Jakarta, Indonesia – Minister of Public Works and Housing (PUPR), Dody Hanggodo, has confirmed that the selection process for the new Directors General (Dirjen) for Water Resources (SDA) and Human Settlements (Cipta Karya) is currently undergoing a "fit and proper test," with the final decision resting with President Joko Widodo and his core team. The crucial appointments follow the resignations …

Jakarta, Indonesia – Perum BULOG, the Indonesian State Logistics Agency, has definitively affirmed the stable and controlled condition of the supply and pricing of the government-subsidized simple cooking oil brand, ‘Minyakita,’ across the nation. The agency reassures the public that the availability of Minyakita is ample and its distribution remains widespread throughout various regions, effectively addressing recent concerns regarding potential …

Jakarta, VIVA – The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta executed a sweeping, synchronized operation across its five administrative regions on Friday morning, April 17, 2026, targeting the widespread invasive sapu-sapu fish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis, commonly known as Pleco or armored catfish). This large-scale intervention successfully netted a staggering 68,800 individual sapu-sapu fish, accumulating a total weight of 6.98 metric tons, underscoring …

In a forceful declaration on Friday, April 17, 2026, Iran vehemently condemned the latest round of sanctions imposed by the United States Treasury Department, branding the measures as "economic terrorism" and "state-sponsored extortion." This robust response from Tehran underscores the persistent and acrimonious standoff between the two nations, which has been exacerbated by a long history of geopolitical antagonism and …

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has issued a pivotal directive, Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 2 of 2026, signaling a robust and urgent national commitment to achieving accelerated food self-sufficiency in the agricultural sector. Signed on March 25, 2026, the comprehensive instruction aims to fundamentally transform Indonesia’s food landscape, ensuring national resilience and economic independence against an backdrop of evolving global …

Jakarta, Indonesia – In a significant move signaling his administration’s profound commitment to national economic transformation, President Prabowo Subianto has officially formed a high-level Task Force for the Acceleration of Government Programs to Support Increased Economic Growth. Established through Presidential Decree number 4 of 2026, signed on March 11, 2026, this strategic body is directly charged with spearheading efforts to …

Jakarta is set to host a groundbreaking creative exhibition titled ‘Let Them Eat Art’, a collaborative initiative by LQID Creative Space and Weirdough Bakehouse, with leading logistics provider JNE proudly serving as its Official Logistics Partner. This innovative event, running from April 13 to May 8, 2026, at Sudirman 7.8, Central Jakarta, aims to invigorate the local Intellectual Property (IP) …

Greenland, the world’s largest island, stands as a land of profound paradoxes, where an icy expanse covering 80 percent of its territory belies a name suggesting lush verdancy and where ancient traditions intersect with modern geopolitical tensions. Spanning an immense area of 2,166,086 square kilometers, this massive landmass is strategically positioned between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, marking the northernmost …

The international community has turned its collective gaze toward South America following reports of the dramatic apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States government under the administration of Donald Trump. While the geopolitical ramifications of such an event sent shockwaves through global diplomatic circles, the situation has also prompted a renewed interest in the nation itself—a country …

The South Korean automotive market share in Indonesia remained comparatively modest during the first quarter of 2026, experiencing a notable contraction despite showing underlying operational activity. Hyundai continued to be the principal contributor, solidifying its position as the dominant South Korean player in the archipelago. This period saw a significant shift in market dynamics, with intensified competition from both established …