Ministry of Manpower

Indonesia MSME support and export development

31 clusters · 65 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Indonesian MSMEs leverage digital tools to expand market reach

The Indonesian government and private sectors are advancing initiatives to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), focusing on female entrepreneurs, digital independence, and expanded capital access. To add

Indonesia digital governance and national security concerns

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Communication and Digital issues cyber security warnings

Indonesian officials and organizations are increasingly focusing on the ethical, regulatory, and security implications of rapid technological advancement. At a UNESCO meeting, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon advocated for

Indonesia manages rice reserves and food security programs

50 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia strengthens food security through rice aid and reserves

Indonesia continues its large-scale food security and drought mitigation initiatives. Perum Bulog is distributing approximately 997,200 tons of rice to 33.24 million beneficiaries for the July–September 2026 period. As o

Indonesia digital economy and social welfare transformation

32 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Riau Province to launch digital social protection system in 2027

Indonesia is advancing its digital transformation through simultaneous updates to tax collection and social welfare systems. The Directorate General of Taxes has accelerated the collection of Income Tax Article 22 for ma

Vocational training and employment initiatives in Indonesia

14 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Manpower partners with IWIP to train local workers

In late 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower intensified efforts to address workforce displacement and skill gaps. A competency-based training program was launched for 50,000 workers affected by layoffs between 2024

Indonesia implements new Labor Protection Law

19 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia enacts Law No. 27 of 2026 on Labor Protection

Following the passage of the Labor Protection Law (UU Pelindungan Ketenagakerjaan) by the Indonesian House of Representatives on October 6, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto signed Law Number 27 of 2026, which became effe

Indonesia economic outlook: growth and industrialization

45 clusters · 137 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia economy grows 5.47 percent amid shifting consumption patterns

Indonesia continues to pursue high economic growth through industrialization and an expanding digital agenda, with the government targeting a 6% growth rate and 7% investment increase by 2027. To support these goals, the

Indonesian migrant worker protection and market expansion

17 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia investigates human trafficking allegations regarding citizens joining Russian military

The Indonesian government continues its dual strategy of expanding international labor markets and strengthening domestic protections. To increase employment, the Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection (KP2MI) is coordina

AI governance, education, and infrastructure in ID

18 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia explores AI integration for public services and healthcare

Indonesia is advancing its digital sovereignty through strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education. The Ministry of Communication and Digital is finalizing regulations for a National AI Roa

Indonesia 2026 Wage Subsidy Assistance program

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia Ministry of Manpower to distribute Rp900,000 wage subsidy

In early October 2026, the Indonesian government announced the 2026 Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) program, intended to provide financial aid to approximately 13.3 million workers. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affai

Indonesian institutional partnerships

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Indonesia labor market shows rising informal employment despite lower unemployment

The Regional Representative Council of Indonesia (DPD RI) established a partnership with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association (ICMI). This collaboration,

Singapore retirement and re-employment age increases

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Singapore to raise statutory retirement age to 65

The Singapore government has announced plans to raise the statutory retirement age from 64 to 65 and the re-employment age from 69 to 70, effective January 1, 2029. This implementation is scheduled one year earlier than

Indonesian corporate and banking share buybacks

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: BRI announces Rp1 trillion share buyback and receives industry awards

Major Indonesian conglomerates and state-owned banks have initiated significant share buyback programs in response to market fluctuations. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BRI) has entered a second phase of its bu

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

29 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Flores earthquake recovery continues in East Nusa Tenggara

Humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island continue to expand. As of late 2026, the death toll includes 48 direct fatalities and 94 indirect deaths at displacem

Indonesia 2026 social assistance and financial inclusion

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Indonesia government launches ‘One Person, One Account’ program

By late September 2026, Indonesia’s social assistance spending reached Rp115.8 trillion, representing 71.2 percent of the state budget allocation. This total includes Rp21.8 trillion for the Family Hope Program (PKH), Rp

Singapore labor market and wage trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Singapore wage guidelines and unpaid work trends

Individual workers in Singapore have reported personal difficulties navigating the employment landscape, including long-term unemployment for those with lower-level certifications and instances of being pressured to resi

Aging workforce trends in Australia and Singapore

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Australia sees record number of citizens over 65 in workforce

Seniors in Australia and Singapore are increasingly redefining retirement by transitioning into flexible work arrangements, such as part-time roles and volunteering, rather than exiting the workforce entirely. In Singapo

Labor layoffs and mitigation in Indonesia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: West Java implements measures to support 13,044 laid-off workers

In 2026, Indonesia reported significant labor market disruptions, with the Ministry of Manpower’s Satu Data platform recording 63,789 layoffs through September. West Java was the most heavily impacted province with 13,04