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Indonesia Manufacturing Slump Deepens as PMI Falls to 46.9,
Indonesia's manufacturing sector contracted further in June as the PMI fell to 46.9, while the country posted its first trade deficit in six years. Industry leaders and economists warn that weakening demand, rising production costs, and layoffs could weigh on the country's economic outlook.
Jakarta Marks First Year Under Pramono-Rano with Governance Reforms
One year after taking office, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has unveiled a new regulation aimed at making building permit approvals more transparent and predictable, while highlighting the administration's broader progress in education, healthcare, public spaces, and infrastructure as the capital pursues its ambition of becoming a top global city.
Meikarta Land Grant Signals New Era of Public-Private Partnership in Housing
JAKARTA – Jakartaweekly.com. The donated land from Lippo Cikarang grant signals new era of public-provate partnership in housing. At the end of June 2026, private property Developer PT Lippo Cikarang Tbk (LPCK) donated 30 hectares (ha) of land in Meikarta to the Indonesian government. The land was officially transferred to the state through the Directorate […]
Paraguay and France Condemn Senator Celeste Amarilla’s Remarks About Mbappé
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Paraguayan government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has condemned remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla targeting France national team captain Kylian Mbappé, stressing that her comments contradict the country’s core values and do not represent the official position of Paraguay. In a statement released by Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
KAI Logistik Plants 270 Mangroves in Marunda
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— To mark World Mangrove Day, observed annually on July 26, PT Kereta Api Logistik planted 270 mangrove seedlings in the coastal area of Marunda, North Jakarta. Kalog Vice President of Corporate Secretary Dwi Wulandari said the mangrove planting is part of the company’s commitment to environmental conservation and climate change mitigation. “This mangrove […]
Beyond the Myth: How Gunung Kawi’s Economy Depends on Pilgrims, Not Mysticism
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Since early morning, flower sellers have been arranging their offerings around the Gunung Kawi complex in Malang Regency. The scent of incense mingles with the fragrance of fresh flowers as pilgrims arrive one after another. Nearby, food stalls begin serving customers, guesthouses prepare to welcome tour groups, and small business owners hope […]
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 […]
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