Business and Finance Strengthening the National Pillar: President Prabowo Subianto and Kadin Forge "Indonesia Incorporated" Alliance to Secure 8% Economic Growth August 2, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA – In a high-level strategic gathering that underscores the deepening synergy between the state and the private sector, President Prabowo Subianto hosted the leadership of the Indonesian Chamber of…
Business and Finance Indonesia Adjusts Export Duties for August 2026: Palm Oil Softens While Cocoa Prices Skyrocket August 2, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – The Indonesian Ministry of Trade has officially released the updated Reference Price (HR) for Crude Palm Oil (CPO) and various other agricultural and forestry commodities for the period…
Business and Finance DISASTER AT SEA: Intensive Emergency Response Underway Following KM. Mutiara Sentosa II Fire in the Java Sea August 2, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati SUMENEP, INDONESIA – A major maritime emergency has unfolded in the Java Sea as the KM. Mutiara Sentosa II, a vessel traversing one of Indonesia’s busiest shipping lanes, caught fire…
Business and Finance Transmart Full Day Sale 2026: A Strategic Deep Dive into Indonesia’s Retail Revolution and Consumer Stimulus August 1, 2026 Siti Muinah Main Facts: The August 2nd Shopping Extravaganza On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Transmart, one of Indonesia’s largest retail chains under the CT Corp umbrella, will once again host its highly…
Business and Finance Tragedy in Balochistan: Methane Explosion Claims 34 Lives Amidst Growing Concerns Over Mine Safety in Pakistan August 1, 2026 Suro Senen QUETTA, PAKISTAN – In one of the deadliest industrial accidents to hit Pakistan’s southwestern frontier in recent years, a massive methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Balochistan has…
Business and Finance Pertamina Patra Niaga Announces Strategic Price Adjustments for Non-Subsidized Fuels Effective August 2026 July 31, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, the downstream subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned energy giant Pertamina, has officially announced a periodic price adjustment for its non-subsidized fuel products. Effective from August…
Business and Finance National Nutrition Agency Refutes Claims that Free Nutritious Meal Program Drains State Budget July 31, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA – The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Sudaryono, has launched a firm defense of the government’s flagship Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, dismissing growing public concerns that…
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…