Business and Finance Jakarta’s Transit Revolution: The Rp 300 Billion ‘Doughnut’ Pedestrian Deck to Redefine Dukuh Atas Connectivity July 30, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – In a significant move to solidify Jakarta’s position as a burgeoning global metropolis, PT MRT Jakarta (Perseroda) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to construct a massive, circular pedestrian…
Business and Finance National Honor and Environmental Stewardship: President Prabowo Subianto Mandates a Nationwide War on Waste July 30, 2026 Reynand Wu JAKARTA – In a sweeping declaration that underscores a shift toward environmental discipline and national pride, President Prabowo Subianto has issued a stern directive to eliminate the "mountains of trash"…
Business and Finance Genjot Kerja Sama Ekonomi, Inggris Dukung Indonesia Masuk CPTPP July 29, 2026 Asro This diplomatic engagement marks a pivotal moment in Indonesia’s post-2024 election economic trajectory, signaling a commitment to international standards, market liberalization, and sustainable industrialization. As Indonesia seeks to transition from…
Business and Finance Strengthening the Silk Road of the Skies: Garuda Indonesia and Saudia Airlines Forge Strategic Alliance for Global Expansion July 29, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati JAKARTA – In a move set to redefine the aviation landscape between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (GIAA) has officially entered into a comprehensive…
Business and Finance Bapanas Intervenes as Tomato Prices Collapse: A Strategic Move to Safeguard Farmer Livelihoods July 28, 2026 Siti Muinah JAKARTA – The National Food Agency (Badan Pangan Nasional, or Bapanas) has officially launched an emergency intervention following a drastic collapse in tomato prices at the farm-gate level. Driven by…
Business and Finance INDONESIA’S ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY: PRESIDENT PRABOWO TO INAUGURATE 1,400 VILLAGE ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS AND 100 GW SOLAR INITIATIVE July 28, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman JAKARTA – In a significant move toward achieving total national energy equity, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has announced that President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to…
Business and Finance Gerak Hijau 2026 Satukan Pemerintah, Dunia Usaha, dan Masyarakat untuk Aksi Nyata Peduli Lingkungan July 25, 2026 Siti Muinah The event, organized by the Ministry of Environment with the strategic backing of state-owned mining giant PT ANTAM (Persero) Tbk, marks a significant milestone in Indonesia’s journey toward its 2030…
Business and Finance Indonesia Sets Final Ultimatum for Tax Amnesty Repatriation: Strict Enforcement to Begin in 2027 July 25, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has officially signaled the end of its "persuasive" approach toward wealthy taxpayers who have failed to fulfill their promises of repatriating offshore assets. In a…
Business and Finance Indonesia-China Economic Synergy: The Rise of the "Two Countries Twin Parks" and the Ambition of the Batang "Shenzhen" July 24, 2026 Reynand Wu JAKARTA – In a move signaling a deepening of bilateral economic integration, the Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the "Two Countries Twin Parks" (TCTP) initiative, a flagship cooperation…
Business and Finance Strengthening Indonesia’s Border Biosecurity: Ministry of Finance and Quarantine Agency to Integrate X-Ray Monitoring July 24, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA – In a significant move to bolster national border security and streamline the flow of international trade, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance has officially signaled a green light for…