Doing what is good for community, country and climate is a business philosophy backed by shared value creation and positive multiplier effects brought about by companies managed by RGE. This article, first published in Bahasa Indonesia by Antara Riau, covers the positive impact created in Pangkalan Kerinci by APRIL Group‘s Indonesian operations PT Riau Andalan Pulp […]
RGE Statement on Sukanto Tanoto Interview | Royal Golden Eagle
In a 2011 interview that has recently been circulating on social media, Mr. Sukanto Tanoto spoke about his background and business philosophy. An article in the Indonesiana Forum drew attention to a part of that interview and regrettably took it out of context. In the interview, the metaphor in Mandarin used by Mr. Tanoto is […]
Pernyataan RGE Tentang Wawancara Bapak Sukanto Tanoto
Dalam wawancara tahun 2011 berdurasi 55:29 menit yang beredar di media sosial, Bapak Sukanto Tanoto menjelaskan latar belakang serta filosofi bisnis beliau. Kutipan artikel di forum Indonesiana, serta terjemahan salah satu bagian video yang beredar, tidaklah sesuai dengan tujuan dan maksud yang tersirat sehingga telah menimbulkan penafsiran yang berbeda. Metafora yang digunakan oleh Bapak Sukanto […]
Apical expands presence in Europe with Bio-Oils acquisition
“This strategic acquisition provides Apical the beachhead to build our share in the EU market which values sustainability.” – Says Apical Group‘s President Dato’ Yeo How, as one of Indonesia’s largest palm oil exporters successfully closed an acquisition of leading Spanish biodiesel company Bio-Oils on July 5, 2016. An important step in Apical’s expansion Apical Group […]
Using Collaboration and Science for Conservation
The private sector can play an important role in conservation – that was the message Lucita Jasmin drove home at Conservation Asia 2016. APRIL Group’s Director of Sustainability & External Affairs joined 550 international delegates, comprising scientists, academics, students, industry leaders and policy-makers at the June 29 to July 2 conference at the Stephen Riady […]
Sateri confirms machinery orders to expand VSF capacity by 1 million tonnes
Sateri is poised to become the largest viscose staple fibre producer in the world with a production capacity of over 1.6 million tonnes by 2020. Larger production capacity with new machineries On Aug 8, 2016, Sateri confirmed orders for machineries to expand its viscose staple fibre production capacity by one million tonnes. Sateri’s three PEFC […]
5 things you should know about Asian Agri’s Bazaar Migor
Asian Agri recently sold 10,000 litres of cooking oil at affordable prices at Indonesian Trade Ministry’s “Pasar Murah” event on June 15-20, 2016. Bazaar Minyak Goreng (Cooking Oil Bazaar), or Bazaar Migor, represents Asian Agri’s role in supporting the government and communities in Indonesia in fighting food price inflation during Ramadan. [See Asian Agri’s news […]
Business & Climate Summit 2016: APRIL Fights Emissions on Multiple Fronts
RGE Vice-Chairman Bey Soo Khiang participated in a panel discussion at the Business & Climate Summit 2016 in London. Themed “Achieving climate-positive land use in agriculture & forestry – the role of business”, the June 28 session was organised by the Tropical Forest Alliance 2020. Moderated by Jim Leape (Consulting Professor, Stanford University), the panel focused […]
Belinda Tanoto: Innovation happens in the frontline, not in HQ
At the recent UBS Philanthropy Forum Asia, Tanoto Foundation Board of Trustees member Belinda Tanoto, shared her insights on how the Foundation tackles the complex and challenging issues in Indonesia’s education system. The event which gathered top philanthropists, eminent business families and influential impact investors in Singapore for two days, provided a platform to discuss […]
[SWA Interview] Tony Wenas: APRIL is about Sustainable Forest Management
APRIL Group Indonesia Operations Managing Director Tony Wenas was interviewed by business portal SWA on May 29, 2016. The following is an English translation of the article. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) is one of the largest, most technologically advanced and efficient makers of pulp and paper products in the world. RAPP is a subsidiary […]