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Indonesia Seeks Foreign Investment in ‘Green’ Incinerators to Tackle Waste Crisis
Indonesia is inviting foreign investment into 33 planned waste-to-energy (WTE) plants aimed at curbing its escalating waste problem and reducing methane emissions. The programme, highlighted by Danantara Indonesia, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, and backed by the National Economic Council, estimates that one such facility in Jakarta could generate 20…
Indonesia’s Agro-Industry Attracts IDR 85 Trillion Investment in Early 2025
Indonesia’s agro-industry recorded a remarkable performance in the first half of 2025, drawing investments worth IDR 85.05 trillion, according to the Ministry of Industry. The strong inflow of capital reflects continued investor confidence and the sector’s vital role in national economic growth. Acting Director General of Agro-Industry, Putu Juli Ardika,…
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore Strengthen Cooperation on Cross-Border Halal Regulations
The halal industry, one of the fastest-growing global sectors, continues to expand amid rising demand from Muslim consumers. To align halal certification standards and enhance mutual trust, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore held an international seminar titled “Cross-Border Halal Regulations Shaping a Future Perspective” in Johor, Malaysia. The event, attended by…
Collaboration between Sherly and Amran Sulaiman to Build Plantation Down-streaming: Towards Becoming the Spice Centre of the World
The provincial government of Maluku Utara (North Maluku) is fully committed to transforming the region into a hub for spice and coconut processing, not merely a supplier of raw materials. Sherly Tjoanda, the Governor, underlined the ambition that local farmers should take centre stage in downstream industries, leveraging value-added production…
