Indonesia Launches Paid Internships to Build 20,000 Digital Talents in 2025
Indonesia unveils a Rp 198 billion internship program to train 20,000 digital talents in 2025. Minister Airlangga Hartarto links it to the 2025 Economic Package. Read more.
Category 'Economy'
Economy
Economy
Danantara Eyes Pelita Air–Garuda Merger to Boost Efficiency
Danantara, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth manager, is reviewing a potential Pelita Air–Garuda Indonesia merger to boost efficiency, optimize assets, and strengthen global competitiveness. Read the full story now!
Economy
Agriculture Minister Denies Rice Shortage, Calls It Distribution Shift
Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister says no rice shortage, only a shift to traditional market distribution. National production remains secure. Read more here.
Economy
TikTok Restores “LIVE” Feature in Indonesia After Three-Day Suspension
TikTok restores its “LIVE” feature in Indonesia after a three-day suspension, with SMEs resuming live shopping. Read the full update here.
Economy
Minister Bahlil Denies Fuel Shortage, Urges Private Firms to Partner with Pertamina
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia denies fuel shortage, says national stock is safe and urges private firms to partner with Pertamina instead of seeking extra import quota. Read more.
Economy
TikTok Live Shutdown Won’t Hurt Online Trade: Trade Ministry
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry says TikTok Live shutdown won’t disrupt e-commerce. Transactions run smoothly via partners. Read the full news.
Economy
Bulog Chief Explains Why Subsidized Rice Vanished from Store Shelves
Bulog confirms high demand caused subsided SPHP rice shortages in retail stores and pledges to deliver 1.3 million tons by year-end. Read the full report.
Economy
Jakarta Administration Urges Firms to Apply WFH Amid Mass Protests
Jakarta advises companies to apply flexible WFH policies amid citywide protests. Learn how firms can adapt operations during demonstrations—read the full news.
Economy
Rumors Denied: Minister Airlangga Dismisses Talk of Minister Sri Mulyani Resigning from Cabinet
Minister Airlangga Hartarto denies rumors of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani resigning after her home was looted, confirming she joined a cabinet meeting with President Prabowo. Read more here.
Economy
Mie Gacoan Pays Rp2.2 Billion to End Copyright Dispute with SELMI
Bali Police ends Mie Gacoan–SELMI copyright dispute after Rp2.2 billion royalty payment, closing the case through restorative justice. Read the full story here.
Economy
Indonesia to Roll Out Buyer Verification for Subsidized LPG Cylinders in 2026
Indonesia will launch a new verification system for subsidized LPG 3 kg buyers starting 2026 to prevent misuse and improve targeting. Read the full news here.
Economy
Danantara & China’s GEM Ink $1.42B Nickel Smelter Project in Indonesia
Danantara and China’s GEM sign $1.42B nickel smelter deal to boost Indonesia’s green industry and job creation. Read the full story now.
