Millions of Indonesians to strike over 2024 minimum wage: Unions
Labour unions demanded last month that the minimum wage be raised by 15 percent next year in response to the country’s improved economy.
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US to send trade delegations to Indonesia on semiconductors
This was laid under an agreement called the US-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, following bilateral talks between US President Joe Biden and President Jokowi on…
Plunging popularity of Bahasa among Australian students could hurt future ties with Indonesia
The startlingly low intake at the university is part of a worrying trend that has played out across Australia at universities and schools. Of Australia’s more than 40…
China can help Indonesia in clean energy shift
According to a Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan document, Indonesia needs at least $96.1 billion between 2023 and 2030 to finance projects that would help transition to…
US, Indonesia elevate relations, but some hurdles remain
The elevation marks a new level in a relationship that has at times been touchy, with concerns among some US senators over labour rights and environmental standards in Indonesia.
Combating money laundering
Overall, Financial Action Task Force membership will help Indonesia improve its institutional capacity and anti-money laundering regime to fight dirty money and track criminals.
Coal phase-out scheme draws minimal JETP funding
According to the draft investment plan, only around US$1.5 billion of the $21.5 billion total pledged for Indonesia’s JETP is designated for the early retirement and managed…
Chinese brands highlight huge Indonesian market potential
Jim Zhang, CEO of Oppo Indonesia, said: "Indonesia has a population of nearly 280 million with about 5 million babies born every year. From the age structure of the consumer…
Indonesia rises revenue target and seeks less debt issuance in 2023 state budget
The increase set in the regulation is attributed to income taxes that were increased by 12 percent to Rp 1.04 quadrillion in the revised budget, contributed to from across all…
Religious figures, activists call for dialogue to end violence in Papua
Incidents of violence continue in Papua as a result of conflict between armed separatist groups and the military and police.