Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono asked the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to adopt a firmer and more assertive stance in defending international law and revitalizing multilateralism during the 51st OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration and reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to an independent and active foreign policy during his address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025 on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has distanced itself from Raihan, a man who testified in a high-profile trial on the alleged protection of illegal online gambling sites by the then Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo, now Komdigi) in 2023.
Indonesia and Russia sealed a number of agreements in a ceremony held at the Konstantinovsky Palace, St. Petersburg, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, opening a new chapter in bilateral partnership, spanning across education, transport, digital development, and strategic investment.
PT Bumi Resources (BUMI), a subsidiary of Bakrie Group, and one of Indonesia’s largest mining companies, is set to acquire Australian gold and copper mining firm Wolfram Limited in a diversification move worth Rp350 billion (US$21 million).
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Indonesia inaugurated on Thursday, June 19, 2025 its largest and first integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility, PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia (TMAI), located in the Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java.
Following the recent designation of Kebumen in Central Java as a UNESCO Global Geopark, Medco Group’s subsidiary PT Semen Gombong has formally canceled its plans to develop a cement factory in the regency.
Indonesia faces a massive funding gap in its bid to develop infrastructure by 2029, requiring a total of US$625.37 billion (Rp10,154 trillion) to meet national development goals, said Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Indonesian investment powerhouse Danantara is set to allocate 20 percent of its total capital for overseas ventures as part of its long-term strategy to grow into a global business player and the remaining 80 percent for strategic domestic projects, with a strong emphasis on national priority sectors.
The outbreak of war between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has triggered a dramatic spike in global oil prices, surpassing US$100 per barrel, sending shockwaves through energy-importing nations like Indonesia, placing immense pressure on the country’s State budget and simultaneously threatening inflation and currency stability, an expert says.
Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has announced growing investor interest in Indonesia’s seaweed downstreaming program, with State inestment management agency Daya Anagara Nusantara (Danantara) among the companies looking to invest.
The Indonesian government offered nine strategic infrastructure projects worth a total of Rp90 trillion (US$5.5 billion) to both domestic and international investors during the 2025 International Conference on Infrastructure (ICI) held in Jakarta on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, commended Japan’s strategic approach to navigating U.S trade tariffs, noting its relevance to Indonesia’s own negotiations with Washington during a bilateral meeting held in Paris, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Paris time.
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PT Bumi Resources (BUMI), a subsidiary of Bakrie Group, and one of Indonesia’s largest mining companies, is set to acquire Australian gold and copper mining firm Wolfram Limited in a diversification move worth Rp350 billion (US$21 million).
Indonesia inaugurated on Thursday, June 19, 2025 its largest and first integrated solar cell and module manufacturing facility, PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia (TMAI), located in the Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java.
PT RMK Energy (RMKE), a listed coal logistics service provider, is planning to issue its first phase of Sustainable Bonds I 2025, targeting a total issuance of Rp1.5 trillion (US$91 million). In the initial phase, the company aims to raise Rp500 billion through bonds offered in two series.
The imposition of strict regulations for directors of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is seen as a positive development for Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) for they will allow the agency to sharpen its focus on performance and integrity.
State-owned energy company subholding, PT Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), has acquired a 20 percent stake in Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), a leading renewable energy developer in the Philippines, through a share subscription agreement valued at US$120 million.
Operations at PT Semen Gresik’s cement plant in Gunem, Rembang Regency, Central Java have ground to a halt following a dispute with the village administration of Tegaldowo over access to a key mining route.
The Ministry of Environment has uncovered a series of serious environmental violations at the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) − a major nickel-based industrial zone spanning 2,000 hectares (ha) in Central Sulawesi − including illegal land clearing, unlicensed facilities, improper waste disposal, and dangerously high pollution levels.
The Ministry of Environment has secured a legal victory against two nickel mining firms − PT James & Armando Pundimas (PT JAP) and PT Bhima Amarta Mining (PT BAM) − for illegal mining activities in protected forest areas of North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi.
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Sofyan A. Djalil was born in 1953 in Aceh. Djalil is the Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning of Indonesia. He was a very persistent person at a young age to reach his goals, that persistence made him successful in studying at the University of Indonesia (UI). At UI, he studied Business Law and graduated in 1984. He then met his future wife, Dr. Ir. Ratna Megawangi, M.Sc. and has 3 children.
Siti Nurbaya Bakar was born in 1956 in Jakarta to Mochamad Bakar and Sri Banon. She is the current Minister of Environment and Forestry. Her father is a retired Betawi Police officer and his mother is from Lambung. Siti is married to Rusli Rachman and has two children: Meitra Mivida NR and Ananda Tohpati.
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno was born in 1969 in Riau, Indonesia. Uno is the current Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. During his childhood, he met with Erick Thohir and was in the same elementary school as a schoolmate. Sandiaga Uno was an undergraduate of Wichita State University in the United States, he graduated with a cum laude. He continued his university education in the United States at George Washington University in 1990 after receiving a paid scholarship from William Soerjadjaja and graduated with an MBA in 1992 and a GPA 4.00.
Wahyu Sakti Trenggono was born in Semarang in 1962, He is the current Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Trenggono is a person who focuses on business development. He attended a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1986, after which he continued his Masters in Management at the Bandung Institute of Technology.
Mohammad Ridwan Kamil called Kang Emil or Ridwan was born in Bandung in 1971. Kamil is the Governor of West Java since 2018. He is the son of a husband and wife Dr. Atje Misbach, S. H. and Dra. Tjutju Sukaesih. Ridwan is the second of five children. Ridwan has a family, he is married to Atalia Praratya Kamil and has children Camillia Laetitia Azzahra and Emmiril Khan Mumtadz.
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Indonesia’s Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has issued a public warning regarding the potential merger between tech giants Grab and GoTo, emphasizing the importance of compliance with national competition laws.
The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) has intercepted a wooden vessel suspected of smuggling tin ore without proper documentation in the northern waters of the Karimata Strait, near Lingga Island, Riau Islands Province, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for the execution of 11 illegal gold miners in Yahukimo, Papua, while alleging the casualties as soldiers disguising themselves as gold miners in a mission to infiltrate their operational areas.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Task Force for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens Abroad, in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassies in Bangkok and Yangon, evacuated 169 more Indonesian citizens from Myawaddy, Myanmar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
The Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) intercepted an attempted smuggling of 60,000 baby lobsters in the waters near D Island, Thousands Island regency, Jakarta, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has named seven individuals − four are top officials within PT Pertamina Group and the other three are business partners − as suspects in a corruption case related to mismanagement of crude oil and refinery products at the State energy company, its subholdings and contractors during the 2018-2023 period.
The National Police’s Directorate of General Crimes Investigation has raised the status of the 30-kilometer sea barrier case of Tangerang waters in Banten Province from preliminary investigation (penyelidikan) to comprehensive investigation (penyidikan) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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President Prabowo Subianto has ruled that the four contested islands in northern Sumatra will fall under the administrative jurisdiction Aceh Province in a decisive move to resolve a prolonged territorial dispute.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is considering invoking Law No. 24/1956 and the 2005 Helsinki Peace Agreement as legal and political references in the ongoing territorial dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra over four contested islands.
Experts have emphasized that the economic framework developed by Prof. Soemitro Djojohadikoesoemo − known as “Sumitronomic” − is still relevant amid today’s global geopolitical and economic challenges.
President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to become an Honorary Councilor of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), said PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir.
The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has announced its new national leadership for the 2025–2030 term, following the First Syura Council Deliberation held in Jakarta on June 3-4, 2025.
The latest survey by Indonesia Political Opinion (IPO), conducted in May 2025, reveals that President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian Military (TNI) remain the most trusted institutions in the country − reflecting a continuing trend in public confidence and little change compared to previous periods.
Gadjah Mada State University (UGM) has confirmed its readiness to attend a court-ordered mediation session scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Sleman District Court, Yogyakarta in relation with a civil lawsuit challenging the authenticity of former President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s undergraduate diploma.
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono asked the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to adopt a firmer and more assertive stance in defending international law and revitalizing multilateralism during the 51st OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration and reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to an independent and active foreign policy during his address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025 on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Indonesia and Russia sealed a number of agreements in a ceremony held at the Konstantinovsky Palace, St. Petersburg, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, opening a new chapter in bilateral partnership, spanning across education, transport, digital development, and strategic investment.
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday evening, June 18, 2025, for a visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is part of the efforts to bolster strategic partnership between Indonesia and Russia and his participation in the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Indonesia and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties across political, economic, and strategic fronts, as Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, June 16, 2025 ahead of President Prabowo Subianto’s upcoming state visit to Russia.
Indonesia expresses deep concern over the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, urging all parties to exercise restraint to avoid further deterioration of regional stability.
In a move to enhance economic cooperation and attract more investment from the European Union (EU), the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Investment Coordinaing Board (BKPM) has launched the EU Desk following the signing of a Cooperation Statement with the Delegation of the European Union to Indonesia.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, met with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the first day of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) in Paris, France on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, marking a strengthened Indonesia-U.S. dialog, particularly on trade and investment.
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono asked the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to adopt a firmer and more assertive stance in defending international law and revitalizing multilateralism during the 51st OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration and reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to an independent and active foreign policy during his address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025 on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Indonesia and Russia sealed a number of agreements in a ceremony held at the Konstantinovsky Palace, St. Petersburg, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, opening a new chapter in bilateral partnership, spanning across education, transport, digital development, and strategic investment.
President Prabowo Subianto, who is on a State visit to Russia, expressed profound gratitude to the Russian government for facilitating Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS.
Indonesia, alongside 23 other Muslim-majority nations, issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s military assault on Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further destabilization in the Middle East.
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday evening, June 18, 2025, for a visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is part of the efforts to bolster strategic partnership between Indonesia and Russia and his participation in the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Indonesia has raised the alert status at its embassy in Tehran to the highest level and is preparing for possible evacuation of over 380 citizens residing in Iran, following intensifying Israeli military strikes in the region.
Global oil prices continued their upward trend on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, driven by growing fears that the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt vital energy supply chains, particularly in the Middle East.
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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has distanced itself from Raihan, a man who testified in a high-profile trial on the alleged protection of illegal online gambling sites by the then Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo, now Komdigi) in 2023.
French Minister of Foreign Trade Laurent Saint-Martin met with Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Application Meutya Hafid on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, , discussing progress update of the National Data Center (PDN-1).
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is reviewing cooperation in building a joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in ASEAN along with China, considered to be the largest in terms of cooperation in developing digital infrastructure.
Meutya V. Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi), representing President Prabowo Subianto, is attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AIAS) Meeting in Paris, France on Monday, February 10-11, 2025.
Hacker Bjorka, who shook Indonesia in 2022 and 2023 when the nation had yet to completely free from the Covid 19 pandemic, now returns with an X account revealing that several private and state-owned banks in Indonesia, such as BCA, BNI, BSI, Bank Mandiri and the Central Bank (BI) will be the next targets of ransomware hacker groups.
The Indonesian and Indian governments have formalized cooperation in the digital sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has distanced itself from Raihan, a man who testified in a high-profile trial on the alleged protection of illegal online gambling sites by the then Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo, now Komdigi) in 2023.
Agribusiness giant Wilmar Group clarifies that the fund transfer following the seizure of Rp11.8 trillion (US$720 million) by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in connection with the CPO export corruption case was not an admission of guilt, but a guarantee deposit requested by prosecutors as the appeal process is underway.
The Jakarta Corruption Court has sentenced Zarof Ricar, a former senior official at the Supreme Court, to 16 years in prison for his involvement in a major corruption case, including bribery and accepting illicit gratuities during his tenure.
Five corporate subsidiaries under the Wilmar Group have returned a total of Rp11.88 trillion (US$730 million) to the government in a major corruption case related to the 2022 issuance of crude palm oil (CPO) export permits.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh have facilitated the repatriation of the body of an Indonesian migrant worker, identified as MF, who worked in the online gambling sector in Cambodia.
A new analysis by the Energy Shift Institute (ESI) has recommended that Indonesian coal companies should accelerate their shift toward energy transition while market conditions still allow.
Indonesia holds the world’s second-highest potential for solar energy development on former and soon-to-be-depleted coal mine lands, with an estimated capacity of 59.45 gigawatts (GW), according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Yet, to date, the country has only announced plans to develop 600 megawatts (MW) of solar projects on such sites.
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PT Galva Technologies Tbk (GLVA) has planned to allocate IDR 80 billion of Capex for 2023 to strengthen the company's recurring income through managed services business model.
PT Supreme Energy Muara Laboh (SEML), a joint company between PT Supreme Energy Sumatera, Sumitomo Corporation and Inpex Geothermal Ltd, signed an amandement of power purchase agreement (PPA) with State power utility PT PLN on December 23, 2024 to develop units 2 and 3 (140 MW) of Muara Laboh geothermal located in South Solok regency, West Sumatra province.
The House of Representatives’ (DPR) Trade and State-owned Enterprises Commission VI has welcomed the appointment of Maroef Sjamsoeddin as President Director of MIND ID, citing his capacity to address governance challenges within the MIND ID Group.
World Wide Fund (WWF) Indonesia, through the “Signing Blue” initiative, has set up partnership with 100 companies in the marine tourism sector to support the sustainability of coastal and marine resources and increase the blue economy in Indonesia.
