Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said, based on the evaluation of the work since October 2014 until March 2015, has been an increase in planted area of 700 thousand hectares, which is expected to increase production to 3 million tons. In addition, the government also will build food estate, and the future for the downstream area […]
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) admitted that he dreamed of handicraft products from Indonesia could be number one in the global market. Currently, Indonesia is still in the 12th in the world. “Let us dream of our handicraft products from Sabang to Merauke be number one.,” President Jokowi said, in opening speech of the largest handicraft […]
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited the headquarters of PT (Persero) State Electricity Company (PLN), on Jl. Trunojoyo, Jakarta, Tuesday (7/4) noon. On this occasion, President Jokowi met the officials of PLN, ranging from CEO Sofyan Bashir to the Heads of Division, and giving spirit to achieve the procurement target of 35 thousand megawatts, which should […]
After visiting the headquarters of PT. PLN (Persero), President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and entourage suddenly visited the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI), in Sudirman, Jakarta. The arrival of President Jokowi not in vain because trading on the Stock Exchange on Tuesday (7/4) noted the highest Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG), to the 5520 points. IHSG climbed […]
Slavery case that occurred in the Aru Islands, Maluku, or more commonly known as Benjina case gets the attention of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in the meeting which addressed the issue of illegal fishing, in the office of President, Jakarta, Tuesday (7/4). “On the issue of illegal fishing related with Benjina, this is not only […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi, said that the evacuation of 220 citizens from Yemen conducted in two phases, has been underway quickly, safely and efficiently. Foreign Minister continues to urge Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Yemen to select the evacuation option return to the homeland for the safety of himself and family. “When the evacuation option […]
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) provide a compelling message to young entrepreneurs who are members of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (Hipmi) in the face of the strengthening of the US dollar against the rupiah, or in facing the ASEAN Economic Community (MEA) by the end of 2015. Related with the dollar, President Jokowi expressed optimism […]
Oil entrepreneur who is also Chair of Medco Group, Arifin Panigoro, met President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday (6/4) morning. However, the meeting was not to discuss the issue of oil, but related on agriculture. According to Arifin, President Jokowi gives positive response to the mechanization of agriculture with modern rice […]
A total of 110 Indonesian citizen (WNI) who were evacuated from Yemen has arrived at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Jakarta, Sunday (5/4) afternoon. The arrival of 110 citizens who are the first part from 262 citizens who managed to get out from Yemen to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, a few days ago were welcomed by the Minister […]
Related with the efforts to meet the target of tourist arrivals to Indonesia, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in addition to meet with AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes, also call the President Director of PT. Garuda Indonesia Arif Wibowo. “President asks what needs to get support, especially how to develop tourism,” said Arif told reporters after meeting […]
