Some coal power plants may be labelled ‘green’ in revised classification
Experts have criticised the idea and said such a move would be a major step back in the country's commitment to limit carbon emissions.
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Jokowi calls on big powers not to ‘sharpen rivalries’ at Asean summit
Indonesian President Joko Widodo also said countries have equal responsibility not to create “new conflicts, new tensions, new wars”.
Proposed government control over places of worship draws criticism
Indonesia's Counterterrorism Agency head said the proposed mechanism was drawn from the observation of several countries where governments controlled who could work at houses of…
Hackers breach House of Representatives’ YouTube to promote online gambling
The hackers posted multiple live-streamed videos showing online gambling apps, and changed the channel profile picture to an image of a golden slot machine.
We can’t jump from fossil fuels to renewables, Pertamina says
Instead, the head of Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company said Indonesia needed an energy transition process that was just, affordable and orderly.
Indonesia planning increased rice order from Cambodia
An increase of import of 250,000 tonnes a year will preserve Indonesia's food security, and in turn support Cambodia’s food security infrastructure.
Indonesia’s domestic food supply safe despite declining rice output
President Joko Widodo said on Thursday that food prices in traditional markets were declining following recent increases, with rice being the only exception.
Indonesia focuses on economy, trade in bilateral talks amid ASEAN Summit
On Monday, Jokowi held a series of bilateral meetings in Jakarta, including with the prime ministers of Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Cook Islands.
Indonesia shuts down Suralaya power plant in bid to reduce air pollution
Authorities have been scrambling to reduce pollution in the capital, which has given President Joko Widodo a cough, as Jakarta hosts the 43rd ASEAN Summit from Tuesday to Thursday.
Indonesia joining BRICS? Thanks, but no thanks
While Indonesia shares many of BRICS’ goals, for now, it is pursuing its own path, different from the other major emerging economies.