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— 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—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) […]
PT Darya-Varia Laboratoria Tbk (DVLA) and Mayapada Hospital have partnered to launch a modern, internationally standardized Wound Care Center at Mayapada Hospital Bandung. The center offers integrated and comprehensive treatments for chronic, acute, and aesthetic wounds—such as diabetic ulcers, post-surgical wounds, and keloids—utilizing advanced technologies like Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and modern dressings. Managed by a multidisciplinary medical team and supported by specialized Wound Care Educators, this collaboration aims to address the high rate of wound infections in Indonesia, prevent complications, and improve patient quality of life. Additionally, Darya-Varia continues to champion healthcare education through its Medical Science Center (MSC) electronic library,
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Music lovers have plenty of exciting concerts and music festivals 2026 to look forward to throughout July 2026. From the prestigious annual Prambanan Jazz Festival to Brian McKnight’s solo concerts and several other highly anticipated live performances, there is no shortage of entertainment this month. One of the most notable events is Prambanan Jazz […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia ranked second in the latest Fortune Southeast Asia 500, with 104 companies making the list of region’s highway-revenue corporations. However, expert argue that Indonesia’s strong corporate presence has yet to translate into greater competitiveness in the manufacturing sector, where the country continues to lag behind Vietnam. According to Economist of Institute for Economic […]
YOGYAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Gadjah Mada Student Movement said the disruption of a public discussion at UGM’s Innovation and Creativity Center (GIK) reflected growing student distrust toward the government. Gladwin Panjaitan, spokesperson for the Gadjah Mada Student Movement, said the discussion, held on the evening of June 15, 2026, had effectively become a platform for […]
