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The Aviation Industry Continues to Grow: Meet Four Indonesian Aviation Entrepreneurs
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Indonesia’s aviation industry has continued to develop in recent years, with several entrepreneurs pursuing different approaches to building their businesses. The industry’s growth has been accompanied by rising demand for interregional connectivity, business mobility, and innovation in air transportation. These needs have created opportunities for businesses operating across various segments of the […]
Jakarta Hotel Occupancy Remains Weak, 2–3% Below Q3 2025
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com–Jakarta’s hotel occupancy rate remained relatively weak in the third quarter of 2026 (Q3 2026), staying 2–3% below the level recorded in Q3 2025, according to commercial property services and investment management firm Colliers. However, occupancy improved by around 3–4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), indicating a gradual recovery. According to Colliers, Jakarta’s hotel market is still […]
Grand Sahid Jaya to Welcome 2027 with Maliq & D’Essentials
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Grand Sahid Jaya Jakarta will feature Indonesian band Maliq & D’Essentials at Midnight Soul Garden, a New Year’s Eve celebration scheduled for December 31, 2026, at the hotel’s Puri Agung Convention Center. Under the theme When the Night Comes Alive, the event will combine live music, culinary experiences, and entertainment to welcome 2027. Maliq […]
Infobip and Yamaha Strengthen Customer Communication Through WhatsApp
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Infobip and PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing (YIMM) are strengthening their collaboration to develop digital customer communications through WhatsApp, including generating and following up on leads, supporting remarketing initiatives, and delivering personalized interactions. Adita, Digital Customer Experience Manager at PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing, said digital engagement should strengthen every stage of the customer […]
Bank Indonesia Holds BI Rate at 5.75%
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to keep its benchmark BI Rate unchanged at 5.75%. At its Board of Governors Meeting (RDG BI) held on October 20–21, 2026, BI also decided to maintain the lending facility rate at 6.5%, while raising the deposit facility rate to 5%. Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti explained that the […]
Laut Bercerita Review: Young Activists Confront the Threat of State Power
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Reza Rahadian, Eva Celia, Christine Hakim, Dian Sastrowardoyo, and Arswendy Bening Swara are among the acclaimed actors starring in Laut Bercerita. Their involvement raised my expectations, and perhaps those of other Indonesian filmgoers, for this production by Pal8 Pictures. And for good reason. The cast’s acting abilities are well established, with numerous […]
Leila S. Chudori Highlights Women’s Role in Keeping Hope Alive in Laut Bercerita
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com – Writer Leila S. Chudori places female characters at the heart of the film Laut Bercerita, portraying them as vital figures in confronting loss, holding families together, and sustaining hope amid uncertainty over the fate of the disappeared. Through the characters Kinan, the Mother, Asmara Jati, and Ratih Anjani, Leila explores different forms […]
Indonesia Protests Mark Two Years of Prabowo-Gibran Administration
Students and civil society groups in Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Makassar, alongside cyclists in Bandung, raise concerns over forest fires, economic policy, civil liberties and public services.
Greenpeace: Climate Crisis Adds to Indonesia’s Cost-of-Living Pressures
A new Greenpeace Indonesia report finds that climate-related pressures are affecting food spending, income and household expenses, with workers including fishers and gig workers among the groups facing significant challenges.
KR Launches Digital Platform to Strengthen Ship Cyber Resilience
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Korean Register (KR) has launched the pilot service of the KR Cyber Resilience Platform (KR-CRP), a digital platform designed to help shipowners and shipyards comply with the cyber resilience requirements set out in IACS Unified Requirement (UR) E26. Yongsok Lee, Chairman and CEO of KR, said cyber resilience has become a prerequisite […]
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