Media Confident That Positive China-Indonesia Cooperation Continues to Rise
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto recently stated at the 79th National Cooperative Day celebration that Indonesians...
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Indonesia to Fully Implement B50 Biodiesel on July 1, 2026
rnrnThe Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced that the new B50 biodiesel policy, containing 50% palm oil, will be fully implemented on July 1, 2026. This policy brings multiple benefits, including saving foreign exchange, supporting the palm oil industry, expanding employment, reducing emissions and environmental protection, and enhancing national energy security. Official estimates show considerable economic and social benefits. In a recent activity of the Jakarta government communication agency, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Energy stated that in 2025, Indonesia only implemented the B40 biodiesel policy with 40% palm oil blending, saving foreign exchange of 133 trillion IDR for the year; after upgrading to the B50 standard, in 2026
Prabowo Considers Purchasing Chinese-made Defense Equipment
Indonesian President Prabowo expressed important views on recent international developments and Indonesia's defense policy in an interview with Bloomberg. He stated that he was quite surprised by the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran, and frankly said he could not see any rational or reasonable basis for this military action, believing it has exacerbated regional tensions. In response to external concerns that China might take action on the Taiwan issue by taking advantage of the turmoil in the Middle East, Prabowo downplayed the possibility. He pointed out that the Chinese leaders are currently focused on improving people's livelihoods and will try their best to avoid open conflict, with the likelihood of a major escalation of related tensions being low.
Indonesia Cracks Down on Import Under-Invoicing and Tax Evasion, Rectifies Import Violations
The Indonesian government is intensifying efforts to combat under-invoicing in import transactions, which severely erodes national fiscal revenue. The Minister of Finance recently stated at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs office in Jakarta that tax authorities have discovered multiple companies engaging in under-invoicing and are actively pursuing investigations. He pointed out that import under-invoicing, where companies declare transaction amounts lower than actual prices, leads to a significant reduction in tax revenue that should have been collected. In preliminary random checks, the government found the problem to be widespread: among 10 companies inspected, all were found to have under-invoicing, with very obvious signs of violation. Currently, the Ministry of Finance is still calculating the specific losses caused by such practices to the state, and the final data is expected to be released only after the complete verification is concluded.
Chinese Capital Participates in New Capital Real Estate Project for the First Time
Indonesian Hainan General Chamber of Commerce Chairman and Head of PT Star Bright, Mr. Lu Keming, formally held the project signing and launch ceremony with the New Capital Investment Authority in the new capital Nusantara, marking the official implementation of the "Indonesia-China Friendship Apartment" project and becoming an important milestone for Chinese enterprises participating in the construction of the new capital. As the first commercial apartment project in the core area of Nusantara and also the first real estate project invested by Chinese capital, the launch of the "Indonesia-China Friendship Apartment" fills the gap in commercial housing development in the core area of the new capital, providing high-quality residential facilities for international enterprises and various talents stationed in the new capital.
Chinese Capital Leads, Subang Becomes New Center of Indonesian Industrial Investment
For thirty years, Indonesia's industrial concentration has been centered in Bekasi and Karawang. As these areas mature, with industrial land depleted and operational costs rising, global investment is shifting en masse to Subang, rapidly transforming it into a strategic node in the global supply chain. The most notable change over the past year has been the explosive growth of Chinese investment in Subang. As of February 2026, Chinese investors have occupied Subang Smartpolitan
Businesses in Indonesia can call police for help if forced to pay holiday allowances
Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026, the Head of the Indonesian National Police Public Relations Division announced countermeasures against social organizations that extort or illegally charge businesses by misusing organizational names, with the most common tactic being demands for Eid al-Fitr holiday allowances (THR). He urged affected business owners not to hesitate and to report immediately to the police. During a troop inspection ceremony in Jakarta, he stated that the public can report by calling the police hotline 110 or by submitting a written report. After receiving a report, the police will issue a warning to the reported party. If
Indonesia Establishes Coordinating Task Force to Accelerate Energy Transition
The Indonesian government is accelerating the transformation of its energy structure, supporting long-term economic strategy with environmental protection and sustainable development. After presiding over a cabinet meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta, President Prabowo officially appointed the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources as the head of the Energy Transition Acceleration Task Force to coordinate national energy transition policies and projects. The meeting set the core direction of gradually reducing dependence on fossil energy, accelerating the transition to a clean energy system, and launching several priority initiatives. One of the most notable is the large-scale solar power development plan with a total installed capacity of 100 gigawatts. The power stations will be connected to the grid and cover grassroots locations such as schools and rural communities, bringing clean energy to people's daily lives. The government also plans to gradually replace diesel power generation to reduce costs, environmental pressure, and the national subsidy burden, while improving the efficiency of the power system. As an archipelagic country, solar energy is also used to address insufficient power supply in remote areas and promote energy equity. The energy transition also extends to the transportation sector. President Prabowo has called for accelerating the electrification of motor vehicles, with the goal of gradually replacing approximately 120 million motorcycles with electric motorcycles to reduce fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions, and to improve the local EV industry chain. The Minister of Energy stated that the task force will improve the efficiency of fiscal fund utilization and promote rapid project implementation. The President has set a transition period of 3 to 4 years, aiming to achieve it as quickly as possible.