Indonesia Bans Apple Over Local Component Rules
Indonesia has rejected Apple’s proposed $100 million investment plan to lift a sales ban on the iPhone 16. The Southeast Asian nation imposed the ban...
Indonesia Debt Challenges Under Prabowo Leadership
Indonesia faces significant debt challenges as President-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) carry $186 billion in debt. This is a legacy...
Indonesia’s Travel Tourism Visitors Surge, But Recovery Lags
Indonesia’s tourism industry continues to rebound, with international arrivals surpassing 9 million by August 2024. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), 9.1 million foreign...
Indonesia Airport Expansion Boosts Air Transport Infrastructure
Airport infrastructure in Indonesia has experienced significant growth under President Joko Widodo’s administration. Increased air connectivity will unlock new economic potential across the archipelago. Economist...
Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) Terrorist Group Disbands, Urges Peace in Indonesia
Former senior leaders of the defunct terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) have embarked on a nationwide tour to persuade ex-members to disarm and reintegrate into...
Telkomsel Enhances Nusantara Network Service
As a leading digital telecommunications provider in Indonesia, Telkomsel plays a pivotal role in supporting government programs. This includes the 79th Independence Day celebration themed...
President Biden Ends Campaign: ASEAN and Democrats Ponder
In a historic and unexpected move, President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race. Mounting calls from within his own party influenced this...
Prabowo Subianto’s Economic and Fiscal Strategy for Indonesia
President-elect Prabowo Subianto, set to be sworn in on October 20, plans to implement ambitious fiscal policies to drive Indonesia’s economic growth. However, his vision...
Indonesia’s Finance Minister: Prabowo’s Critical Appointment
Indonesia's President-elect, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, is meticulously considering candidates for the crucial position of finance minister. His focus is on seasoned financial experts who can...
Vietnam’s VinFast to promote electric vehicles to Indonesia’s GoJek
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, and Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), an electric taxi operator, have forged an agreement with Indonesia's GoTo to...