Indonesian Government to Develop 89 New ‘Strategic’ Projects

Indonesian Government to Develop 89 New ‘Strategic’ Projects

The Indonesian government is to continue developing 89 new projects amid the COVID-19 pandemic, worth USD 94.8 billion from 2020-2024. These projects are additional to the existing 223 national strategic projects. The breakdown of 89 new projects is as follows: 15...
South Korean Firm to Supply Radio System to Indonesian Police

South Korean Firm to Supply Radio System to Indonesian Police

South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1 has won a deal to supply radio system to the Indonesian police. The deal is worth USD 129.4 million and the system is expected to be delivered by 2022. Previously, LIG Nex1 has worked with the Indonesian military and police when it...
Indonesian Government Taking Steps to Lure Relocating US Companies

Indonesian Government Taking Steps to Lure Relocating US Companies

Indonesia is currently in talks with the US government on the potential relocation of American companies operating in China to the country. According to media report, about 20 companies have expressed interest in relocating factories to Indonesia. To attract these...
Indonesia’s Capital to Ban Single-Use Plastics from July 2020

Indonesia’s Capital to Ban Single-Use Plastics from July 2020

The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, will ban single-use plastics starting on 1 July 2020. Based on the new regulation, shopping centers, supermarkets and traditional market must offer environmentally friendly shopping bag as an alternative. Besides offline stores, the...