Indonesia targets 34 percent renewables in energy mix by end of 2034
The lagging progress has also prompted the government to slash its target on renewable energy contributions to the national energy mix from initially 23 percent by the end of 2025…
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Not just a fix: Indonesia’s coffee chains are brewing a cultural movement
Affordable, familiar and rooted in local pride, Indonesians are turning to homegrown coffee chains for more than a caffeine fix.
Bali drug trial of three Brits facing death penalty begins
Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017.
Wage subsidies doubled, electricity discount canceled in Indonesia’s stimulus shake-up
Eligible beneficiaries include around 17.3 million workers earning up to Rp 3.5 million a month and some 565,000 “honorary teachers”, a term commonly used for honorarium-based…
Indonesia’s inflation slows in May as food prices fall
With inflation sitting well within the central bank target, it could open room for further monetary easing to support economy recovery, though it will likely remain cautious amid…
Indonesia barely holds onto trade surplus in April, exports to US down sharply
The country has recorded its lowest trade surplus since it began a rally five years ago as industries restock goods in anticipation of rising risks from United States import…
Indonesia seeks enhanced trade, investment ties with Bangladesh
Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir made the remarks during a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on Monday, June 2. Their…
Stunting declines in Indonesia, but underlying risks remain
Although the 19.8 percent prevalence is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 2024 target set by the National Development Planning Agency, it still represents an estimated 4.48…
Indonesia’s coal exports dip amid weak demand, price dispute
The country's coal exports dropped 6.43 percent to 160 million tonnes in the January-April period of 2025, driven by weaker demand from China and India.
Bali to ban production of bottled water under 1 litre
A 2019 study revealed that Bali generates 1.6 million tonnes of trash per year with around 303,000 tonnes of plastic waste. However, only some 48 percent of Bali’s waste is…