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Nickel Downstreaming: A Strategic Move for Industrial Growth and National Economic Advancement
The Indonesian government continues to promote nickel downstreaming as a key strategy to drive industrial growth and enhance the national economy. Vice Chairman of Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Sugeng Suparwoto, emphasized the importance of increasing the value chain in the mining sector, particularly in nickel,…
Indonesia to Become Global South Manufacturing Centre
Hashim Djojohadikusumo revealed that Indonesia is to become a manufacturing centre for the Global South (covering Asia, Africa and Latin America), following a meeting with Toyota Indonesia. The company has expressed a keen interest in making Indonesia a manufacturing centre for the southern region and currently exports cars to 80…
Indonesia and Norway Extend Forestry Partnership
The governments of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Norway have agreed to extend their partnership on climate and forestry issues until 2030. This move will strengthen their collaboration and underline their commitment to achieving ambitious targets. Norway has contributed USD 216 million towards Indonesia's verified results in reducing emissions from…
ISPE 2025 Held for Fifth Time, Strengthening Sustainable Goods and Services Procurement Ecosystem in Indonesia
On 11-12 February 2025, the Indonesia Sustainable Procurement Expo (ISPE) 2025 was held, organised by the National Electronic Catalogue Association (AKEN), an organisation that houses Electronic Catalogue industry players under the National Public Procurement Agency (LKPP). This event is the primary platform for the transformation of sustainable procurement in Indonesia,…
