Day: August 23, 2021

BNC lauds OJK regulations on digital banking products

Publicly-listed digital bank PT Bank Neo Commerce (BNC) has lauded two new regulations issued by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) to define online banking and streamline the publication of new banking products. “This is a positive sign from the regulator that supports the creation of digital banking that is healthy,

Collaborative work paramount to reducing stunting rates: VP

Vice President Ma’ruf Amin reminded relevant ministries and non-ministerial government institutions as well as local governments to reduce stunting rates in Indonesia. “Collaborative work is the key in our efforts to accelerate efforts to eliminate stunting, which is part of the ministry’s program in accordance with the respective duties,” he

Government ensures support for sustainable tech innovation

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto underscored the importance of sustainability in technological innovation, as the government had offered financial support for its development in boosting competitiveness. “We have witnessed that some products initiated by the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) are not utilized optimally

APEC’s action plan prioritizes strengthening immunization programs

APEC member economies have developed a comprehensive 10-year strategy to support the region’s routine vaccination endeavors and to boost resilience and sustainability of immunization programs in the region through 2030. This was noted in a written statement issued by the APEC Life Science Innovation Forum and received here on Monday.

Indonesia receives five million Sinovac vaccine in finished form

Finance Ministry’s Secretary-General Heru Pambudi received five million vaccine doses manufactured by Sinovac at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport. “With the arrival of five million vaccine doses in finished form by Sinovac, the number of vaccines received by Indonesia, both in the form of finished product and bulk vaccines, totals over 200 million,” Pambudi

PLN focusing on direct coal purchase from mine owners

State-owned electric company PT PLN (Persero) has said it is focusing on directly purchasing coal from mine owners through long-term contracts in anticipation of a heavier operational burden due to rising coal prices. The policy has been implemented to allow the company to consistently secure electric supply for the nation,