Indonesia Receives First Rafale Fighter Jets from France

Indonesia Receives First Rafale Fighter Jets from France

Indonesia has received three Rafale fighter jets from France as the first delivery under a USD 8 billion defense agreement signed in 2022 and expanded last year. A spokesperson for the Defense Ministry confirmed that the aircraft have been handed over and are ready...
Nestle Indonesia Enters Collagen Milk Segment with Bear Brand Product

Nestle Indonesia Enters Collagen Milk Segment with Bear Brand Product

Nestle Indonesia has introduced Bear Brand Collagen plus Vitamin C, marking its entry into the collagen milk category in Indonesia. The launch reflects rising consumer interest in functional dairy products associated with beauty-related benefits. The move follows the...
Indonesia Manufacturing Sector Adds 218,000 Jobs in Early 2026

Indonesia Manufacturing Sector Adds 218,000 Jobs in Early 2026

Indonesia’s manufacturing sector created jobs for 218,892 people in early 2026, the Ministry of Industry reported, as 1,236 industrial companies began operations by January 15. These companies completed construction in 2025 and moved into full production this year...
VinFast Signs Agreement to Develop Interchange on Cipali Toll Road

VinFast Signs Agreement to Develop Interchange on Cipali Toll Road

VinFast Indonesia, a subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Subang Regency Government and PT Lintas Marga Sedaya to develop the Manyingsal Interchange at Km 115+500 on the Cikampek Palimanan...
Saudi ACWA Power Advances Renewable Ammonia Project in Indonesia

Saudi ACWA Power Advances Renewable Ammonia Project in Indonesia

Saudi-listed energy company ACWA Power announced that its renewable ammonia project in Indonesia is expected to begin commercial operations this year. The project, known as the Garuda Green Hydrogen Project, is being developed in partnership with state-owned utility...
Indonesia Maintains Growth Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty

Indonesia Maintains Growth Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty

Indonesia’s economy is estimated to have grown by 5.2% in 2025, in line with the government’s target, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said at a meeting of the Financial System Stability Committee on January 27. Growth momentum was expected to strengthen in the...
Indonesia Expands Free Meal Program with Major Dairy Investment

Indonesia Expands Free Meal Program with Major Dairy Investment

Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program has received support from a private dairy company through an investment of USD 67 million, according to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. The investment was made by PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry and Trading Company,...
Vietnam Opens Market to Irish Beef Imports

Vietnam Opens Market to Irish Beef Imports

Vietnam has officially opened its market to beef imports from Ireland, marking a significant step forward in bilateral agri-food trade. The announcement was made by Martin Heydon, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Noel Grealish, Minister of...