Indonesian volcano belches huge tower of smoke and ash
JAKARTA, Nov 30, 2020, AFP. Indonesia’s Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted Sunday, belching a column of…
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Indonesia is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. It is an economy with a population of 261 million people. When it co-founded APEC in 1989, Indonesia’s real GDP was USD 288 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 1,600. By 2016, its real GDP more than tripled at USD 1 trillion, while its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 4,000.
Indonesia to chair G20 in 2022, exchanging presidency term with India
JAKARTA, Nov 23, 2020, ANTARA. Indonesia will chair G20 in 2022, exchanging its presidency term…
[Analytics] RCEP to help China ‘sustain its advantages’ in global supply chains
China and 14 other countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this month, forming…
Indonesia’s govt to apply health protocols more stringently for umrah pilgrims
JAKARTA, Nov 20, 2020, ANTARA. The Indonesian government will tighten the implementation of health protocols…
EV battery giant CATL to invest $5.1B for a factory in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Nov 18, 2020, Jakarta Globe. Contemporary Amperex Technology, or CATL, a battery manufacturer from…
APEC community is key to Asia-Pacific’s growth: Indonesia’s minister
JAKARTA, Nov 17, 2020, ANTARA. Indonesian Trade Minister Agus Suparmanto highlighted the significance of building…
Indonesia’s House urges ministry to issue regulation banning whole coconut exports
JAKARTA, Nov 17, 2020, ANTARA. Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR) has called…
Indonesia posts biggest trade surplus in nearly 10 years
JAKARTA, Nov 16, 2020, Reuters. Indonesia reported its biggest trade surplus in nearly a decade…
15 countries sign RCEP, the world’s largest trade pact
SINGAPORE, Nov 15, 2020, ST. The world’s largest trade pact was inked on Sunday (Nov…
China bans frozen foods in battle to Covid-19, but experts remain skeptical
HONG KONG, Nov 14, 2020, CNN. For months, China has been trying to completely eliminate…
Indonesia to start mass Covid-19 vaccination this year: Jokowi
JAKARTA, Nov 14, 2020, Reuters. Indonesia has sought emergency authorisation to start a mass vaccination…
[Analytics] Indonesia’s bid for the 2032 Olympics
Buoyed by the success of hosting the Asian Games 2018, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo affirmed…