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Gubernur DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung said the recent staging of Pestapora and The Weeknd’s concerts generated nearly Rp250 billion in economic activity in Jakarta. Pramono made the statement on Monday, 28 September, after receiving a report on the economic activity associated with the two music events. According to him, the events contributed to economic movement […]

Indonesia’s digital payment activity continued to grow in August 2026, with foreign tourists also contributing to the increasing use of QRIS for transactions across the country. Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Destry Damayanti said the volume of digital payment transactions reached 6.11 billion transactions in August, representing growth of 40.36 per cent year on year. The […]

Working as an expatriate in Indonesia can offer valuable professional and personal experiences, but moving to a new country also comes with additional costs and practical considerations. For this reason, an expatriate compensation package should cover more than just a monthly salary. For an expat relocating to Indonesia, a compensation package may include base salary, […]

Apple has introduced its latest iPhone line-up globally, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the new iPhone Duo. However, Indonesia was not included in the first wave of sales. For consumers in Indonesia who are already considering an upgrade, there is some progress. The iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone […]

The Jakarta LRT’s Kelapa Gading–Manggarai route officially began operations on Wednesday (16 September 2026), following its inauguration by President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. The 12.2 kilometre route connects Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta with Manggarai in South Jakarta and marks the latest expansion of the capital’s light rail transit network. The line has 11 stations […]

For companies hiring foreign professionals in Indonesia, one of the less glamorous parts of doing business has traditionally been navigating different government systems for different stages of the process. That may soon become a little easier. On 9 September 2026, the Indonesian government announced plans to integrate the Online Single Submission (OSS) system with the […]

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Soetta) in Banten has officially reopened following several days of disruption caused by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The airport resumed operations at 00:30 WIB on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Two other airports affected by the volcanic ash, Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta and Husein Sastranegara Airport […]

The Bali Provincial Government will appeal a Denpasar Administrative Court (PTUN) ruling that favoured the investor behind the proposed glass elevator at Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency. Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the provincial administration would file the appeal within the 14-day deadline following the ruling. The case, registered as No. 17/G/2026/PTUN.DPS, was […]

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have officially operationalised a bilateral transaction framework allowing direct settlement in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) and Singapore Dollar (SGD). The Local Currency Transaction (LCT) framework aims to facilitate cross-border trade, direct investments, and payment flows between the two nations without relying on third-party currencies. The initiative […]

Indonesia’s digital payment landscape is entering a new phase with the launch of the Kartu Kredit Indonesia (KKI). Bank Indonesia (BI), together with the Indonesian Payment System Association (ASPI), officially launched the retail version of KKI on 17 August 2026 as a domestic payment instrument that offers a deferred payment facility. Unlike conventional credit cards […]