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Searching for Indonesia Behind Oesman Effendi’s Abstraction
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — On Oesman Effendi’s canvases, mountains do not always look like mountains. Trees lose their recognizable forms, human figures dissolve into rhythms of lines, while colors move freely without attempting to imitate reality. To some viewers, these paintings may appear to be nothing more than abstractions. Yet for Oesman Effendi—or OE—every line and […]
The Fed, FDIC, and OCC Adopt New Protocol for Highly Sensitive Data
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Three U.S. banking regulators—the Federal Reserve (the Fed), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)—have introduced a new protocol to strengthen the protection of highly sensitive information during bank examinations. The policy is designed to minimize the risk of data exposure while maintaining […]
Indonesia Hikes PT Incorporation and Trademark Registration Fees from August 2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia hikes PT incorporation and trademark registration fees starting in August 2026 under Government Regulation (PP) No. 30 of 2026, replacing the previous PP No. 45 of 2024. The new regulation raised fees for incorporating limited liability companies (PT), amending articles of association, trademark registration, trademark renewals, and several other intellectual property services as […]
Indonesia Records US$3.83 Billion Trade Deficit with Singapore in January–May 2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s reliance on gasoline imports from Singapore continues to weigh on the two countries’ bilateral trade balance. Data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) show that gasoline imports worth US$3.52 billion accounted for about 92% of Indonesia’s US$3.83 billion trade deficit with Singapore during the January–May 2026 period. According to Statistics Indonesia, Indonesia’s exports […]
Not Indonesia: Chery Builds Its First Integrated Industrial Hub in South Africa
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — While Indonesia remains primarily a sales market for Chery Group, the Chinese automaker has chosen South Africa as the location for its first integrated industrial hub, combining artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, new energy vehicles (NEVs), and renewable energy within a single ecosystem. The company inaugurated its Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, […]
Achmad Albar at 80: “I’ll Only Stop Making Music When I’m Dead”
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Torrential rain lashed the stage as God Bless performed with an orchestra in Yogyakarta in June 2026. As the downpour prompted organizers to consider calling off the concert, Achmad Albar remained rooted at the microphone, singing one song after another until the final note. For the God Bless frontman, the stage is […]
Indonesia Flight Delay Compensation Reviewed, How Neighboring Countries Compare
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia’s Constitutional Court is currently reviewing the Indonesia flight delay compensation rules following a judicial review petition filed by nine lawyers and two law students, all of whom claimed to have experienced flight delays. The petitioners argue that compensation should no longer be fixed at a single amount, but instead be calculated based on […]
PTDI & BIJB Partner to Develop Aerospace Industrial Hub in Kertajati
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) partnered with PT Bandarudara Internasional Jawa Barat (BIJB) to develop an aerospace industrial zone on the western side of Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka, West Java. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the government aims to transform Kertajati Airport […]
Marcura Acquires Fairway Maritime, Expands US Demurrage Claims Services
DUBAI, Jakartaweekly.com— Maritime technology company Marcura has acquired the business assets of Fairway Maritime LLC, a US-based specialist in demurrage and marine claims management. The acquisition strengthens Marcura’s demurrage claims management services in the United States while expanding its expertise across tanker shipping, inland barges, and commodity trading. Marcura Group Chief Executive Officer Henrik Hyldahn […]
JIPS 2026 Draws 24,387 Visitors, Highlighting a Growing Pet Ecosystem
Jakarta’s pet community is experiencing a massive surge in enthusiasm. This booming interest was clear at the recent Jakarta International Pet Show (JIPS) 2026, which successfully drew 24,387 visitors and 120 exhibitors. Held from July 3 to 5 at Hall 8, NICE PIK 2, the three-day event became a massive hub for pet enthusiasts to […]
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