Business and Finance New Era for Jakarta’s Airport Rail: PT KCI to Implement Assigned Seating for Soekarno-Hatta Commuterline July 17, 2026 Lina Irawan JAKARTA – In a significant move to modernize and streamline the passenger experience for one of Indonesia’s most vital transit links, PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) has officially announced a…
Business and Finance Indonesia Implements Steep Fee Hikes for Notaries: Jakarta Transfers Set at IDR 500 Million July 15, 2026 Layla Zulfa JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has officially overhauled the fee structure for legal administrative services, introducing a significant increase in Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) rates for the notary profession. Under…
Business and Finance Nepotism Allegations and the "Umrah Challenge": Minister of Public Works Denies Kinship with PT PP Commissioner July 15, 2026 Nana JAKARTA – In a move that has captured the attention of the Indonesian public and corporate governance observers alike, the Minister of Public Works (PU), Dody Hanggodo, has vehemently denied…
Business and Finance The Illusion of Relief: Indonesian Ojek Online Drivers Report No Income Growth Despite 8% Fee Cap July 8, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA – One week after the Indonesian government officially implemented a landmark policy capping application fees for online motorcycle taxi (ojek online or "ojol") drivers at 8%, the reality on…
Business and Finance Chery’s Strategic Gambit: Transforming Nissan’s Rosslyn Plant into a Pan-African Manufacturing Hub May 28, 2026 Lina Hope PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the African automotive landscape, the Chinese automotive giant Chery has officially finalized the acquisition of the former…
