Chinese electric vehicle maker to build plant in Indonesia

By Vietnam News Agency Thu, October 17, 2024 | 3:06 pm GMT+7 China’s leading electric vehicle maker PT BYD Motor plans to build an IDR11,700 billion ($754 million) plant in Indonesia, with a capacity of 150,000 EVs per year, a local official said on Wednesday. Customers checks an EV. Photo courtesy of en.tempo.co This … Read more

Indonesia aims to reduce emissions through building industry

Indonesia aims to reduce emissions through building industry

By Vietnam News Agency Tue, October 1, 2024 | 8:02 am GMT+7 The Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing is encouraging the development of green buildings and increasing energy efficiency through the use of modern technology, including rooftop solar power plants. In Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo courtesy of Vietnam News Agency. The ministry’s … Read more

Greenwashing Raises Red Flags With Indonesian Consumers – The Diplomat

Like consumers everywhere, shoppers in Indonesia are confounded daily by disparate claims made by manufacturers and brands about the green credentials of their products. “Greenwashing” is just as prevalent in Indonesia as it is globally. “Eco-friendly? How?’’ questions the increasingly environmentally-conscious consumer. It’s no surprise that with the lack of answers, consumers are more guarded … Read more

Labuan Bajo and beyond: Exploring the beauty of Indonesia’s dragon archipelago

Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. CNN  —  Manta rays hover, wings pulsing, on the fast currents of the Flores Sea. Komodo dragons, earth’s largest lizard, skulk in the scrubby forests … Read more

Indonesia’s Horror Scene Is Booming. Can It Conquer The International Market? – The Diplomat

 The tagline for Indonesian director Joko Anwar’s new horror film “Siksa Kubur” (Grave Torture) has a simple message: “You will believe.” The film, which was released on April 11 and has since sold some 4 million tickets, tells the story of siblings Sita and Adil, who witness their parents die when a suicide bomber detonates … Read more

IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur Presented by Bank Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As part of the national economic growth measures, Bank Indonesia, together with the Government, is consistently working hand in hand to develop Islamic economy and finance, part of which is the Modest Fashion sector. Bank Indonesia, along with the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, the Embassy of the Republic … Read more

Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says – The Diplomat

Could Apple soon open a factory in Indonesia? It’s certainly something the firm will “look at,” the firm’s CEO Tim Book said yesterday after meeting President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo yesterday at the presidential palace in Jakarta. “We talked about the president’s desire to see manufacturing in the country, and it’s something that we will look … Read more

After Starbucks and McDonald’s, Asia’s anti-Israel boycotts find a new target: Western beauty products

While the initial focus of the boycotts was specific food and drink brands such as McDonald’s, it is now extending to other areas, including beauty products. Southeast Asia’s Muslim-majority nations are leading the region’s rebuttal to Israel’s assault on Gaza, which was launched in response to Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. That initial raid … Read more

L’Oréal confirms Indonesia is its fastest growing mass market

Indonesia, which continues to act as a major target market for the global cosmetics company, has a 262 million-strong population, of which, 51% use the internet, the global beauty named revealed. ​ Indonesia: Fastest growing mass market​ The beauty giant has had a noticeable presence in the Southeast Asian country since 1979, and as its 40th … Read more

Five Essential Activities For First-Time Visitors To Jakarta

the Sunda Kingdom era. getty With roughly 270 million people living within its borders, Indonesia is the fourth most populous nation on the planet—and for a deep dive into the fascinating array of cultures found across the country, there’s no better destination than Jakarta. This massive metropolis has served as the Indonesian capital since 1961, … Read more