Danantara Trust Fund and Gates Foundation Forge Strategic Partnership
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth platform, Danantara Trust Fund, is taking a bold step into global philanthropy through a strategic collaboration with…
Month: September 2025
Pelindo’s Green Port Initiative Plants 215,200 Mangroves to Strengthen Coastal Ecosystems
Indonesia’s largest port operator, Pelindo, is redefining maritime development through its Green Port initiative—anchored in environmental restoration and community empowerment.…
Manulife Acquires Schroders Indonesia to Strengthen Investment Management
In a landmark move for Indonesia’s financial sector, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management and Schroder Investment Management Limited have announced…
The 2026 State Budget Approved: Allocation Targets Growth, Equity, and Sustainability
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) and the government have officially passed the 2026 State Budget (APBN), setting the fiscal…
Indonesia Challenges EU Deforestation Regulation, Advocates Fair Trade
Indonesia is taking a firm stance against the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), arguing that it risks creating unfair trade…
Indonesia and EU Sign Historic IEU-CEPA Agreement
After nearly a decade of negotiations, Indonesia and the European Union have signed the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA),…
Farizon Auto Enters Indonesia’s EV Market, Partners with Arista Group
China’s leading electric commercial vehicle brand, Farizon Auto, has officially entered the Indonesian automotive market, marking a pivotal moment in…
Free Nutritious Meal Program Creates 600,000 Jobs, Expands Reach to 82.9 Million Beneficiaries
Indonesia’s ambitious Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program is not only tackling food insecurity—it’s rapidly becoming a major driver of employment…
Bank Indonesia Urges Faster Decline in Lending and Deposit Rates
Despite aggressive monetary easing, Indonesia’s banking sector has been slow to pass on lower interest rates to consumers and businesses.…