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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— Former Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Nadiem Anwar Makarim was sentenced to 10 years in prison after the Central Jakarta Corruption Court found him guilty of corruption in the procurement of Chromebooks and Chrome Device Management (CDM) licenses for schools during the 2020–2022 fiscal years. The court ruled that Nadiem […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) projects the country’s food and beverage (FnB) industry will still be able to grow by around 7 percent by the end of the year despite mounting pressure from the rupiah’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar. GAPMMI Chairman Adhi S. Lukman said the optimistic outlook is […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) is set to introduce a range of new vehicle models at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), including SUVs and MPVs powered by electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technologies. During the exhibition, which will take place from July 29 to August 9, 2026, at […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Starting June 1, 2026, all Indonesian Limited Liability Companies (Perseroan Terbatas/PT) are required to submit their annual reports through the Legal Entity Administration System (Sistem Administrasi Badan Hukum/SABH). During the transition period, the submission is not yet subject to a Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) fee. The Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) […]
BANDUNG, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), operating as InJourney Airports, is accelerating preparations to optimize operations at Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung following the government’s policy to expand flight services at the airport. The preparations are focused on strengthening safety and security measures, as well as upgrading supporting infrastructure to ensure all operational requirements comply […]