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VP Gibran urges subsidies to curb inflation in traditional markets

Denpasar, Feb. 13 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stressed the importance of providing subsidies for staple commodity merchants at traditional markets to address price volatility a... Read More


Indonesia accelerates push for world class universities

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is seeking to accelerate the transformation of Indonesian universities toward a World Class University (WCU) st... Read More


Indonesia's Danantara to buy new land 600m from Mecca's Grand Mosque

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, is targeting the expansion of the Hajj Village project in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, by purchasing another plot of land 600 meters from the ... Read More


Indonesia to reveal decision on Martabe gold mine next week: Minister

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the government will reveal the future of the Martabe gold mine in North Sumatra next week. "Next week, God willing, nex... Read More


Luhut confident on tariffs talk result, says Trump respects Prabowo

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- The Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed optimism over the reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US), as US Presiden... Read More


President Prabowo says free meal program to create 1.5 million jobs

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is expected to generate 1.5 million jobs nationwide through its kitchens, combining nutrition suppor... Read More


Indonesia cuts wasteful spending, saves $18 billion in first year

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- President Prabowo Subianto said the government achieved Rp308 trillion (US$18 billion) in budget savings during its first year, redirecting funds to productive programs including t... Read More


Prabowo urges realism in development targets after one year in office

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called on all government aides to take a realistic approach to national development targets while noting achievements and reflecting on shortf... Read More


Glimmer of hope: Aceh flood survivors turn to gold

Southeast Aceh, Aceh, Feb. 13 -- With a layer of cooling powder masking her face, Nadia pans for gold in Bener Berpapah Village, Southeast Aceh, Aceh. The middle-aged woman refuses to let the swelteri... Read More


Indonesia to use digital tools to expand tax base, reduce rates

Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- Indonesia's National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan is pushing for a technology-based tax reform to widen the tax base and allow gradual reductions in tax rates.... Read More