Economic policies woo Indonesia investors

The Herald Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Visiting Indonesian Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has been charmed by President Mnangagwa’s economic policies and yesterday announced that his country’s President, Joko Widodo will visit Zimbabwe before the end of the year. President Mnangagwa’s “Zimbabwe is open for business” mantra has seen various … Read more

Indonesian President Jokowi’s approval rating at all-time high: Poll

JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s approval rating has hit an all-time high after the government eased Covid-19 restrictions last month, a poll showed on Sunday. Figures released by pollster Lembaga Survei Indonesia (LSI) showed satisfaction with the President, widely known as Jokowi, had risen consistently over recent months to reach 76.2 per cent at … Read more

Beiersdorf, Evonik and WWF extend commitment on sustainable palm oil in Indonesia

German specialty chemicals firm Evonik, Beiersdorf’s supplier of palm (kernel) oil derivates, had also joined the commitment. Beiersdorf had been working with WWF since 2018 in the western Indonesian province Kapuas Hulu District where it had founded a smallholders’ association ‘Mitra Bersama’ to spearhead plans for RSPO certification. The latest four-year extended commitment between Beiersdorf, … Read more

Tripadvisor Awarded Bali as the Second Popular Destination in the World

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The beauty of tourist destinations in Indonesia has once more received world recognition, with Bali obtaining a world-class award from TripAdvisor through its annual Travelers’ Choice Award for Destinations. Bali stood as the second most popular global destination in 2023, surpassing London in third and Paris in fifth place. Minister of Tourism and … Read more

A Space For The Unbound review

© Provided by Metro A Space For The Unbound – more than just nostalgia (pic: Mojiken Studio) The best indie game of the year so far is both a 90s throwback and a thoughtful examination of teenage hopes and tribulations. Indonesia hasn’t previously been noted as a hotbed of video games development, but on the … Read more

Fear of losing trade pushing Indonesian firms to decarbonise: Net Zero Hub chief | News | Eco-Business

Fear is the biggest driver behind Indonesian companies slashing their carbon emissions, says Muhammad Yusrizki, chairman of Net Zero Hub, a new organisation set up by the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce (KADIN) to persuade corporate Indonesia to decarbonise. If Indonesian companies do nothing to reduce their carbon footprint, they risk getting kicked out of global supply chains by Western … Read more

‘Bali tourism will not be affected by new criminal code,’ Indonesian officials say

Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. Jakarta/Hong Kong (CNN) — Indonesia’s controversial sex laws will not affect foreign tourists visiting Bali, officials have confirmed … Read more