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Indonesia must focus on developing internet, space technology: expert
Indonesia must independently develop space technology, renewable energy, and Internet, chairman of the Indonesian Cyber Research Institute (CISSReC) Dr. Pratama Persadha has said. "Indonesia could focus on these three important things, (renewable energy, internet, and space technology), in the digital era like now, since this nation was able to build…
Transportation Ministry issues new regulation on international travel
The Transportation Ministry has issued Circular Letter Number 63/2021 on International Travel by Air Transportation Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, effective Wednesday (August 11, 2021). "Indonesian citizens coming from abroad are allowed to enter Indonesia while conducting strict health protocols. Meanwhile, foreigners are still prohibited to enter, except those who fulfill…
Benefits of seaweed cultivation for Indonesian economy
American musician Davendra Banhart once said in an interview that it would be nice to be a seaweed since all it does is float in the water. Seaweed, much like the grass on the ground, is often underestimated by people. This is despite the fact that the commodity has a…
Indonesia can become a 'very easy country' to conduct business: govt
President Joko Widodo expects Indonesia to move to the “very easy category” in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index. “Indonesia ranks 73rd out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 Report, meaning we have been classified as easy. However, we still have to improve on…
