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British International Investment Targets $1.6 Billion for SEA Climate Finance
The UK’s development finance institution plans to invest $1.6 billion in climate finance across Southeast Asia over the next five years, combining its own capital with private investment to support renewable energy and other low-carbon infrastructure.
Can Indonesia Move Beyond Motorcycle Dependence?
Motorcycles provide affordable transportation and livelihoods for millions of Indonesians, but their widespread use raises concerns about road safety, traffic congestion and urban emissions. Djoko Setijowarno argues that reducing motorcycle dependence requires better public transport, stronger driver protections and a long-term strategy for sustainable urban mobility.
Forest Fires Disrupt 1,673 Domestic Flights in Indonesia
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com – Forest and land fires disrupted 1,673 scheduled domestic flights in Indonesia between August 11 and October 9, 2026. The disruptions included delays, cancellations or postponements, diversions to other airports, and flights returning to their airports of origin. Lukman F. Laisa, Director General of Civil Aviation at the Ministry of Transportation, said the ministry […]
MotoGP Mandalika 2026 Draws More Than 150,000 Visitors
MANDALIKA, JakartaWeekly.com – The 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, also known as MotoGP Mandalika, attracted more than 150,000 visitors. Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the event further strengthened Indonesia’s position as a world-class sports tourism destination. “MotoGP Mandalika is a national strategic agenda for the development of sports tourism in Indonesia. The successful […]
Sometimes Building Is a Way to Avoid Being Wrong
For startup founders, the costliest mistake may not be building the wrong product, but committing time and resources before testing whether customers actually need it. Elisabeth Kurniawan explains why validating assumptions early can be more valuable than moving straight to execution.
Jakarta Targets 2027 Completion for Kelapa Gading–Pulo Gadung Road
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has inspected the 1.8-kilometre Kelapa Gading–Pulo Gadung connecting road, which is expected to improve connectivity between North and East Jakarta and ease traffic congestion.
Canon Introduces New imagePROGRAF TM Series for Large-Format Printing
Canon’s new imagePROGRAF TM Series combines detailed large-format printing with integrated scanning and copying options, targeting professionals in architecture, engineering, construction and visual production.
JETOUR Sales Rise 17% in September 2026, T1 i-DM Leads Sales
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT JETOUR Sales Indonesia recorded retail sales of 411 units in September 2026, up approximately 17% from 351 units in August. The JETOUR T1 i-DM and JETOUR T2 i-DM accounted for 288 units, or around 70% of the company’s total retail sales during the month. Moch Ranggy Radiansyah, Marketing Director of PT […]
Assets of BPJS and Civil Servant, Military & Police Insurance Reach Rp218.37 Tril
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Assets of non-commercial insurance programs, comprising BPJS Kesehatan, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, and insurance programs for civil servants, the Indonesian Military (TNI), and the National Police (Polri), covering work accident and death benefits, reached Rp218.37 trillion as of August 2026. Assets held by BPJS Kesehatan, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, and the insurance programs for civil servants, TNI, and […]
INACRAFT October 2026 Puts Young Entrepreneurs in the Spotlight
INACRAFT October Vol. 5 2026 returns to Jakarta with “Techno Craft,” bringing Indonesian craftsmanship, technology and young entrepreneurs together while creating opportunities for local creative businesses to reach wider markets.
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