VOI NEWS, 17:00 LOCAL TIME, GMT+7, 28-11-2017
Indonesian Ministry of Trade seeks to expand market access for Indonesian products through a trade mission program to Japan, involving delegates who will leave for the country between November 28 and 30, 2017. Indonesian Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita will lead the Indonesian trade mission delegation to Japan. The Japanese government is expected to provide increased commitment to offer wider access to Indonesian products, both goods and services. Some of those products are foods, agriculture, and fishery, as well as services of skilled workers, such as nurses and caregivers. Enggartiasto stated in a written statement received by Antara News Agency on Monday (27/11) that the ministry is also exploring opportunities for cooperation to push Indonesian products into the Japanese market, through the existing retail distribution system in the country. According to him, the trade mission is a follow up of a meeting of Indonesian Trade Minister and the JETRO (the Japan External Trade Organization) Delegation led by its Vice President Yuri Sato, on Aug 10, 2017, in Jakarta. At the meeting, the two sides were committed to improve the cooperation between the two countries in economic and trade sectors// Ant
ABU Sonic Becomes an event of Sharing Experience and Knowledge of Radio Practitioners
International Radio Drama Festival, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union -ABU SONIC is held on November 27-29, 2017 in Yogyakarta. Through the festival, it is hoped that the radio practitioners who involved in the eventcan share their experiences and knowledge that can bring progress in the future. This was conveyed by the Chairman of Supervisory Board of Radio Republik Indonesia - RRI, Mistam, in his speech at the opening of ABU Sonic in Yogyakarta, Monday, November 27, 2017.
“This different become one of RRI missions, we believe with the presence of radio drama practitioners from foreign countries in Yogyakarta, not only to attend the radio drama festival, but alsoto exchange experience, knowledge, and planning for the future to be more spectacular and better. The difference will bring better improvement for the future,” said Mistam.
The International Radio Drama Festival -ABU Sonic consists of 5 categories namely long form drama, mini drama, Radio-based Multimedia Drama, Radio Drama Youth Award and Documenter Drama. The Festival is participated in by participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Rumania. There are also some special class namely masterclass and workshop on the series of ABU Sonic Festival// Rezha
Minister Jonan says Indonesia-Kazakhstan Must Increase Cooperation
Indonesia and Kazakhstan must increase bilateral cooperation. That was stated by Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Ignasius Jonan in his remarks during the commemoration of Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jakarta, on Monday (27/11). According to Minister Ignasius Jonan, there are plenty of cooperation potential to be increased by both countries in various sectors, such as the sector of energy.
“In the field of energy, there are plenty of opportunities to build bilateral cooperations. Similar to Indonesia, Kazakhstan is an oil and gas, as well as mineral producer. But more, as growing economies, countries will face similar challenges on securing energy supply and growing energy demands respectively. I believe the collaborations in energy sector would be beneficial for both countries in order to ensure energy security and boost economic growth. So, the supply gas from outside Indonesia are trying now to come to Indonesia within more competitive price from the middle east. I think we should look at Kazakhstan in this regard,” said the Minister.
Meanwhile in tourism sector, Minister Ignasius Jonan expected more tourists coming from Kazakhstan to Indonesia. In his remarks, the Minister also promised to visit Kazakhstan next year// Trans.Steve
Attending rejuvenation of people's palm oil, President Joko Widodo reminds the importance of management
North Sumatra province becomes the second province to run a community palm oil rejuvenation program after it was first launched in South Sumatra Province on October 13th. President Joko Widodo said that palm oil is Indonesia's best source of income due to high contribution of the commodity to the national economy. However, the President reminds that oil palm commodities should get support from management programs so that their productivity will not decrease.
“It is not excessive when palm oil is called green gold for our country, Indonesia. Because, our country is the largest palm oil producer in the world, not only in Asia or Southeast Asia but also in the world. We must also remember that as the biggest palm oil producer, this means that we must be a leader in management of palm oil which is our weakness. We must work hard and learn how to take care and rejuvenate. Because, most of our palm trees are old enough. This means that the productivity decreases,” said President Joko Widodo.
In addition to the launching of the initial planting program of palm oil plantation rejuvenation program, on the same occasion, the handover of palm oil renewal, seeds of superior varieties of oil palm and the transfer of certificates of land rights to the community were also carried out. In the province of North Sumatra, the government will rejuvenate the palm plantation of the people covering an area of 9,109.29 hectares, spreading in 12 districts, including: Serdang Bedagai, Langkat, Labuhan Batu Selatan, Labuhan Batu, Asahan, Coal, Simalungun, Labuhan Batu Utara, Padang Lawas Utara, Padang Lawas, Deli Serdang, and Tapanuli Tengah// (Ndy.trs.Rezha)
BI issues export-import regulation using baht, ringgit
The central bank of the Republic of Indonesia, Bank Indonesia (BI), has issued technical regulations to settle trade transactions between Indonesia and Malaysia using Ringgit, as well as between Indonesia and Thailand using Baht, in order to reduce dependence on certain currencies and maintain exchange rate stability. The regulation is the Governor Board Regulation on Local Currency Settlement (LCS), BI`s Executive Director of the Communication Department Agusman said on Monday (27/11). Agusman explained that transaction using local currencies can encourage bilateral trade between Indonesia and Thailand, as well as Indonesia and Malaysia and also reduce dependence on certain currencies so as to support the stability of the exchange rate. Bilateral trade without using US dollar will be conducted through commercial banks designated as intermediaries called Bank Appointed Cross Currency Dealer (ACCD Bank). BI and the authorities in Malaysia and Thailand will assign AACD Banks. Those activities and financial transactions include the opening of Baht and Ringgit currency accounts, direct quotes for Baht and Ringgit currencies to Rupiah, and trade financing in Baht and Ringgit currencies. The financial provision will be effective from January 2, 2018// Voi.Ant
Muhammadiyah to establish Islamic schools in Australia
Indonesia’s second-largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, is set to establish an Islamic school in Melbourne, Australia, as part of its efforts to create more centers of excellence with a good reputation both at national and international levels. Muhammadiyah chairman Haedar Nashir revealed the plan during the inauguration ceremony of the Nogotirto Da’wah building in Sleman, Yogyakarta, recently. Haedar said that Muhammadiyah is now finishing the land acquisition and the legal aspect of the project construction. It is hoped Muhammadiyah will have started the construction work by next year. At the construction project site, he said the Melbourne-chapter Muhammadiyah had a representative office building so that the development of the Islamic school would hopefully run smoothly. Haedar said the school compound would be built on a 10-hectare area and would consist of a preschool, an elementary school, a junior high school and a senior high school. Two models will be implemented in the schools. The first is for the local Muslim population in Australia. The second is for students of Indonesian families living there or for Indonesian students whose parents want to send them to study abroad. Haedar also said, there would be a possibility for Muhammadiyah to establish a Muhammadiyah university in Australia// Voi.JP
Mayor of Surabaya Receives the Visit of Deputy Mayor of Liverpool to Discuss Sister City Cooperation
The capital city of East Java Province, Surabaya has similar characteristics with Liverpool, England. The similarity of characteristics can be seen from the aspect of port city, economic center, sport, culture, and education. The similarity of characteristics became the strong basis for the two cities to conduct a sister city cooperation that has been agreed by both municipal governments through Letter of Intent (LoI) last May. It was delivered by Mayor of Surabaya, Tri Rismaharini when receiving the visit of Liverpool Deputy Mayor at Surabaya City Hall, on Monday (27/11).
“ I met the city with the same cyber breath, eventhough it just not developed yet. Liverpool is balance on education, and the development of sports, music, drama, dance, and also the business, can move together. There is not only one side, that's what I really want to develop in Surabaya,” said the Surabaya Mayor.
In addition the Mayor Tri Rismaharini added in 2018, Surabaya City Government also plans to send children who have potential in the field of football, to learn and practice football in Liverpool. The Mayor also said it is part of the increasing of training in soccer schools in Surabaya// (Rezha)
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