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Indonesia-Singapore Agree to Build Green Industrial Zone in Riau Islands
Indonesia and Singapore have agreed to build an integrated Green Industrial Zone in the Riau Islands Province (Kepri). The agreement was symbolically confirmed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the Sustainable Industrial Zone. The MoU was signed by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia and…
Palm Oil Becomes Strategic Commodity, Indonesia Affirms Commitment to Sustainability at Osaka Expo 2025
Palm oil is now a strategic commodity for Indonesia that has a significant contribution to the economy and people's welfare. However, this sector also faces major challenges such as environmental issues, global market pressures, and demands for transparency and accountability. The implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification…
Jakarta to Host ASEAN's Largest Manufacturing Industry Exhibition
Jakarta will become the center of attention for the regional manufacturing industry through the holding of three integrated international exhibitions in September 2025. The three major events are Interzum Jakarta, International Hardware Fair Indonesia (IHFI), and IFMAC & WOODMAC, which will be held simultaneously at JIExpo Kemayoran. This 3-in-1 exhibition…
Strengthening Industrial Zone Protection Through National Vital Industrial Object (OVNI) Designation
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is intensifying efforts to safeguard national industrial zones by designating them as National Vital Industrial Objects (OVNI). This status is deemed essential for ensuring stable investment conditions and securing industrial operations amid growing security threats. According to Tri Supondy, Director General of Regional Resilience and…
