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The government has confirmed plans to introduce a work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants and encourage similar arrangements in the private sector after the holiday period, in a move aimed at improving energy efficiency amid rising global oil prices. The measure will apply only one day a week and will not cover sectors that require […]

Indonesia’s tourism industry continues to show strong momentum in 2026, but global uncertainties are prompting the government and industry players to rethink how the sector moves forward. In 2025, Indonesia welcomed 15.39 million international visitors, generating around US$18.27 billion in foreign exchange earnings and contributing Rp945.7 trillion, or 3.97 percent of the country’s GDP, according […]

Indonesia currently has fuel reserves that can last for around 20 days, according to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia. “Currently, fuel reserves are still 20 days,” Bahlil said, as quoted by Kontan. He said the reserves are sufficient to meet domestic fuel needs for now, despite rising concerns over the conflict […]

Technology company Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, its latest laptop, with a starting price of US$599 (approximately IDR 10.1 million based on an exchange rate of IDR 16,800). The announcement was made on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Apple also offers a 12-month instalment plan, allowing buyers to pay US$49.91 per month (around IDR 842,000). […]

Jakarta, Indonesia — 2025 Standing tall in Jakarta’s skyline since 1996, Wisma 46 Kota BNI has long been an architectural icon. Today, it’s also a symbol of sustainability, officially recognized with the GreenShip Existing Building Gold Certification from the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBC Indonesia).This recognition affirms Wisma 46’s success in applying sustainable “green building” […]

The Indonesian government is preparing to redenominate the rupiah by simplifying its nominal value, with Rp1,000 to become Rp1. The plan is detailed in the Ministry of Finance’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, under Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 70 of 2025, issued on 10 October 2025. The regulation, signed by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, […]

Behind every brightly coloured stick of Paletas Wey ice cream made with real fruit and a touch of tropical sweetness lies the story of the very first community that became an inseparable part of Paletas Wey’s journey: Indonesia’s local farmers. The local partners are not merely fruit suppliers but true partners who have grown alongside […]

United States President Donald Trump has agreed to remove tariffs on selected goods from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand, setting import duties for several products to 0% tariffs. The agreement was signed during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur. According to Reuters (27 October 2025), the three countries previously faced reciprocal […]

President Prabowo Subianto has announced a sweeping policy shift allowing foreign nationals (WNA) to serve as top executives in state-owned enterprises (BUMN). The new regulation, revealed during the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Jakarta on Wednesday evening, is part of a broader strategy to modernise the management of state corporations and align them with international […]

The National Economic Council (DEN), led by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has put forward a plan to develop a Family Office and Financial Centre Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bali. The project aims to attract foreign investment and position Indonesia as a gateway for global capital to flow into the country’s real sectors. According to Luhut, […]