Indonesia

Indonesia tightens management of crypto transaction floors

September 23, 2022 | 14:00

Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade plans to issue a new rule to manage crypto transaction floors, requiring two-thirds of directors and commissioners at crypto firms to be its citizens and reside in the country.

Vietnam earn ticket to 2023 AFC U20 Asian Cup finals despite loss against Indonesia

September 19, 2022 | 11:13

Vietnam, despite losing 2-3 against host Indonesia in the last match of Group F on September 18, won a slot in the 2023 AFC U20 Asian Cup finals as one of the best second-placed teams.

Indonesia’s inflation could surpass GDP growth

September 16, 2022 | 08:00

Indonesia could potentially record higher inflation than economic growth in the third quarter of this year, said Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto on September 14.

Indonesia surpasses Thailand, Malaysia in tourism index

September 15, 2022 | 14:49

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan has said Indonesia's Travel and Tourism Development Index score increased, from 4.2 to 4.4 and rose from the 44th ranking to 32nd.

Indonesian parliament adopts RCEP

September 12, 2022 | 09:44

Indonesia’s parliament on August 30 passed a law cementing the country’s membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), making it the latest Southeast Asian nation to join the world’s biggest trade bloc.

Indonesia begins first phase of new capital city development project

September 05, 2022 | 07:10

Indonesia’ Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) has started Phase 1 of the development of its new National Capital City (IKN) Nusantara located on East Kalimantan by signing a 19-package contract worth 5.3 trillion IDR (356 million USD) for 2022.

Indonesia considers imposition of tax on nickel exports this year

August 22, 2022 | 20:08

Indonesia may impose a tax on nickel exports this year, as the country, the biggest producer of the electric-vehicle battery metal, looks to refine more at home, according to President Joko Widodo.

Indonesia confirms first case of monkeypox

August 22, 2022 | 14:58

Indonesia has recorded its first case of monkeypox - an international traveller returning home from a country with confirmed cases.

Indonesia plans to hike fuel prices next week: Minister

August 20, 2022 | 15:06

Indonesian President Joko Widodo may announce a fuel price hike next week to reduce spending on energy subsidies, said Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan on August 19.

Indonesia launches new banknotes

August 18, 2022 | 22:23

Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia (BI) have launched seven new banknotes to mark the country’s 77th independence anniversary (August 17).

Fostering Indonesia-Vietnam friendship through the love for motorbikes

August 10, 2022 | 12:38

Wonderful Indonesia Motorbike Touring 2022 has carried a special mission of promoting tourism and Indonesian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

Indonesia, RoK to enhance cooperation in different fields

July 26, 2022 | 09:12

President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk-yeol will hold a summit with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo in Seoul this week and discuss cooperation in defence, infrastructure and other areas, Korean National Security Adviser Kim Sung-han said on July 25.