France vs German effort to change EU car engine rules

An alliance of car-friendly countries led by Germany on Monday dialed up the temperature in a fight against EU legislation that would consign the engine to the scrapheap as part of landmark efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions from transport after France is announce ready to “fight” Germany to save EU green transport legislation which … Baca Selengkapnya

Indonesia issues regulation on carbon capture, storage

Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued a regulation on the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) as well as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). This is part of the government’s effort to lower carbon emissions and boost oil and gas output. ESDM Minister Arifin Tasrif said that the regulation … Baca Selengkapnya

Visit Visa Users for Multiple Trips Can Enter Indonesia from All Immigration Checkpoints

A Multiple Travel Visit Visa or also known as a Multiple Entry Visa can be submitted by Foreign Citizens from all countries and can be used to enter Indonesia from all Immigration Checkpoints. This policy is stipulated through Circular Letter Number IMI-0072.GR.01.01 of 2023 which is effective from 25 February 2023.To apply for a Multiple … Baca Selengkapnya

Unions vow to shut down France’s economy amid pension battle

Roads blocked, oil refineries disrupted, planes grounded and trains halted, unions are threatening to shut down France’s economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age.The first actions started Monday, as truckers sporadically blocked major highway arteries and interchanges in go-slow actions … Baca Selengkapnya

Jokowi Gives Foreign Workers Permits to Work and Live in IKN for 10 Years

President Jokowi  granted permission for  foreign workers (TKA) to work for a long time in the National Capital ( IKN ) of the archipelago. He laid out the red carpet in Government Regulation Number 12 of 2023 concerning Granting Business Licensing, Ease of Doing Business and Investment Facilities for Business Players in the Archipelago’s Capital … Baca Selengkapnya

RI’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase to US$140.3 Bn in February 2023

RI’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Increase to US$140.3 Bn in February 2023 Bank Indonesia (BI) noted that Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves reached US$140.3 billion at the end of February 2023. This amount increased compared to the position in January 2023, amounting to US$139.4 billion. Head of the Communications Department and Executive Director of BI Erwin Haryono … Baca Selengkapnya

New Capital Authority Able to Impose Special Tax, Says Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance says that the future authority of the new capital city (IKN) will have the authority to charge special fees or taxes once the city is operable. The Ministry’s Director of Harmonization of Budgeting Regulations Didik Kusnaini said the IKN authority will legally inherit flexibility in controlling its budgeting aspect.  “What’s flexible … Baca Selengkapnya