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From Curiosity to Code: How Two Indonesian Fourth Graders Reached the Global Stage
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Raffa and Tara are both fourth-grade elementary school students. At an age when many children spend their free time playing video games, the two became curious about how games are actually created. That curiosity eventually led them to explore coding. Without ever imagining it, the two elementary school students went on to […]
EDRR Indonesia 2026 to Showcase Global Disaster Mitigation Technologies in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The international Emergency Disaster Reduction & Rescue (EDRR) Expo Indonesia 2026 will return on August 12–14, 2026, at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, Jakarta, featuring a wide range of advanced disaster mitigation and emergency response technologies. Fiona Bai, Vice President of Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co. Ltd (SIEC)–CPIT Shanghai, said international collaboration […]
Government Positions Tanjung Kelayang SEZ as Sustainable Tourism Hub
BELITUNG, Jakartaweekly.com—The Indonesian government has reaffirmed that the Tanjung Kelayang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Belitung will serve as a showcase for the country’s sustainable tourism development. Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the area is not only intended to attract investment but also to demonstrate how tourism destinations can balance economic growth with […]
After Engine Room Incident, KMP Aceh Hebat 2 Resumes Banda Aceh–Sabang Service
BANDA ACEH, Jakartaweekly.com—The KMP Aceh Hebat 2 ferry has resumed operations on the Banda Aceh–Sabang route after being declared seaworthy following a series of comprehensive inspections conducted after an engine room incident that occurred several weeks ago. General Manager of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Banda Aceh Branch, Andri Setiawan, said the vessel was allowed […]
150 Rescued After Ferry Breaks Down Near Seribu Islands
All 150 passengers aboard the traditional ferry KM Makmur Jaya were safely evacuated after the vessel suffered an engine failure near Pari Island in Jakarta's Seribu Islands. The rescue involved multiple government agencies and local residents, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
Indonesia Urged to Step Up Crackdown on Tobacco Promotion in Digital Spaces
Indonesia's Free Net From Tobacco coalition has urged the government to consistently enforce its online tobacco advertising ban after more than 140 reported tobacco promotion posts on social media were reviewed, with over 60 percent already removed. Health advocates warn that stronger enforcement is needed to protect children and teenagers from increasingly sophisticated digital marketing.
Korea-Indonesia AI Partnership Reaches Universities
Indonesia and South Korea have taken their AI partnership beyond government-level agreements, with leading universities launching their first joint academic symposium in Jakarta. The initiative aims to strengthen AI education, research, and industry collaboration while preparing future talent for the AI-driven economy.
Beyond TikTok, here a List of Tech Companies Layoffs
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The list of tech companies layoffs continues to grow. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, TikTok confirmed that the company had laid off a number of employees in Indonesia. The company said the decision was part of an organizational restructuring aimed at improving efficiency in its research and development operations to support its long-term business […]
Rolls-Royce Unveils One-Off Phantom Regatta Inspired by British Yachts
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the Phantom Regatta, a one-off Phantom Extended created as a tribute to the tradition of competitive sailing along England’s southern coast. The luxury sedan is scheduled to make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026. Phantom Regatta draws inspiration from the waters of The Solent and […]
Online Gambling Operators Shift to Social Media Comment Spam as Crackdown Intensifies
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— The growing number of spam accounts promoting online gambling in social media comment sections indicates that operators are changing their promotional strategies as the Indonesian government intensifies its crackdown on illegal online gambling, according to cybersecurity experts. Pratama Persadha, Chairman of the Communication and Information System Security Research Center (CISSReC), said gambling operators […]
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