Business and Finance Indonesian Ministry of Finance Reports Rp 319 Trillion Budget Deficit as of September 2026: A Strategic Move to Bolster National Growth October 8, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA – The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has officially released the realization of the State Budget (Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara or APBN) for the third quarter of 2026. Addressing…
Business and Finance Gold Prices Rebound: Antam 24-Karat Gains Momentum as Buyback Rates Surge October 7, 2026 Asro JAKARTA – In a fiscal landscape characterized by shifting global economic indicators and a renewed interest in safe-haven assets, the price of gold produced by PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam)…
Business and Finance Whoosh High-Speed Rail Announces Major 10.10 Promotional Campaign: Deep Discounts for Jakarta-Bandung Travelers October 6, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) has officially launched an extensive promotional campaign for the Whoosh high-speed rail service, timed to coincide with the nationally celebrated "10.10" shopping…
Business and Finance Indonesia’s Supreme Audit Agency Recovers IDR 163.6 Trillion in State Assets: A Two-Decade Financial Review October 6, 2026 Basiran JAKARTA – In a comprehensive display of fiscal oversight and accountability, the Supreme Audit Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan, or BPK) has announced the successful recovery…
Business and Finance Global Climate Responsibility: Indonesia Bridges the $472 Billion Funding Gap for NDC Targets October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin BOGOR – The Government of Indonesia has issued a clarion call to the international community, asserting that the monumental task of achieving its climate targets cannot—and should not—be borne by…
Business and Finance Gold Market Resurgence: Volatility and the Imperative of Financial Literacy in the 2026 Commodities Landscape October 1, 2026 Neng Nana JAKARTA – The global precious metals market has entered a period of significant turbulence, characterized by aggressive price swings and a renewed focus on technical proficiency among retail investors. As…
Business and Finance Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Milestone: Karangkates Floating Solar Power Plant Reaches 70% Completion September 30, 2026 Suro Senen MALANG, INDONESIA – In a significant stride toward Indonesia’s ambitious energy transition goals, the Karangkates Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS Terapung Karangkates) in Malang Regency, East Java, has officially reached…
Business and Finance Splashing Success: How Batik Ciprat is Redefining Economic Independence for the Disabled in Klaten September 30, 2026 Neng Nana KLATEN, CENTRAL JAVA – In the quiet village of Kemudo, located in the Prambanan district of Klaten, a revolution of color and resilience is unfolding. Far from the traditional, meticulously…
Business and Finance Strengthening Accountability: BPKH Welcomes President Prabowo’s Directive for Forensic Audit of Hajj Finances September 30, 2026 Laily UPN JAKARTA – In a significant move toward enhancing the transparency and integrity of Indonesia’s massive Hajj fund, the Hajj Financial Management Agency (Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji, or BPKH) has officially…
Business and Finance Engineering Sovereignty: Ministry of Public Works Accelerates Water Infrastructure to Secure Merauke’s Historic Harvest September 30, 2026 Sagoh JAKARTA – As Indonesia pivots toward a future of total food independence, the Ministry of Public Works (PU) has intensified its strategic operations in the far reaches of South Papua.…