BI to Fine Rp300mn for Unlicensed Foreign Banknotes Carrier Bank Indonesia or BI will give a fine of up to Rp300 million for individuals or unlicensed corporations that are carrying foreign banknotes cross-customs with a […]
Subsidies to various government agencies hit P131 billion in 2017 The national government has disbursed subsidies to various agencies amounting to P131 billion for 2017, with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) receiving the highest […]
Indonesia’s Plan to Keep Power Tariffs Flat Will Cost $588m This Year Indonesia’s plans to keep electricity tariffs and some fuel prices unchanged for the next two years will cost around Rp 8.1 trillion ($588 […]
Migrant workers’ protection: Quo vadis? Once again, the world bears witness to the cruel realities that migrant workers face everyday in their host countries. — The Jakarta Post CIMB Bank partners with PLDT of the […]
Indonesia (Again) Vows to Clean World’s Most Polluted River (video) If everything goes according to plan 2025 is set to be a big year environmentally for Indonesia, which carries the unwanted title as home to […]
ADB to provide technical aid, $5M for Marawi rehabilitation The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it will provide technical assistance and $5 million worth of funding to support the rehabilitation of Marawi City following last […]
If everything goes according to plan 2025 is set to be a big year environmentally for Indonesia, which carries the unwanted title as home to one the world’s most polluted rivers, in addition to being […]
E. Kalimantan coal firm fined Rp 2 billion for dumping hazardous waste An Indonesian subsidiary of a Thai coal mining company operating in East Kalimantan has been fined Rp 2 billion (US$145,000) for dumping nearly […]
Philippines seeks ‘terrorist’ tag for 600 alleged communist guerrillas A U.N. special rapporteur, a former Philippine lawmaker and four former Catholic priests are among more than 600 alleged communist guerrillas the Philippines wants declared “terrorists”, […]
Indonesia to Turn Over Yacht in 1MDB Probe to FBI Indonesia will hand over a luxury yacht seized on the resort island of Bali to U.S. authorities, police said Wednesday, giving the Justice Department an […]
Sanofi may seek U.S. approval for Dengvaxia despite Philippines outrage Sanofi will decide shortly whether to seek regulatory approval for its dengue vaccine Dengvaxia in the United States and remains committed to the medicine despite […]
Indonesia Scraps Energy Regulation Hoping To Attract $50B In Investments Indonesia has scrapped a total of 186 energy regulations and permit requirements, hoping to make its energy sector more attractive as it seeks to lure […]