Silicon Valley no longer has a monopoly on billion-dollar startups. As innovation spreads across Asia and other emerging markets, entrepreneur and startup advisor Elisabeth Kurniawan argues that ecosystems—not geography—will determine where the next unicorn is born.
Indonesia and Kazakhstan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on industrial cooperation during INNOPROM 2026, paving the way for deeper collaboration in manufacturing, investment, technology transfer, and supply chain development as Indonesia strengthens its economic engagement with the Eurasian region.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has accelerated land acquisition in East Jakarta to resume the long-delayed Ciliwung River normalization project, allocating Rp300 billion in 2026 to strengthen flood mitigation efforts ahead of the city's 500th anniversary in 2027.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
All 150 passengers aboard the traditional ferry KM Makmur Jaya were safely evacuated after the vessel suffered an engine failure near Pari Island in Jakarta's Seribu Islands. The rescue involved multiple government agencies and local residents, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
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.
