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In a rapidly evolving global landscape, Indonesia acknowledges the crucial role of the digital economy in driving sustainable development and promoting inclusive growth. As such, Golden Indonesia Vision 2045 places a strong emphasis on leveraging digital technologies to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and resilience across all sectors of the economy. Indonesia’s digital economy is projected to be prosperous, multiplying up to eightfold up to approximately $291 billion by 2030. According to the International Trade Administration, the e-commerce sector in this nation is what makes its digital economy prosper, as the revenue in 2022 has reached around $51.9 billion. It is projected…
Indonesian security forces have used discriminatory excessive force and racially abused protesters peacefully opposing the renewal of the Papuan Special Autonomy Law, new research by Amnesty International has revealed. Papuan protesters told how they were targeted with water cannons, kicked and punched, and beaten with guns and rubber batons in peaceful protests during the last month. At least one person was injured after security forces opened fire on protesters on 16 August. Three protesters reported being called “monkey” while being arrested during protests in July. Amnesty International has analysed videos and photos which show police using unlawful force on peaceful…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to support British nationals in making informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice. Areas where the FCDO advises against travel Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel. Mount Ibu, North Maluku FCDO advises against all travel to: within 7km of the crater of Mount Ibu in North Maluku. This is an exclusion zone put into place by the local authorities. Mount Marapi erupted on 13 May. Mount Ruang, Northern…
Nestled in a narrow valley in the center of Java Island, Magelang City is surrounded by rivers and steep mountain slopes. Its location makes it highly exposed to natural hazards, particularly floods, earthquakes, and landslides. When a 2008 landslide damaged the city’s water supply system, its cracked pipes leaked 70 liters of water per second for 10 consecutive hours – enough water to meet the daily needs of 10,000 households. Indonesia’s nearly 400 local water utilities (PDAMs) have struggled to keep up with population growth, especially in urban areas such as Magelang. Local water systems aren’t always resilient to natural…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture and Iran established synergy to strengthen Indonesia’s agricultural sector through technological and scientific cooperation to drive stronger and more sustainable food productivity.”Iran is very advanced in the latest high-tech irrigation systems and technology for preserving food,” Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi remarked during a meeting with Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman in Jakarta, Tuesday.Boroujerdi noted that various technologies owned by Iran include production storage machines, planting machines, preservation machines, and also other latest machines, such as water propulsion or pumping systems.”We even have other technologies for agriculture, and we will…
[Indonesia, Jakarta, 28 September 2021] Huawei Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cyber security knowledge sharing through the renewal of the MoU on cyber security cooperation yesterday with Indonesia’s highest cyber security body National Cyber and Crypto Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BSSN). Huawei Indonesia and BSSN sealed off a new, tripartite cooperation agreement (PKS) with Institut Teknologi Del (IT Del). The signing ceremony was witnessed by Gen. (ret.) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia (Marves), Mr. Ren Zhengfei, Huawei CEO and Founder, Mr. Jeffery Liu, Huawei Asia Pacific…
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Tokyo, Japan on July 10, followed by travel to Jakarta, Indonesia on July 14. In support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy, Under Secretary Fernandez will highlight cooperation on accelerating the energy transition and diversifying critical mineral supply chains, as well as collaboration with the private sector to advance U.S. economic engagement in the region. In Tokyo, Under Secretary Fernandez will meet with key partners in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to make further progress on…
Prior to becoming the Director of Government Support and Infrastructure Financing Management, Brahmantio served as the Director of State Financial Risk Management (2015-2019), Head Division of Fiscal Risk Management (2011-2015), and Head Division of Government Support Risk for Infrastructure Projects (2007-2011)—all within the Ministry of Finance’s Risk Management Unit. Brahmantio also has more than 15 years of experience in research as a team leader for several projects in the Ministry of Finance’s Research Unit (1991-2006) and as a Senior Researcher with the Center for Economic and Social Studies, Jakarta (1994-2000). He was appointed as Chair of the Board of the…
July 10, 2024Information hallInternet Fraud / Blockchain Cryptocurrency analysts have shed light on an online marketplace called HuiOne Guarantee that is widely used by cybercriminals in Southeast Asia, particularly those linked to pig-killing scams. “Traders on the platform offer anti-money laundering technology, data and services and have been involved in transactions totaling at least $11 billion.” — Elliptic said in a report shared with The Hacker News. A British blockchain analytics firm said the marketplace is part of the HuiOne Group, a Cambodian conglomerate with ties to Cambodia’s ruling Hun family, and that another HuiOne business, HuiOne International Payments, is…
NINIEK KARMINI, Associated Press 2 weeks ago FILE – Officers check the passports of passengers leaving for Singapore at the immigration checkpoint of the Bandar Bentan Telani ferry terminal on Bintan Island, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Indonesian authorities said Monday that the country’s national data center was compromised by a cyber attack, disrupting public services including the immigration check points and asked for an $8 million ransom. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File) JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won’t pay.…