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Gibran Announces Visa-Free Agreement Between Indonesia and South Africa
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka announced a bilateral visa-free policy between Indonesia and South Africa during the Indonesia–Africa CEO Forum held in Johannesburg on 21 November 2025. He stated that citizens of both countries will no longer need visas to travel between them, calling this “good news” for businesspeople and…
Jakarta Achieves IDR 204 Trillion in Investment, Creates 338,000 Jobs
Jakarta has emerged as a key investment hub in Indonesia, with total investments reaching IDR 204.13 trillion (approximately USD 12.3 billion) in Q3 2025, marking a 6.4% growth compared to 2024. The capital city contributed 14.24% of national investment and generated employment for over 338,310 workers, primarily in services, transportation,…
Indonesia Accelerates Electric Vehicle Industry with $346 Million Investment
Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is experiencing rapid growth, attracting a total investment of IDR 5.77 trillion (USD 346 million) across electric buses, passenger EVs, and two- and three-wheelers. Setia Diarta, Director General for Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment and Electronics at the Industry Ministry, highlighted that domestic EV manufacturers are…
Indonesia Elevates Batik Standards to Strengthen Global Competitiveness
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is advancing efforts to have small and medium-sized batik producers comply with Indonesian National Standards (SNI) to ensure product quality and authenticity while enhancing global competitiveness. Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita emphasized that adopting SNI will protect cultural heritage, boost consumer confidence, and open…
