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D-8 Halal Expo 2026 Becomes Indonesia’s Stage to Lead the Global Halal Economy
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening global halal economic cooperation through the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026, scheduled to take place in Jakarta from April 14 to 18, 2026, coinciding with the 12th Developing Eight (D-8) Summit. According to Ary Aprianto, Director of Social,…
Indonesia Advances Toward National AI Regulation
Indonesia is set to formalize two key AI regulations—a national AI Roadmap and AI Ethics guidelines—under a Presidential Regulation by early 2026. Led by the Ministry of Communication and Digital, the initiative aims to provide a cohesive framework for AI adoption across education, healthcare, finance, and digital public services. Experts…
Indonesia Explores E-Sports as a Catalyst for Village Economic Growth
The Indonesian Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Kemendes PDT) is promoting e-sports as a new driver for village economies, leveraging the digital skills and gaming interests of younger generations. Minister Yandri Susanto highlighted that events like the Mendes PDT Cup E-Sports, held in Boyolali Regency, serve to…
Indonesia Confirms Continuation of B40 Biodiesel Policy While Advancing B50 Preparations
Indonesia will continue implementing its mandatory B40 biodiesel blending policy this year as the government completes further studies for a potential transition to B50. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto explained that the B40 mandate, which blends 60% petroleum diesel with 40% palm oil-based biofuel, remains the most balanced…
