The Australian Prime Minister’s visit to Makassar underscores the importance of a part of Indonesia which is a focus for the Australia-Indonesia Centre’s economic and social research projects.
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When COVID-19 cases were first found in Indonesia, regional leaders such as Jakarta’s governor set up social distancing and work-from-home policies, closed government office buildings and encouraged companies to implement social distancing and remote working.
The pandemic and subsequent restrictions forced millions of Indonesians to change their lifestyles and turn to technology to help with their day-to-day activities.
The digital economy, commodities and international trade in Southeast Asia were discussed during a webinar organised by the Asia Society.
With 180 million young people in Indonesia ready to join the workforce in 2030, the number of creators is expected to explode as many of them aspire to become artists, writers and Youtubers.
Energy giant Petronas has started the tender ball rolling for the pre-front-end engineering and design contract for the proposed development of its Hidayah oil discovery off Indonesia.
An Indonesian farm-to-table e-commerce start-up that gives fishermen direct access to global consumers, fetching fair prices for their catch, has become a multi-million company, working with more than 26,000 fishermen across 150 fishing communities.
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo urged the swift implementation of the world’s largest trade bloc backed by China, just a few days after the launch of a new economic grouping in the Indo-Pacific region led by the U.S.
Indonesia’s biggest tech company PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk is seeking approval to issue a maximum amount of 118.44 billion of shares worth around 10% of its total capital through a private placement.
Located in one of the coolest suburbs of Richmond, two Indonesians Barry Susanto and Erwin Chandra bring the warmth of the warung kopi (Indonesian coffee joint) to Warkop Melbourne, a coffee and sandwich shop.
Tesla has reportedly agreed to build a battery and electric vehicle factory in Indonesia, according to the country’s head of investments.
Indonesia’s largest business lobby is urging unity among leading rich and developing nations to overcome global economic issues.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Saturday in Texas to discuss potential investments and technology.
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to establish a nickel-based EV battery supply chain, Benchmark Minerals Intelligence says.
A surge in coal prices is driving a wave of bank loans to miners in Indonesia, the world’s fifth-largest coal producer and top exporter.
Ocean views and beach resorts are attracting a new kind of tourist to the island.
