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11 Billionaires Involved in Indonesia's Palm Oil Industry
As the world's largest palm oil producer, Indonesia has fostered many billionaires who have risen through this industry. The following is a compilation based on Forbes rankings and related sources: 1. Martua Sitorus: Co-founded Wilmar in 1991, once owned the world's largest pa...
China and Indonesia Reach a Series of Strategic Cooperation Agreements
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs recently reported on the achievements of strategic cooperation with China. The two sides signed Memorandums of Understanding involving strategic industrial projects with a total investment of IDR 36.4 trillion. The projects will b...
China Invests IDR 36.4 Trillion in Batang Industrial Zone
Indonesia and China recently signed Memorandums of Understanding for 16 projects, with investments reaching IDR 36.4 trillion, involving the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" (TCTP) program. The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs stated that the projects will be implemented ...
Indonesia's Alumina Production to Increase to Two Million Tons
PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) plans to develop the second phase of the Mempawah Alumina Refinery (SGAR Phase 2) in West Kalimantan as an expansion of SGAR Phase 1, targeting operations by 2028. The company's General Manager stated that Phase 1 has an annual capacity o...
Indonesian Government Plans to Improve National Transport Infrastructure
Indonesia has set ambitious goals for national infrastructure and connectivity. The Coordinating Minister stated at the 2025 Transport Summit that connectivity is not just about physical construction but reflects the nation's commitment to leaving no region behind. Targets inc...
Indonesian Company LCP Invests in Building a Plastic Factory
Lintas Citra Pratama (LCP) invests USD 300 million (approximately IDR 5.01 trillion) to build a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) factory in Cilegon with an annual capacity of 720,000 tons. The plant will be located on land owned by PT Merak Chemical Indonesia (MCCI), aiming to...
Mining Industry Development Drives Indonesia's Economic Growth
The mining industry is not only a base for strategic mineral production but also drives local economic growth, contributing approximately 8.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making it the fifth-largest sector supporting the economic structure. Economists point out that t...
Indonesia Opens Tenders for Waste-to-Energy Plants in Four Cities
The Indonesia Future Energy Investment Authority (BPI Danantara) announced the opening of the first phase of tenders for waste-to-energy plant (PLTSa) projects in four cities (Bogor, Bekasi, Denpasar, and Yogyakarta). This is part of the government's vigorous push for waste-to...
Indonesia Plans to Build Waste-to-Energy Plants in Seven Locations
State Electricity Company (PLN) reveals that building waste-to-energy plants (PLTSa) in seven locations requires a large supply of waste. To achieve an installed capacity of 197.4 MW, up to 12,000 tons of waste must be processed daily. The President Director of PLN stated that...
Indonesian Court Rules on Land Rights Duration for New Capital
The Constitutional Court (MK) recently ruled on a review of land rights duration in Law No. 21 of 2023 concerning the New Capital (IKN), emphasizing that national development cannot override the constitution. The constitution stipulates that land, water, and natural resources ...
Indonesia Issues New Regulations on Rare Earth Metals
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently signed Ministerial Regulation No. 18 of 2025, implementing Government Regulation No. 39 of 2025 (amending Government Regulation No. 96 of 2021), governing the management of rare earth elements (LTJ) and other metal minerals...
Individuals and Cooperatives in Indonesia Can Apply for Mining Permits
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently signed Ministerial Regulation No. 18 of 2025, which serves as the basis for local governments to manage Community Mining Permits (IPR), applicable to individuals and cooperatives. The regulation stipulates that the Communit...