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Astra Otoparts Refreshes Quantum Battery Design for Export Markets
TANGERANG, JakartaWeekly.com — PT Astra Otoparts Tbk has unveiled a new design for its Quantum battery brand, which targets export markets, at the 2026 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The redesign aims to strengthen the brand’s identity and expand its reach into new countries. […]
GIPI Urges Tourism Levies to Be Reinvested in the Tourism Sector
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Hariyadi Sukamdani, chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI), has raised concerns that government spending on tourism remains relatively small compared with the revenue generated by the sector. Hariyadi said the Ministry of Tourism’s budget for 2026 stood at Rp1.8 trillion, while revenue from visa fees reached Rp5.03 trillion in 2024. […]
Tatti Ribeiro and Noora Niasari Named 2026 Academy Gold Fellowship Recipients
LOS ANGELES, JakartaWeekly.com — Tatti Ribeiro and Noora Niasari have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, a yearlong program that provides support, personalized mentorship and networking opportunities to emerging women filmmakers pursuing careers in cinema. The fellowship is part of the Academy’s global talent development and education initiatives. […]
Pertamina, PAL Jaya Explore FOG for Biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — PT Pertamina (Persero) and Jakarta Wastewater Management Regional Public Company (PAL Jaya) are exploring the potential use of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) as feedstock for biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The initiative was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Pertamina Deputy President Director Oki Muraza […]
SoftwareOne Integrates Crayons Channel Business Across APAC
SoftwareOne has completed the integration of Crayon’s channel business across Asia-Pacific, bringing together technology expertise, vendor relationships and partner services spanning cloud, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence.
Antam Gold Price Today, October 13, 2026: 1 Gram Priced at Rp2.574 Million
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com— The price of a 1-gram gold bar from PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) stood at Rp2,574,000 on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. This is the base price before tax, while the price including 0.25% income tax (PPh) was Rp2,580,435. According to Antam’s price list, updated at 8:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB), gold bars […]
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 […]
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