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New carbon market academy aims to strengthen local capacity, competitiveness
The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) has launched the Indonesian Carbon Market Academy (ICMA) to strengthen local players’ capacity, governance, and competitiveness in carbon trading as part of the…
Minister underscores businesses' vital role in economic expansion
The Ministry of National Development Planning and the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) signed an MoU to align national development programs with private sector participation. The partnership will…
Is there any upside for Southeast Asia's economies under Trump 2.0?
A second Donald Trump presidency could bring major challenges for Southeast Asia, including sweeping tariffs, weaker climate commitments, and sharper security tensions. Yet potential openings exist:…
Indonesia's growing exodus of skilled talent worries local industries
An increasing number of educated Indonesians are pursuing careers abroad, drawn by higher salaries and broader opportunities in countries like Japan, Australia, and Singapore. This global mobility…
Indonesia sends more workers to Japan as job opportunities at home dwindle
Indonesia is strengthening global workforce opportunities by sending more skilled professionals abroad, with Japan emerging as a key partner. Through a new partnership between the Ministry of Migrant…
Indonesia Economic Summit Brings Business Sector Collaboration to Drive High, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth
The Indonesia Economic Summit (IES) 2025 opened in Jakarta with over 1,500 participants from 48 countries and 100 speakers from government, business, and academia. Led by the Indonesian Business…
Imagining Prabowo’s ASEAN and Indo-Pacific Strategy
President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s proactive diplomacy ahead of his October inauguration signals a more assertive Indonesian foreign policy. While speculation suggests a pivot toward bilateral…
Expect knowledge transfer in Indonesia-China cooperation: Council
Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Indonesia Business Council, Arsjad Rasjid, emphasized that cooperation with China should prioritize knowledge and technology transfer, not just capital inflows.…
Does Indonesia prosper if ASEAN prospers?
Singapore’s prosperity is tied to ASEAN’s growth as its role as the region’s key investment hub remains indispensable. For Indonesia, deeper trade, stronger connectivity, and resilient supply…