China-backed power plant, Astra gold mine lose permits in Indonesian environmental crackdown
Reuters·2026-01-21 06:03
Group 1 - A China-backed hydropower plant and a gold mining unit operated by Astra International had their permits revoked by the Jakarta government [1] - The revocation of permits affected a total of 28 firms [1] - This action reflects the Jakarta government's regulatory stance towards foreign investments in the region [1] Group 2 - The specific reasons for the permit revocations were not detailed in the report [1] - The impact on the operations and financial performance of the affected companies remains to be seen [1] - The move may signal increased scrutiny of foreign investments in Indonesia's natural resources sector [1]