Day: December 13, 2022

The Global Race to Secure Critical Minerals Heats Up

The World Trade Organization last week ruled that Indonesia had no right to ban the export of nickel or to require that raw nickel ore be refined in Indonesia. Handing a comprehensive victory to the complainant, the European Union, the WTO decision highlights the clash between national security and global trade rules

DPR expects performance improvement in TNI under new commander

Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) expressed optimism that Admiral Yudo Margono would strengthen the Indonesian military’s (TNI’s) performance in protecting the nation, as he was approved by the House to serve as TNI commander. “(It is expected that the new TNI commander can) carry out his duties according to

Nusantara Day stresses blue economy implementation: Minister

Investment Minister Bahlil Lahdalia inaugurated Nusantara Day in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, to commemorate the Djuanda Declaration and emphasize implementation of the blue economy and green economy concepts in local development. “When we talk about the green economy, we are talking about carbon. A coastline is one of the biggest carbon

Indonesia ranks second at Asia Oceania Traditional Karate Cup 2022

The Indonesian Traditional Karate Federation (INATKF) team ranked second in the 3rd Asia Oceania Traditional Karate Cup 2022 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, by securing five gold and two silver medals. “It is not easy to compete in extreme weather like this, but it is also not difficult to clock a win.

President Jokowi persistently presses officials for creating new jobs

Investment Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia stated that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had relentlessly pushed his officials to create new jobs for people. In the statement received here Tuesday, the minister affirmed that his side has successfully realized 60 percent of the job creation

BTS Member Jin Begins Military Duty at Front-Line Boot Camp

YEONCHEON, SOUTH KOREA — Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, began his 18 months of mandatory military service at a front-line South Korean boot camp Tuesday as fans gathered near the base to say goodbye to their star. Six other younger BTS members are to join the military in