Business and Finance Indonesia Accelerates 100 GWp Solar Ambition: Minister Bahlil Announces Tenders for Seven Major PLTS Projects August 25, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan JAKARTA – In a move that signals a tectonic shift in Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, the Indonesian Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), has officially invited…
Business and Finance Indonesia’s "White Gold" Dominates Global Markets: A Deep Dive into the H1 2026 Bird’s Nest Export Performance August 25, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan The Indonesian edible bird’s nest (EBN) industry continues to solidify its position as a cornerstone of the nation’s non-oil and gas export sector. Often referred to as "White Gold" or…
Business and Finance Jakarta’s Transit Milestone: LRT Jakarta Phase 1B Velodrome-Manggarai Set for Inauguration August 25, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy JAKARTA – The landscape of Jakarta’s public transportation is on the cusp of a significant transformation. The LRT Jakarta Phase 1B project, connecting the Velodrome in East Jakarta to the…
Business and Finance INDONESIA’S SOLAR REVOLUTION: PRESIDENT PRABOWO SUBIANTO LAUNCHES HISTORIC 100 GWP SOLAR INITIATIVE TO SECURE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE August 25, 2026 rifanmuazin BALI, INDONESIA — In a move that signals a seismic shift in Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated the groundbreaking of the 100 Gigawatt-peak (GWp) Solar Power…
Business and Finance Modernizing a Strategic Hub: KAI Properti Completes Major Infrastructure Upgrades at Cikampek Station to Enhance Passenger Experience August 24, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA – In a significant move to bolster Indonesia’s railway infrastructure and improve the quality of public transportation services, KAI Properti, a subsidiary of the state-owned railway operator PT Kereta…
Business and Finance Bridging the Golden Gap: Indonesia’s Strategic Overhaul of the National Gold Ecosystem August 24, 2026 Nana Muazin Jakarta – Indonesia, a nation synonymous with vast mineral wealth, is currently facing a paradoxical challenge in its gold sector. Despite being home to some of the world’s largest gold…
Business and Finance Accelerating the Backbone of National Logistics: The Strategic Progression of the Patimban Access Toll Road August 23, 2026 Basiran SUBANG, WEST JAVA – The Indonesian government’s ambitious vision to transform the northern corridor of West Java into a world-class industrial and logistics hub has reached a significant milestone. The…
Business and Finance Vietnam Proposes Significant 30% Tax Cut to Bolster Small Businesses and Economic Stability (2026-2027) August 23, 2026 Lina Hope HANOI – In a proactive move to fortify its domestic economy against global headwinds, the Government of Vietnam has officially proposed a substantial 30% reduction in both Personal Income Tax…
Business and Finance Bulog Fortifies Food Security in East Nusa Tenggara: Managing Disaster Recovery and Strategic Rice Reserves August 23, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – Following a significant seismic event in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Perum BULOG (the Indonesian Bureau of Logistics) has moved swiftly to ensure that the region’s food supply remains…
Business and Finance Bridging Academia and the Market: UGM’s Swayasa Prakasa Set for IDR 45.22 Billion IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange August 23, 2026 Evan Lee Salim JAKARTA – In a landmark move that signals a new era for university-led commercialization in Indonesia, PT Swayasa Prakasa Tbk (SWAP), the research-to-market arm of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has…
