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VP Gibran gives Kartini Day aid to Papuan mothers

Indonesia, April 22 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka took 100 Papuan mothers shopping in Sorong, Southwest Papua, on Tuesday, giving each a Rp500,000 (US$28) voucher to mark Kartini Day and su... Read More


Indonesia removes EV tax exemptions due to fiscal considerations: govt

Jakarta, April 22 -- Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza cited Indonesia's fiscal conditions as a primary consideration for the government to remove tax exemptions for electric vehicles (EV). How... Read More


Four countries ask for Indonesia's urea, over 750,000 tons sought

Jakarta, April 22 -- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman revealed that four countries have requested Indonesia's urea fertilizer, with total demand reaching at least 750 thousand tons, amid globa... Read More


Banking resilience strong to mitigate impact of war: BI

Jakarta, April 22 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo emphasized that the resilience of the national banking system remains strong enough to mitigate the risks of war in the Middle East. "T... Read More


Indonesia in 'survival mode' amid global uncertainty: finance minister

Jakarta, April 22 -- Indonesia is in "survival mode" amid global uncertainty, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Wednesday. During a symposium in Jakarta, he said President Prabowo Subiant... Read More


Govt strengthens role of 'early adopter' to boost EV market

Jakarta, April 22 -- The Industry Ministry is strengthening the role of early adopters to boost the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market in Indonesia. This strategy is considered crucial for cr... Read More


Japanese tourists can soon use QRIS for inbound transaction: BI

Jakarta, April 22 -- Japanese tourists will soon be able to make inbound transactions in Indonesia using QR Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS), according to Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Filianings... Read More


BGN calls for tighter supply chain oversight for free meal program

Serang, Banten, April 22 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has urged regional heads to tighten control over raw material supply chains to ensure the success of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Pro... Read More


Citizens without proper visa cannot perform Hajj, minister says

Jakarta, April 22 -- Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf emphasized that citizens who insist on traveling to Saudi Arabia without a Hajj visa will not be able to perform the pilgrimage. "... Read More


Indonesia to maintain inflation rate at 2,51 percent: BI

Jakarta, April 22 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Perry Warjiyo is confident that inflation in 2026 and 2027 will remain within the target range of 2.5±1 percent, supported by consistent monetary... Read More