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Fighting Hidden Hunger: Indonesia’s Push for Mass-Market Fortified Rice
Indonesia faces a silent public health crisis in "hidden hunger." The Millers for Nutrition initiative is uniting the private sector and government to scale affordable, fortified rice across the archipelago.
APAC Report: Indonesia Among Countries with the Highest Investment Friction Levels
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The latest report titled Vistra Friction Index: Turning Friction into Capital Flow (APAC PE/VC Edition 2026) shows that Indonesia is among the countries with the highest levels of investment friction in Southeast Asia. David Anderson, Executive Vice President APAC at Vistra Fund Solutions, said Indonesia is viewed as a market that requires greater caution […]
Oesman Effendi Exhibition Reexamines Artist’s Legacy in Indonesian Modern Art
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — As part of the celebrations for Jakarta’s 499th anniversary, the Museum and Cultural Heritage Division of the Indonesian National Gallery has collaborated with the OE Foundation to present an exhibition titled Oesman Effendi (1919–1985): Archives and Works. Head of the Museum and Cultural Heritage Division, Indira Estiyanti Nurjadin, said the exhibition forms […]
BMW Launches 3 New M Cars in Indonesia, Prices Start Above Rp1 Billion
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — BMW Indonesia has launched three new additions to its high-performance BMW M lineup: the New BMW M3 Touring, the New BMW M2, and the New BMW M2 CS. The three models were officially unveiled in Jakarta on Thursday (June 25, 2026), with prices starting at more than Rp1 billion off the road. […]
SW Sustainability Center: Sustainability Is a Business Performance Driver
Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business Summit 2026, SW Sustainability Center Managing Partner Febryanti Simon highlighted how sustainability can enhance operational efficiency, strengthen resilience, attract investment, and create long-term business value. She emphasized that companies integrating sustainability into capital allocation and business strategy will gain a stronger competitive advantage in the years ahead.
Born from Mountains, Memories, and Loss: The Making of Petaka Gunung Welirang
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — A hiking experience, stories passed down among climbers, and a series of vivid dreams following a research trip became the foundation of the horror film Petaka Gunung Welirang. More than a tale of supernatural terror, the film serves as a tribute to hikers who never returned from their journeys. The idea for […]
Bernadya Releases New Album Semoga Hanya di Mimpi, Explores the Theme of Cherophobia
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Singer-songwriter Bernadya officially released her second full-length album, Semoga Hanya di Mimpi (Hopefully Only in a Dream), on Wednesday (June 24, 2026). Released through JUNI Records, the album marks Bernadya’s latest solo project following the success of her debut album, Sialnya, Hidup Harus Tetap Berjalan (Unfortunately, Life Must Go On). Bernadya said the album […]
Indonesia Shields Danantara Bonds Investors to Ensure Investors Willing to Purchase
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Indonesian government has introduced a new regulation that guarantees and protects investments in special debt instruments, Danantara Bonds, including Patriot Bonds and Merah Putih Bonds. The regulation, stipulated under Law No. 4 of 2026 amending Law No. 4 of 2023, is being viewed as a green light for investors due to the legal […]
PLN’s Rolling Blackouts Hurt Small Businesses in Indonesia
YOGYAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—That afternoon, on June 18, 2026, the atmosphere at Kopi Rumah Bapak, a small homegrown coffee shop in Sleman, Yogyakarta, changed abruptly. The espresso machine, which normally hummed as it served customers’ orders, suddenly stopped. The lights went out. The power was cut. Without any prior notice from the state-owned electricity company PLN, the […]
Daewoong Urges Diabetes Patients to Control LDL Cholesterol to Prevent Heart Disease
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Indonesia and Siloam Hospitals Surabaya are raising awareness about the hidden risks of diabetes, emphasizing that controlling blood sugar alone is not enough. Experts say managing LDL cholesterol and kidney health is equally critical to preventing serious complications such as heart attacks, stroke, and kidney disease.
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