West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah pushes a mega project worth Rp21,000 trillion, sparking conflicts with the local community.

Following in the footsteps of Thailand, the government is ready to waive import duties on electric cars. The desire for investment in electric vehicles is great, despite the potential loss of state revenue.

The LG consortium is ready to continue its electric vehicle battery investment, but it is hampered by share negotiations.

The BPK is investigating a number of corporate actions by Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), claimed to have led to losses of Rp5.2 trillion. The law enforcement authorities need to intervene.

Companies from China, Europe, and the United States dive into nickel smelter projects. They are vying for positions in the electric vehicle ecosystem.

Investing in Indonesian financial markets is not only considered being a more secure alternative, but it also has the potential to yield higher returns.

At a time when the cryptocurrencies are weakening, investors resort to employing various strategies. But the crypto 'winter' is nowhere near its end.

The trend of Indonesia’s trade surplus can persist despite the slowdown of the US and European economies.

We cannot say with certainty to what extent this new criminal code will harm Indonesia’s competitiveness yet. However, there is definitely an additional negative mark in investors' checklist on Indonesia.

Our mangrove forests are experiencing the fastest deforestation in the world. The saving of mangroves must go beyond mere rhetoric on the global stage.

Startups must be able to make adjustments to the dire situation. Now is the time to live like cockroaches and do everything to survive.

Overwhelmingly prepared, the G20 Summit is not yet proven capable of inviting investments.

Our economy is relatively well-off right now. However, the global recession and crisis looming at the door have the potential to be a serious issue. 

The government is to inject Rp7.5 trillion of fresh funds into Garuda Indonesia. This has the risk of turning into a long-term burden.

The value of cryptocurrency took a nosedive in the past few months. Investors are biting their nails.

Cryptocurrency investors are trying to hold on amid a steep decline in value. They are hoping for a rebound after pressure from inflation is relieved.

The ‘crypto winter’ crisis causes crypto assets value to plunge by more than 80 percent. The government designs an exchange and regulations for high-risk crypto assets amidst lacking education for investors.

GoTo shares are believed to have prospects despite price fluctuations. Telkomsel is making use of partnerships with GoTo.

Telkom suffers a loss from Telkomsel’s investment in GoTo. Some believe that the new investment may have been used to repurchase shares from old investors.

The police arrests Indra Kesuma alias Indra Kenz for the binary option Binomo investment fraud. It is affiliated with a company in a tax haven country.

Fake drug dealers are arrested and illegal investment platforms are being blocked.

The government is suspected of giving privileges to electronic cigarettes issued by HM Sampoerna. Receiving excise cuts, the IQOS and HEET products enjoy a fast lane to obtain the Indonesian National Standard label.

Online investment is booming during the Covid-19 pandemic. People need to be more careful.

Indigenous women are fighting back against companies and powerful people who are wrecking their environment. The law must protect their collective rights.

The government’s promise to attract massive investment through the Indonesia Investment Authority has not been realized. A considerable danger begins to emerge before our eyes.

Pandora Papers reveal ownership of assets and shell companies in tax haven countries. Several Indonesian politicians and businesspeople are recorded in it. This report is a result of the collaboration of Tempo in a network of 150 media under the coordination of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).

After nine months of operation, the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) has yet to realize investment projects boasted by the government. It is seen as little more than an asset manager.

In the midst of turmoil from the Covid-19 pandemic, cryptocurrencies are being recognized as commodity subjects. Futures exchanges are also preparing a physical market for digital gold. An interview with the Jakarta Futures Exchange Chief Executive Officer Stephanus Paulus Lumintang.

Investments in Indonesia’s special economic zones reached Rp50.3 trillion this year.

The impact of the public activity restrictions (PPKM) slashes people’s income and economy, particularly those working during the curfew.

The government is to set up a sugar industry holding company to achieve self-sufficiency. Assets must not fall into the hands of rent seekers.

Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) will divest the assets of its subsidiaries engaged in the sugar business. A new company is being prepared to attract jumbo investors.

Perkebunan Nusantara III claims to have reaped profits. Was it because of improved operating performances, or was it the result of debt restructuring?

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