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Jakarta (VOI News) - The cooperation between Indonesia and Singapore keeps being stronger year by year and it increases continuously. Even, Singaporean investment in Indonesia is running sustainably. This was stated by Singaporean Ambassador to Indonesia, Anil Kumar Nayar after attending Diplomatic Forum held by Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta on Wednesday (19/02). Ambassador Anil Nayar explained that related to the outbreak of corona virus from China, Singapore is observing the world economic development in strengthening cooperation with Indonesia.

“I think economic cooperation between Indonesia and Singapore is still going on very strongly for the last almost five years, 2014, 2 last years, Singapore has been the top investor in Indonesia and I think the interest to invest more in Indonesia is very strong in business commodity. Of course we have to see how the effect of the virus now impact in terms of the international business sentiment in general. But I think if we are talking about Singapore business interest to Indonesia. I think it’s still very strong,” said Ambassador Anil Kumar Nayar.

Moreover, Ambassador Anil Kumar Nayar further explained that the sectors of cooperation between Indonesia and Singapore that have occurred so far are defense, economy, and tourism. He hopes that in facing the international uncertainty challenges nowadays, the cooperation of the two countries keeps increasing in the future. (VOI-AF)

The Japanese Embassy in Indonesia held a reception of Emperor Naruhito's birthday in Jakarta on Tuesday (18/02). In his remarks representing the Indonesian government, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia had a great interest in relations with Japan, which was based on the principle of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit. Airlangga said Indonesia's economic relations will remain important in the future. In the field of economic cooperation, Indonesia and Japan have many to explore. Airlangga believes that strong economic relations between Indonesia and Japan will remain important in the future.

"Bilateral trade value between Indonesia and Japan reached 31.57 billion and ranked 3 as a top export destination for Indonesia valued at 50.9 billion. In terms of investment, Japan was also the third largest investor in 2019 with a total FDI value of 4.3 billion. I believe this strong and mutual economic cooperation will remain significant in the future with the potential of further improvement both countries have succeeded in substantially concluding in general review of the IJEPA (Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement) and asset negotiations last year. This progress on the FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiations shall become the momentum for Indonesia and Japan to expand our economic cooperation in the future," said Airlangga.

Meanwhile, Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Masafumi Ishii said the reception this time was special, because there were many new things to be celebrated. In addition to celebrating the Emperor's Birthday, the next thing worth celebrating, he said, was the holding of the Tokyo Olympics and the Paralympics in the next few months. (VOI / AHM / BLM EDT)

Jakarta - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has used the recirculation aquaculture system (RAS) technology to develop the national fish seed industry. "The technology can increase stocking densities by up to seven times compared to conventional systems," Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo said in a statement received by Antara News Agency in Jakarta Wednesday.

In addition, this technology is also able to cut the maintenance period, increase the passing rate of life, and the level of uniformity of size, the minister noted.

"With its various advantages, RAS can be a solution to overcome the problem of fish seed needs throughout Indonesia," he said.

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is aware that the current price of seeds is still quite high in some areas.

The cause is the condition of the region, the distance of delivery and the availability that has not been evenly distributed.

"This condition can be overcome by increasing the use of RAS technology throughout Indonesia, especially in aquaculture production centers. If this can be realized, in the future, I hope the seeds will be given free of charge to people who want to carry out cultivation activities," the minister added.

With more seed production and more people getting educated, more fish can be produced, according to Prabowo.

RAS technology can increase stocking densities by 28 to 30 birds per liter.

The system also cuts seed maintenance time to a relatively shorter period of 30 days which can reach a size of 2 to 4 cm with a passing rate of life reaching 95 percent and a uniformity of size of up to 90 percent.

Production productivity with RAS technology can increase up to 140 times compared to conventional methods.

RAS technology is the right technology in increasing fish hatchery productivity by decreasing water and land use, in addition to creating businesses with a minimal negative impact on ecology, Director General of Aquaculture at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Slamet Soebjakto stated.

Another advantage of RAS compared to conventional systems is that it is safer from the pollution that occurs outside the aquatic environment so that sanitation and hygiene are environmentally friendly, he said.

Besides, easy maintenance, better water quality stability and more efficient use of water will make this intensive fish hatchery technology a new excellent in aquaculture, especially fish hatchers.

"With the flexibility of RAS technology that can be applied to various types of commodities. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is ready to multiply this technology throughout Indonesia," Slamet stated.  (ANTARA)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo wants Dubai World Expo 2020, in which Indonesia will be participating, to become a hub and bridge of Indonesia's economy with countries in the Middle East and Africa as emerging economies. President Jokowi, in a limited meeting on the topic of the Hannover Messe 2020 Preparation and the Dubai 2020 World Expo, at the Presidential Office in Jakarta, Monday as quoted by Antara News Agency explained that  Indonesia should be able to take advantage of its participation in the event, to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for six months from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021. He further said this is an opportunity to promote Indonesia's economic potential// The event, which was deemed as the world's biggest agenda after the World Cup and the Olympics, would be attended by 192 participants from various countries.  It is also expected to be attended by 25 million visitors from all parts of the world. He also said  this can be a hub, a place to build an economic bridge with countries in the Middle East and Africa as emerging economies// Voi.Ant