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Monthly Report Indonesia Investments

The monthly update of Indonesia Investments is a report written and published by Van Der Schaar Investments B.V. The report informs the reader of the key political, economic and social developments that occur in Indonesia, and also touches upon those key international events that impact on Indonesia.

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Mining in Indonesia: Government Eager to Raise Its Stake in Freeport Indonesia

Already, Indonesian government officials are discussing whether to raise Indonesia's stake in Freeport Indonesia, the mining giant that operates the lucrative Grasberg mine in Papua (one of the largest gold and copper mines in the world).

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Renewable Energy in Indonesia: Solar Power Through the Merah Putih Village Cooperative

The National Energy Board (Dewan energi Nasional, DEN) wants foreign investors to play a key role in the development of large-scale solar power plants through the Red-White (Merah Putih) Village Cooperative. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia stated that additional solar power through this cooperative will have a capacity of 80-100 gigawatts (GW).

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Purpose & Meaning Behind Establishment of Indonesia's Hajj and Umrah Ministry

On Monday, 8 September 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto established a new ministry: the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Mochamad Irfan Yusuf (a grandson of Nahdlatul Ulama founder KH. Hasyim Asy'ari) was appointed as its minister. It is interesting to take a closer look at the purpose of (and reason behind) this new ministry.

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Finance

Financial Markets Indonesia

The financial markets of Indonesia have shown a remarkable recovery from the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s. Prudent fiscal management and foreign confidence in the country's strengthening economic fundamentals are behind robust economic growth.

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Business

Doing Business in Indonesia

Indonesia is not the easiest place to start an enterprise or, generally, to conduct business. In this section the reader can find valuable information about Indonesia's investment climate, about how to set up a company or representative office, the risks that are involved in investing in Indonesia, analyses of commodities, listed companies and business sectors, and more.

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Cultures, Histories & Demography

Indonesia is the world's fourth-most populous country, implying that significant cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity can be found within its boundaries. This section provides the reader background information about the people of Indonesia, its (political and economic) histories, religions, and more.

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Indonesia Investments

Indonesia Investments is a platform that helps foreign investors to engage in business in Indonesia. In close cooperation with our network in Indonesia our services include market research (market intelligence), monthly reports on the Indonesian economy, politics and social developments, market entry strategies, the establishment of legal entities (local PTs, PT PMAs, and Representative Offices), finding Indonesian business partners or office/factory space, marketing strategies, and human resources recruitment.

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The second edition of our flagship Energy Research Report is scheduled to be released soon. The second edition includes special focus on Indonesia's renewable energy potential. Soon we will share more information about the upcoming release...

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Indonesia is the fourth-most populous nation on earth. The composition of this population is characterized by a high degree of variety in terms of culture, religion, and language.