Temporary Closure of Multiple Roads in Jakarta on May 18
The Jakarta Transportation Agency will implement traffic engineering on roads in the Senayan area and surrounding areas on May 18, 2025, due to the annual event "Digiland Run 2025" being held at the GBK Stadium in Central Jakarta that day. The event is organized by Telkom Indonesia, running from 04:30 to 09:00, combining immersive technology experience, support for MSMEs, and sustainable development initiatives, including an MSME bazaar, running race, music festival, and other rich agendas. The running race features 5km,
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Focusing on "Intelligence" and "Green", the Indonesia International Coal and Energy Industry Expo Kicks Off in Jakarta on May 15!
In the wave of global energy structure transformation and upgrading, green coal mining and clean utilization, as well as new energy technology innovation and application, have become key drivers for sustainable industry development. As a major global coal producer and exporter, Indonesia plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Taking proactive action to break through challenges, the Indonesia International Coal and Energy Industry Expo (abbreviated as the Indonesia International Coal Expo) was established in this context, and will be held at the Jakarta International Expo from May 15 to 17, 2025. This three-day energy industry event focuses on Indonesia's clean coal utilization and green mine construction, showcasing
Chinese Goods Exported to the US via Third Countries to Avoid Tariffs
The Director General of Taxation at the Ministry of Finance revealed that some Chinese companies, in order to evade US import tariffs, first ship goods to Indonesia, then disguise them as Indonesian-origin products for export to the US. Chinese companies have previously employed similar tactics in South Korea, as tariffs on Chinese goods exported to the US are as high as 145%, while tariffs on South Korean goods exported to the US are only 25%. According to South Korean customs data, the value of Chinese goods labeled "Made in Korea" reached 29.5 billion KRW (approximately IDR 345.9 billion), of which 97% were exported to the US. This figure has already reached 85% of the 2024 record, when the total value of such goods was 34.8 billion KRW
Indonesia Actively Develops Floating Solar Power Projects
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that the government is vigorously developing solar-based renewable energy, planning to expand from large-scale rooftop solar projects to floating solar projects. The Director General of New Energy, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said that a strategic plan has been formulated and foreign investors are invited to participate in the development of floating solar projects. Indonesia's numerous dams provide potential sites for floating solar projects, with a target of adding 14GW of floating solar power generation capacity to boost the domestic solar industry. The floating solar project already in operation in Indonesia is the Cirata Floating Solar
Chinese Company Participates in South Tangerang Waste-to-Energy Project
The South Tangerang city government will cooperate with a Chinese company to build a waste-to-energy processing facility (PSEL). The facility will use environmentally friendly modern technology, and the mayor stated that it will become a model for urban waste management in Indonesia. The mayor recently, accompanied by relevant personnel, issued a Letter of Acceptance to PT Indoplas Energi Hijau (IEH), a subsidiary of PT Maharaksa Biru Energi Tbk (OASA). IEH, together with its Chinese technology partner China Tianying Inc (CNTY), formed a
Great Wall Tank 500 Leads in Indonesian Sales
At the GWM Global Dealer Conference held in Shanghai, GWM Indonesia stood out with outstanding global sales performance of its Tank 500 model. Sales of this model in Indonesia account for 50% of GWM Indonesia's total sales, making it the best-selling region globally. GWM Indonesia's Strategy and Marketing Director stated that this will drive further brand expansion in Indonesia. The version of the GWM Tank 500 entering the Indonesian market is equipped with a 2,000 cc turbocharged hybrid engine, priced at IDR 1.1 billion. This vehicle produces 342 horsepower and 648 N·m of torque,
Jakarta Office Vacancy Rate Remains High
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Jakarta's office vacancy rate has remained high, and the phenomenon of 'ghost office buildings' has persisted, yet to return to normal. Property observers point out that the office and retail sectors remain under pressure; as companies have become accustomed to working from home, the efficiency of office space and retail will continue. In the first three months of 2025, office demand slightly increased compared to the same period in 2024, but due to economic instability, growth was limited, and office absorption is expected to remain suppressed. Some areas, especially the Central Business District, saw a slight increase in occupancy rates compared to the previous quarter. Currently, office landlords remain cautious in setting rental policies
Indonesia to Intensify Raids on Foreign Workers
The Minister of Manpower recently stated that the Ministry of Manpower is preparing to conduct raids or investigations into violations such as foreign workers holding tourist visas while working in Indonesia. Alongside the inspections, preparations are also underway related to the status and capability of labor supervisors within the provinces. The inspection task will be carried out by the Deputy Minister of Manpower, who previously achieved significant results in handling cases of employers withholding workers' diplomas. He also mentioned that regulations on foreign worker permits are being tightened. The Yogyakarta City Government has strengthened oversight of foreign workers to prevent them from abusing tourist visas for illegal work. The Deputy Mayor noted that the large number of foreign tourists visiting Yogyakarta can easily lead