Indonesia

Indonesia and Vietnam have completed their long-negotiated and pending ratification of their maritime boundaries. While this will probably improve maritime security and help prevent illegal fishing, the agreement will likely cause rifts with China because of the latter’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. President Prabowo Subianto said he was mulling ratifying the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) treaty with …

Not without protest, the Indonesian parliament passed a controversial revision of its military law on Thursday, March 20, allowing greater opportunities for military officers to hold civilian positions. The decision has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups opposed to it for fear that it would threaten democratic achievements and might reignite the ghosts of Suharto’s authoritarianism. With the amended Bill, …

The International Trade and Industry Ministry of Indonesia boldly raised a “no cheap stuff” sign on its entry points, targeting specifically nylon film from trade rival countries of China, Thailand, and Taiwan. Import duties have been slapped on it, and the amount is indeed big. Think of it this way: your favorite local shop is being squeezed out by a …

As part of his state visit to Indonesia, General Secretary To Lam made history in bilateral cooperative relations in science and technology with the formalization of the major advances between the governments of Vietnam and Indonesia. The Minister of Science and Technology, Nguyen Manh Hung, and his Indonesian counterpart, Brian Yuliarto, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, signed and …

Due to declining consumer expenditure, Indonesia’s economy is going through a rough patch. Prices fell for two months, indicating that Indonesians are cutting back on their shopping. Rising job losses cause families to justify every purchase made. With the advent of Ramadan, the expectation of many to save up rather than spend on luxury goods may prevail. Deflation and Job …

The copyrights claim has become one of the biggest issues for the artists around the globe and ignites a serious friction within the music industry. One such incident happened to the Indonesian singer Agnez Mo and she has been instructed to pay a fine of 1.5 billion IDR by the Commercial Court for performing a song of the composer Ari …

The distribution of PKH Social Assistance 2025 has been budgeted at IDR 504.7 trillion by the Ministry of Social Affairs under the Family Hope Program which aims to help the families of poor and vulnerable, pregnant women, school-age children, elderly citizens, and people with disabilities. Distribution Schedule of PKH Social Assistance 2025 Phase 1: January, February, March Phase 2: April, …

The notable INACRAFT 2025 event kicked off on February 5, 2025 and will continue till February 9 at the Jakarta International Convention Center. In commemorating the 25th anniversary of INACRAFT, the organiser of this event ASEPHI (Association of Exporters and Producers of Indonesian Handicrafts) has adopted the theme ‘Sustainability and Collaboration’ which aims to bolster the partnerships among stakeholders and …

The DTKS is launched by the Indonesian government which aims to provide social welfare services and empowerment to the poor and vulnerable people. The data are sourced from the APBN and APBD to the community both family and individual based. To check your name whether it is registered or not you can check via cell phone on the Ministry of …

Bahlil Lahadalia, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced the reasons behind the barring of LPG sales at grocery stores and the retailers which was made effective from February 1, 2025. It is reported that it will be available at official Pertamina bases. The residents from various regions claim that this could be a difficult task for …