Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi lauded Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s programs regarding MSMEs empowerment, increasing the role of women in business, and economic inclusiveness, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said. “The Italian prime minister appreciates the programs presented by President Jokowi,” Minister Hartarto stated in an online press
Head of the Research and Development Agency at the Ministry of Home Affairs Agus Fatoni has asked regional governments to keep staying committed to bureaucratic reform because it is essential to realize a clean and capable government, as well as to improve the quality of public services. The bureaucratic reform is
Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Arsjad Rasjid opined that Indonesia needs to develop digitalization in maritime industries in a bid to revive the country’s economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have been facing this pandemic for almost two years. For that reason, I see the need
In epidemiologist from Gadjah Mada University, Riris Andono Ahmad, has called on all elements of society at large in Indonesia to remain consistent with the mask-wearing protocol to prevent the third wave of COVID-19 infections. “The transmission of COVID-19 in the country is currently under control. If it can be maintained
Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Cameron MacKay said Canada is committed to working with Indonesia to improve the quality and competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises in the country. He made the statement when speaking at an online discussion on sharing lessons learned among countries that Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said leaders of the G20 countries have agreed to achieve the global vaccination strategy set by the World Health Organization (WHO). “The leaders also expressed their views on the need to vaccinate 40 percent by the end of 2021, and 70 percent in mid-2022. This is actually