Indonesia to Halt Rice Imports in 2025: President Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia will cease rice imports in 2025, supported by nearly 2 million tons of reserves in Bulog warehouses. Learn more!
Category 'Economy'
Economy
Economy
Indonesia to Join Global Economic Blocs to Boost National Economy
President Prabowo Subianto has confirmed Indonesia’s plan to join major global economic blocs, including BRICS and the OECD, to advance national economic interests. Learn more!
Economy
Government Ensures Stable Food Supplies, Prices for Year-End Festivities
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan confirmed on Monday (2/12/2024) that food supplies and prices in Indonesia are secure as the year-end holiday season approaches. Read more!
Economy
Kadin Urges Businesses to Prevent Layoffs After Minimum Wage Increase
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged employers to avoid layoffs following the government’s decision to raise the provincial minimum wage by 6.5% for 2025. Learn more!
Economy
Government to Form Task Force Following 6.5% Minimum Wage Increase
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced plans to establish a Task Force on Layoffs in response to the recent 6.5% increase in the provincial minimum wage for 2025. Learn more!
Economy
Indonesia Halts Mutton Import Recommendations to Protect Local Farmers
Ministry of Agriculture has temporarily suspended mutton import recommendations to safeguard local farmers from the impact of cheap imported meat, particularly from Australia. Read more!
Economy
Manpower Minister to Issue Regulation on 6.5% Minimum Wage Increase
Minister of Manpower Yassierli announced that the Ministry of Manpower will soon release a regulation on the 6.5% increase in the national minimum wage for 2025. Read more!
Economy
President Prabowo Allocates Rp 10,000 Daily for Nutritional Meals for Children and Pregnant Women
President Prabowo Subianto has announced a daily budget of Rp 10,000 per child or pregnant woman for a free nutritious meal program to enhance family welfare, particularly benefiting workers and their dependents. Read more!
Economy
President Prabowo Announces 6.5% National Minimum Wage Increase for 2025
President Prabowo Subianto has announced a 6.5% average increase in Indonesia’s national minimum wage for 2025 . Discover more!
Economy
Minister Yusril Orders Immigration Ministry to Address Barriers to Foreign Investment
The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections is directed to resolve administrative hurdles impeding foreign investments in Indonesia. Discover more!
Economy
Customs Office Foils Attempt to Ship 102 Unlicensed iPhones 16
ustoms Office officials at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have intercepted 102 units of the iPhone 16 being smuggled without proper licensing in November .
Economy
Garuda Indonesia to Lower Domestic Airfares for Year-End Holidays
Garuda Indonesia announced it will reduce domestic airfare prices from 19 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 to accommodate increased demand during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
