is reporting that a parade of MotoGP racers on several arterial roads in Mataram drew large crowds on Wednesday (25/9/24,) including Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Fabio Quartararo, Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini, Pedro Acosta, Franco Morbidelli, Maverick Vinales, Alex Rins, and Indonesia’s own Moto2 racer, Mario Aji. Held to promote the Mandalika Grand Prix,
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Downstream Investment on the Rise 

According to reporting from Antara News, Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment has recorded an increase in the realization of investment in Indonesia’s downstreaming sector in the last five years. The ministry’s deputy for investment climate development, Riyatno, said on Wednesday (25/9/24,) that in 2019, investment realization in the basic metal industry, metal goods, non-machinery and equipment
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Indonesia, Portugal Explore Enhancing Cooperation

Antara News is reporting that Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Jerry Sambuaga, held a bilateral meeting with Portugal’s Secretary of State for Economy, Joao Rui Ferreira, in Lisbon, Portugal on Wednesday (25/9/24,), to discuss efforts to enhance economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, saying that “we will also explore the potential for cooperation
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Two Foreign-Owned Resorts Closed in East Kalimantan

Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has sealed two foreign-owned resorts on Maratua Island and Nabucco Island in East Kalimantan, for lacking the required permits, according to reporting from Tempo. “We took action because, after inspection, we found out that one of the foreign-owned resorts has its permits expired, while the other has no permits,” The
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Pertagas Wins at 2024 Asian Impact Awards

PT Pertamina Gas (Pertagas), as an affiliate of Pertamina Gas Sub Holding, won 6 international awards at the 2024 Asian Impact Awards organized by La Tofi School of CSR and Portman Education in Selangor, Malaysia, according to reporting from Antara News. Pertamina Gas Corporate Secretary Muhammad Baron, in a statement in Jakarta, Monday (23/9/24,) expressed
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International Book Fair Begins in Jakarta

Antara News are reporting that the Indonesian Publishing Community (IKAPI) is inviting everyone to participate in the Indonesia International Book Fair (IIBF) 2024, scheduled for September 25 to 29 in Jakarta. In a statement from the IIBF organizers on Tuesday (24/9/24,) it was announced that the book fair will feature a book exhibition, book launches,
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