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Remembering Rachmat Gobel: The Business Leader Who Shaped Panasonic Indonesia
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Businessman and politician Rachmat Gobel passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the age of 63. The news was first announced by his family on his official Instagram account, @rachmatgobel_rg. Born in Gorontalo, Rachmat Gobel is remembered as a hardworking leader with deep compassion for those around him. He was widely respected for […]
RANS Entertainment Goes Public, Raises Rp429.25 Billion in IPO
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT RANS Entertainment Indonesia Tbk officially listed its shares on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on Friday, July 10, 2026, offering 2.525 billion new shares to the public through its initial public offering (IPO). RANS Entertainment President Director Nagita Slavina said the newly issued shares represent 20.02% of the company’s issued and […]
FOMBEX 2026 Returns to ICE BSD City as Indonesia’s One-Stop Family Expo
Tangerang – Jakartaweekly.com. Indonesia’s leading family exhibition, Forever Mom & Baby Expo (FOMBEX) 2026, officially opened today at ICE BSD City, offering four days of shopping, education, healthcare services, and interactive entertainment for parents and children. Running from July 9 to 12, the annual exhibition brings together hundreds of products and services for mothers, babies, […]
Indonesia Exports to Armenia Jump 83% as Industrial Ties Deepen
Indonesia and Armenia are strengthening industrial and trade relations after bilateral talks at INNOPROM 2026 in Russia. With Indonesian exports to Armenia soaring more than 83% in 2025, both countries are now exploring a new industrial cooperation agreement to boost investment, technology transfer, and supply chain development.
NFH Expo 2026 Opens to Boost Indonesia Food Hospitality Industry
NFH Expo 2026 officially opened at ICE BSD City, bringing together leading brands, industry associations, and government stakeholders to showcase innovation, strengthen collaboration, and unlock new business opportunities across Indonesia's food, beverage, and hospitality sectors.
Unique Culinary Guide to Yogyakarta: 15 Restaurants Serving Global Flavors
YOGYAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—When visiting Yogyakarta, don’t miss the opportunity to explore its vibrant culinary scene, which offers far more than traditional local delicacies. The city is home to a growing number of unique restaurants serving authentic international cuisines, ranging from Vietnamese and Japanese to Middle Eastern and European dishes. Yogyakarta has long been recognized as one […]
Indonesian Youth Choose Renting Over Homeownership for Financial Flexibility
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Homeownership trends in Indonesia are undergoing a drastic shift. Rather than prioritizing home purchases at a young age, the majority of the population is now opting to rent residential properties. This phenomenon is reflected in consumer behavior data released by property portal Rumah123 for the second quarter of 2026. Based on an analysis […]
MSCI Keeps Freeze on Indonesian Stocks, Emerging Market Status Remains Safe
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— Global index provider MSCI has maintained its freeze on Indonesian equities in the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes (GIMI) for the August 2026 Index Review. Despite the decision, analysts remain optimistic that Indonesia will retain its Emerging Market status and is unlikely to be downgraded to Frontier Market. In its announcement, MSCI said […]
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.
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