Indonesia requires companies to comply with job vacancy reporting requirements
The Minister of Labor has asked companies to comply with the job vacancy reporting requirement, pursuant to Presidential Decree 57 of 2023 (Perpres 57/2023), which requires all companies to report job vacancies through the government platform Karirhub (SIAPKerja app)...
Tencent and MahakaX partner to develop AI capabilities in Indonesia
Tencent and MahakaX have released the Intelligent AI Agent Platform 3.0 (ADP), which supports enterprises to develop autonomous AI workflows; the 'Hunyuan 3D' series of AI models, which supports multi-language and 3D content generation; and the knowledge management tool Tencen...
Indonesia's policy adjustment affects China's fresh pear exports
China's pear exports grew 18.26% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with a phased decline in the Indonesian market due to policy impacts. Indonesia delayed the approval of the registration of testing laboratories until August, while only recognizing pesticide residue test reports for specific time periods, the Ministry of...
XCMG plans to invest in a factory in Indonesia
Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG Group (XCMG) has announced at the Indonesia Mining Expo that it will strengthen its supply of environmental equipment in the Indonesian market and plans to set up a local assembly plant. The company plans to add a new line of electric construction machinery, focusing...
Several Chinese firms acquire stakes in listed Indonesian companies
September 2025, a number of Chinese companies acquired shares in listed Indonesian companies, driving up the price of related stocks significantly. Key acquisitions include PT Tourindo Guide Indonesia (PGJO), which was acquired by China's Zhengyu Global Tra...
Indonesia proposes dollar deposit offer to attract remittances back to the country
The Finance Minister has announced that a special incentive policy will be launched within a month to encourage Indonesian citizens abroad to transfer their dollar deposits back into the domestic banking system. The policy is part of President Prabowo's economic strategy and is expected to attract billions of...
Chinese Heavy Industry Firms Harvest 4.5 Trillion Rupiah Order from Indonesia
Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer Zoomlion recently showcased more than 20 new environmentally friendly and intelligent equipment at Mining and Construction Indonesia 2025, aiming to expand its market in Indonesia....
Indonesia restricts cassava ethanol imports to protect farmers' interests
The Minister of Trade has recently signed the Trade Minister's Regulation officially restricting the importation of cassava (singkong) and ethanol (etanol). The policy was introduced at the instruction of President Prabowo to protect domestic agriculture and the sugar industry. The government requires cassava...
Indonesia's ambassador says India-China economic and trade cooperation has great prospects
The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia, and Indonesia's Ambassador to China Zhou Hao Li recently said that economic and trade cooperation between Indonesia and China continues to be good and promising. Indonesia welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest in Indonesia's mining, agriculture and fisheries, digital trade, smart...
Chinese firms acquire stakes in Indonesia-listed companies, causing share prices to soar
A number of Chinese companies have recently launched acquisitions of listed companies in Indonesia, driving up the prices of related stocks sharply.PT Tourindo Guide Indonesia (PGJO) was acquired by China's Zhengyu Global Trading for 61.96% shares, share...