JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Global gold prices and domestic gold bullion are expected to remain volatile with a downward bias. For domestic gold bullion, prices are expected to trade within a range of Rp2,430,000 to Rp2,720,000 per gram this week. The main drivers are escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly threats of blockades in the Red […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia hikes PT incorporation and trademark registration fees starting in August 2026 under Government Regulation (PP) No. 30 of 2026, replacing the previous PP No. 45 of 2024. The new regulation raised fees for incorporating limited liability companies (PT), amending articles of association, trademark registration, trademark renewals, and several other intellectual property services as […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s reliance on gasoline imports from Singapore continues to weigh on the two countries’ bilateral trade balance. Data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) show that gasoline imports worth US$3.52 billion accounted for about 92% of Indonesia’s US$3.83 billion trade deficit with Singapore during the January–May 2026 period. According to Statistics Indonesia, Indonesia’s exports […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia’s Constitutional Court is currently reviewing the Indonesia flight delay compensation rules following a judicial review petition filed by nine lawyers and two law students, all of whom claimed to have experienced flight delays. The petitioners argue that compensation should no longer be fixed at a single amount, but instead be calculated based on […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Property tycoon Tan Kian once again came under public scrutiny amid allegations of corruption involving former Director of Special Crimes at Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (Jampidsus), Febrie Adriansyah, following a series of searches conducted on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The prominent real estate developer was questioned by investigators from the Greater Jakarta Regional Police […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
