social dynamics

State-owned public transport company Perum Damri is enhancing its environmentally friendly public transport services, as it has taken delivery of 70 Zhongtong electric buses from China, which are scheduled to be put into operation at the end of June, as part of Damri's efforts to operate 200 electric by the end of the 2025...

The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs has announced that Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have finalized CEPA, a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that took nine years and 19 rounds of negotiations.After meeting with the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, he confirmed that all remaining issues have been resolved...

The Minister of Trade recently revealed that Indonesia's balance of trade surplus in goods has shrunk significantly, reaching the lowest in 60 months. The decline in exports on the one hand is the main cause, firstly due to the impact of the US tariff policy and secondly due to the Ramadan holiday factor. At the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting...

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources said that there are currently about 780,000 households without electricity in Indonesia, spread over 10,068 remote villages. The government is planning to gradually expand access to electricity through PLN's "Village Electricity" program from 2025-2029...

Indonesia is set to export rice to Malaysia after domestic stocks were deemed safe, and President Prabowo has ordered the plan to move forward. Indonesia's plans to export rice to Malaysia are becoming increasingly firm, said Prabowo, deputy agriculture minister...

The current automotive market demand is developing rapidly, new energy vehicles (e.g., electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles) are in the spotlight, and many automotive companies are setting up production plants in Indonesia. The Catholic University of Bandung, in order to train graduates who can directly meet the future needs of the industry...

The Minister of Investment and Chairman of the Investment Coordination Committee noted that Premier Li Qiang's visit was not just ceremonial, but also brought with it tangible prospects for cooperation. The $10 billion in investment projects previously agreed upon by the two countries have been launched, covering a number of strategic areas...

A bilateral meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo and Chinese Premier Li Qiang was held at the Independence Palace in Jakarta on May 25, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m. (WEST TIME), with a welcoming ceremony upon Li's arrival. Following the meeting, the leaders will witness the two...

The Morovalli Industrial Park (IMIP), a nickel processing center, has succeeded in attracting a large amount of foreign investment. investment amounted to $34.3 billion (about Rp 562.52 trillion) in 2015-2024, with export earnings of $15.4 billion (about Rp 252.56 trillion). Numerous ...

SnackVideo, a short video platform under the Racer's umbrella, recently conducted village charity activities in Tangglang City, Banten Province, including the inauguration of a soccer field and gymnasium, as well as a soccer club showcase, youth soccer tournament, raffle draws, and branded interactive experiences...