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Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Opens a Forum for Discussion with Creative Economy Actors on Pramuka Island through KaTa Kreatif
On August 17, 2024, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, held a discussion with creative economy actors on Pramuka Island in the Administrative District of the Thousand Islands through the Creative District/City (KaTa) program. This initiative aimed to gather insights and understand the challenges faced by those…
Economic Growth Maintained, President: Higher Than Global Average Growth
On August 16, President Joko Widodo highlighted Indonesia's resilience. He emphasized that Indonesia has successfully navigated significant challenges over the past decade, including the COVID-19 pandemic, global geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and climate change-induced disasters. Despite these adversities, Indonesia's political and economic conditions have remained stable, with sustainable growth. President…
President Jokowi States that Investments for the Development of IKN Amount to IDR 56.2 Trillion
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) announced that the investment in the construction of Indonesia’s new capital, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), has reached IDR 56.2 trillion. This investment, originating from 55 projects that have already commenced groundbreaking, is outside of the state budget (APBN). The projects span six education sectors, three health…
The Ministry of Trade Records 70.8% of Garlic Import Permits Issued
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) reported that the issuance of Import Permits (PI) for garlic has reached 70.8% of the allocated amount, with 456,622 tons of garlic import permits issued out of a total import requirement of 645,025 tons. Director of Essential Goods at Kemendag, Bambang Wisnubroto, confirmed this…
