The country, the world's largest nickel producer, is studying the creation of a metal trade cartel similar to Opec, confirmed by the investment minister, for metals such as nickel and cobalt

Over 2.100 people have been displaced after Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi began erupting, producing a column of smoke and ash, and a possible tsunami also caused by lava and rocks falling into the sea

During the 2024 Eid al-Fitr exodus a decrease of 15% in accidents has been reported compared to last year's Eid, from 2.159 to 1.835 nationally; the National Police Traffic Corps also specifies fatalities decreased by 3%

State toll road operator PT Jasa Marga announced that it has temporarily suspended the expiration of the electronic toll card during the homeward and outward exodus season during Eid al-Fitr

Notwithstanding the ongoing construction of a new capital city, the Centre for Economic Reform Indonesia said that the metropolitan city of Jakarta has the potential to become an economic and commercial hub capable of competing with global cities