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Prabowo Officially Launches Freeport Gold Smelter in Gresik With IDR 10 Trillion Investment Value
On 17 March 2025, the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, officially launched PT Freeport Indonesia's precious metal refinery plant in the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate Special Economic Zone in Gresik, East Java. The plant is the first gold smelter in Indonesia, and the world's first modern gold refining…
SRC Helps 347,000 SMEs Grow Through Digitalization and Mentoring
PT HM Sampoerna Tbk is driving Indonesia's SME growth through the Sampoerna Retail Community (SRC) program, playing a key role in strengthening the national economy. According to President Director Ivan Cahyadi, collaboration between the private sector and government is essential for empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs). By forming…
BI: Trade Surplus in February 2025 Strengthens External Resilience
Bank Indonesia (BI) views Indonesia's trade surplus in February 2025 as a positive factor in supporting the country's external economic resilience. According to BI’s Executive Director, Ramdan Denny Prakoso, the trade surplus, which amounted to USD 3.12 billion in February, continues the trend from January’s surplus of USD 3.49 billion.…
Government Strengthens Green Economy Commitment at COP 29
Indonesia reaffirmed its dedication to the green economy transition and carbon emission reduction at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Led by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the Indonesian delegation participated in strategic meetings to enhance global cooperation in tackling the climate crisis. Minister…
