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Bareskrim Names LSP as Suspect in Illegal Wiretapping Case
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com— Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) has named LSP as one of three suspects in an alleged illegal wiretapping, unauthorized access, and electronic data deletion case involving incidents between 2025 and 2026. The two other suspects were identified by the initials ASN and EH, while another individual, identified as SU, is being questioned […]
Indonesia’s US$10.61 Billion Trade Surplus: Key Drivers
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that Indonesia recorded a cumulative trade surplus of US$10.61 billion in January–September 2026, supported by a surplus of US$3.36 billion in September 2026. Ateng Hartono, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, said the surplus for the January–September 2026 period was driven by non-oil and gas trade, which recorded […]
Collective Studios, Singhasari SEZ Develop Indonesian Stories with AI
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Collective Studios, Galleri5, and the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have entered into a strategic partnership to develop original Indonesian stories into films and series with the potential to reach international audiences. The collaboration will focus on developing intellectual property (IP) rooted in Indonesian culture, supported by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Airlangga […]
NTT DATA Opens 12 MW JKT2A Data Center in Jakarta
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — NTT DATA officially opened its Jakarta 2 Annex Data Center (JKT2A) in Jakarta on Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2026). The new facility has an information technology (IT) capacity of 12 megawatts (MW) to support growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation. JKT2A is a next-generation, AI-ready data center designed […]
Indonesia’s October Inflation Eases to 0.22%, Led by Food Prices
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Indonesia recorded monthly inflation of 0.22% in October 2026, down from 0.30% in September 2026 and 0.28% in October 2025, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). According to BPS’s Official Statistics News release dated November 2, 2026, annual inflation (year-on-year/yoy) stood at 3.23% in October 2026. Meanwhile, cumulative inflation (year-to-date/ytd), measured against December 2025, reached […]
Indonesian Dance Festival Explores Women’s Creative Journeys on Final Day
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—The 2026 Indonesian Dance Festival (IDF) enters its final day on Sunday, November 1, 2026. One of the programs featured on the final day of the 18th edition of the contemporary dance festival is a discussion titled Berkarya dengan Irama Sendiri (Creating at One’s Own Rhythm), bringing together three choreographers from different generations and […]
IMOS 2026 to Run for 10 Days, Featuring 15 Motorcycle Brands and Test Ride Area
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—The 2026 Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) will run for 10 days, from November 20 to 29, 2026, at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City. Organized by the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI), the exhibition will feature 15 motorcycle brands and more than 60 brands from supporting industries. Yosef Utama, AISI’s Commercial Affairs […]
POCO X8 and C95 Pro Launch in Indonesia, Featuring Batteries of Up to 8,340mAh
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—POCO has officially launched two new smartphones in Indonesia, the POCO X8 and POCO C95 Pro. Both devices feature large battery capacities and specifications designed to support mobile gaming. Novita Krisutami, PR Manager at POCO Indonesia, said the two smartphones were designed to support users’ activities, including extended gaming sessions. “With the POCO X8 […]
Indonesia’s Energy Transition Remains Challenging After Two Years of Prabowo-Gibran
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Energy sector performance during the first two years of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s administration is considered less than optimal. While several renewable energy policies have made progress, the national renewable energy mix target remains unmet. Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), said […]
True.LAB Introduces Innovative Korean Haircare Solutions to Indonesia
Korean haircare brand True.LAB has officially launched in Indonesia with seven products designed for scalp care, moisture, volume and styling. Combining Korean beauty trends with everyday haircare solutions, the brand aims to expand its presence in Indonesia through online and offline retail channels.
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