Recce Pharmaceuticals Limited has received ethics approval from Indonesia’s Human Research Ethics Committee to initiate Phase 3 clinical trials of its topical gel, RECCE® 327 (R327G), designed for diabetic foot infections (DFIs). This green light enables the Australian-based company to move forward with its large-scale study in Indonesia, a country with one of the world’s […]
SKF has successfully completed the acquisition of John Sample Group’s (JSG) Lubrication and Flow Management businesses, a move first announced earlier this year. This strategic acquisition enhances SKF’s capabilities across South-East Asia and Oceania, focusing on sectors such as heavy industry, mobile equipment, and engineered solutions. Philipp Herlein, Managing Director of SKF Lubrication Management, expressed […]
Indonesia has officially launched a $1.2 billion joint venture with China’s battery manufacturing giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), aiming to solidify its status as a major player in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry. The partnership, announced in mid-October 2024, involves Indonesia’s state-owned entity, Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC), collaborating with CATL to establish […]
In a strategic effort to enhance the ramp-up of BBM metallurgical coal production, Cokal Limited has significantly augmented its coal transport infrastructure by collaborating with PT Stanley Mitra Abadi, a local coal hauling contractor. This collaboration, coupled with the development of a semi-permanent steel bridge over the Mohing River, is anticipated to markedly improve coal […]
TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and subsurface intelligence, has been awarded a contract to conduct a 2D seismic survey offshore Sumatra, Indonesia. The survey, announced in September 2024, will be conducted using COSL’s HYSY 718 vessel and is expected to cover between 5,500 and 6,500 line kilometers across two regions in the […]
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), a leading FMCG company in emerging markets, has announced robust financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended on June 30, 2024. The company demonstrated impressive growth across various segments despite challenges in certain regions. GCPL also revealed its entry into the pet care industry, marking […]
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a violent landslide triggered by torrential rains wreaked havoc at a gold mine on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island this past weekend, claiming the lives of at least 12 individuals and leaving 40 others missing. The disaster struck early Sunday morning in the Suwawa district of Gorontalo province, causing not only […]
Mount Ibu, located on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera, erupted spectacularly on Saturday evening, sending ash clouds four kilometers high into the sky accompanied by streaks of purple lightning. This alarming natural event prompted the evacuation of seven nearby villages, affecting hundreds of residents. Emergency Response and Evacuation Following the eruption, the local disaster […]
Microsoft has unveiled a major investment plan in Indonesia, committing US$1.7 billion over the next four years to expand new cloud and AI infrastructure, as well as to provide AI skilling opportunities for 840,000 individuals. This initiative, the largest in Microsoft’s 29-year history in Indonesia, aligns with the Indonesian government’s Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision, aiming […]
In a dramatic escalation of nature’s fury, nearly 800 residents have been evacuated from the Ruang volcano area on the Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This area, notorious as part of the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, witnessed multiple eruptions since last Tuesday, underscoring the unpredictable volcanic activity in the region. The Ruang volcano’s activity […]