Indonesia subsidises fuel for fishing vessels to boost blue economy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved a preferential fuel price of 15,000 IDR (0.83 USD) per litre for fishing vessels with a gross tonnage of 30–200 GT.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved a preferential fuel price of 15,000 IDR (0.83 USD) per litre for fishing vessels with a gross tonnage of 30–200 GT.
The two leaders agreed to intensify state visits and high-level talks, foster closer coordination through bilateral consultation mechanisms, and strengthen institutional cooperation involving think tanks and the newly formed interparliamentary friendship group.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier agreed to deepen cooperation in economic development, investment, energy transition, climate change response, skilled workforce training and cultural exchanges.
The two sides discussed promising areas of Russian – Indonesian cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including the development of nuclear power projects, nuclear infrastructure, personnel training, and non-energy applications of nuclear technology.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held separate meetings with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on May 8 as part of his trip to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines.
On April 27 night, a long-distance train operating on the Jakarta – Surabaya route collided with a stationary short-distance commuter train on the Jakarta – Bekasi line, and all victims were on the Jakarta – Bekasi train.
The Japanese PM said her country will support Indonesia in developing human resources in artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthening maritime security capabilities.
Beyond solar energy, the Indonesian government is promoting alternative fuels such as biodiesel and bioethanol, and also seeking to expand geothermal and hydropower development to strengthen long-term energy resilience.
The vessel distribution is part of the Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih programme, which targets the modernisation of 12 million fishing villages across Indonesia, according to the President.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the Balikpapan refinery, operated by state-owned energy company Pertamina, is the first RDMP project to be inaugurated in Indonesia in the past 32 years.
The classroom digitalisation initiative goes beyond providing smart boards, as it also includes laptops, digital learning materials on the “Rumah Pendidikan” platform, and digital transformation training courses for teachers.
The new Finance Minister stressed that achieving 8% economic growth is not impossible, pledging to encourage both the private and public sectors to play a greater role in driving the economy.
Forest and land fire areas in Indonesia totalled 8,955 ha as of August 1, declining by 33.3% from the same period last year.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto described reaching a political agreement with the EU as a "breakthrough" after 10 years of negotiations, affirming that his country considers Europe a very important trading partner.
Speaking at the Indonesian Police's 79th-anniversary ceremony at the National Monument (Monas) Square on July 1, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto underscored that police must consistently side with the people and strive to understand their suffering.
Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said the Singaporean government has long expressed its desire to establish a clean energy supply from Indonesia as well as Carbon capture and storage (CCS) services.
Elevating the partnership was among the key issues discussed and agreed upon at the first high-level meeting under the Leaders' Consultation framework during President Prabowo's visit to Thailand.
Indonesia is committed to finalising the ratification process of the defence cooperation agreement that was agreed upon last year, and continuing discussions on ways to improve and enhance collaboration in this area, said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
The planned increase is equal to more than 10% of the 15.4 billion USD that Korean firms had already invested in Indonesia, said Airlangga.
Speaking at the launch of the Indonesian Planting Movement in Ogan Ilir, Palembang, South Sumatra on April 23, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urged citizens to begin with simple but impactful actions, such as keeping their surroundings clean and protecting the environment.