Indonesia’s demographic bonus and the productivity imperative

ndonesia is currently experiencing a demographic bonus, meaning a period when the working-age population significantly outnumbers dependents. With 70.1 percent of its 280 million citizens in the productive age group and a total labor force of 152.1 million …

Trade minister sanguine about stronger Indonesia-Pakistan relations

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso expressed optimism that strong relations between Indonesia and Pakistan would continue to develop and mutually benefit the two countries. The minister made these remarks during the celebration of …

19 South Korean Firms to Increase Investment by Rp30tn in Indonesia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Nineteen South Korean companies are set to ramp up their investments in Indonesia by an additional US$1.7 billion, or approximately Rp30 trillion, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. The companies …

Bank Indonesia Withdraws Four Banknote Denominations

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bank Indonesia (BI) has withdrawn four denominations of rupiah banknotes from circulation, issued in 1979, 1980, and 1982. The central bank also urged the public to exchange these banknotes by the specified deadline. "BI reminds …

Indonesia, Japan explore cooperation in agricultural technology

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and Japan expressed their readiness to explore cooperation in agricultural technology to mitigate the risks posed by climate change, Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced on Tuesday. The cooperation was …

What Pope Francis’ teachings on reconciliation signify for Indonesia

Pope Francis has passed away, but his legacy as a pope of reconciliation and peace will continue to be remembered and celebrated. The pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, due to complications from a stroke and heart failure. As the …

Indonesia minister says LG to invest another $1.7 billion in battery factory

JAKARTA (Reuters) - South Korea's LG group remains committed to Indonesia and will increase its investment in a battery cell factory by $1.7 billion, raising total investment in the project to $2.8 billion, Indonesia's investment minister said on …

Indonesia’s Danantara nears $1t, boosting key industries

Indonesia strengthens efforts against US deportation

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government is preparing for the possible deportation of its citizens from the United States, following stricter immigration policies imposed by US President Donald Trump. The government held a coordination meeting in …

Hasan Nasbi Resigns as Head of Indonesia's Presidential Communication Office

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Hasan Nasbi has resigned from his role as Head of the Presidential Communication Office, with his resignation letter delivered to President Prabowo Subianto through Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya and State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi. …