Chitose Profit Soars 384% in H1 2026 on Strong Office, Education Demand

Indonesian furniture manufacturer PT Chitose Internasional Tbk (IDX: CINT) reported a sharp increase in first-half 2026 earnings as growing demand from the office and education sectors lifted sales. The company expects the positive momentum to continue through the second half of the year, supported by expanding commercial, institutional, and public infrastructure projects.

Lautan Luas Posts Strong H1 2026 Results as Profit Jumps 56%

PT Lautan Luas Tbk posted robust financial results in the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth across its manufacturing and distribution businesses. The company reported a 21.2% increase in revenue, while second-quarter EBITDA surged 93.6% and net profit jumped 135.1%, reflecting improved operational efficiency and stronger business fundamentals.

Hino Launches Safer RM 280 Bus at GIIAS 2026

Hino Motors Sales Indonesia unveiled the new RM 280 ABS Retarder bus at GIIAS 2026, introducing enhanced braking technology and showcasing its integrated "Total Support" ecosystem to improve fleet safety, efficiency, and productivity for Indonesia's transport industry.

Hyundai Cuts STARGAZER Prices, Debuts New EVs at GIIAS 2026

Hyundai Motor Indonesia unveiled a permanent price reduction for the STARGAZER Cartenz lineup starting from Rp241.4 million while introducing new electric and hybrid models, including the IONIQ 9 and STARIA Electric, at GIIAS 2026.

Dyandra Reports 122% Profit Growth as MICE Business Gains Momentum in H1 2026

PT Dyandra Media International posted a 122% year-on-year surge in net profit during the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand for exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and proprietary events, while maintaining an optimistic outlook for Indonesia's MICE industry in the second half of the year.

Mitsubishi Fuso Launches New Canter Bus at GIIAS 2026

Mitsubishi Fuso introduced the Canter Extra Long Bus and reinforced its "Zero Down Time" strategy at GIIAS 2026 by expanding its nationwide after-sales network, reflecting the company's commitment to maximizing fleet uptime and reducing operating costs for commercial vehicle operators.

Strong Ecosystems, Not Just Strong Founders, Build Great Companies

Global research shows that sustainable business growth increasingly depends on strong ecosystems rather than individual founders alone. Entrepreneur and investor Elisabeth Kurniawan says Indonesia's next generation of successful startups will be shaped by stronger collaboration, better systems, and an environment that enables innovation to scale.

Astra Otoparts Posts 22.6% Profit Growth in First Half of 2026

Astra Otoparts posted robust first-half 2026 results, with net profit rising 22.6% year-on-year to Rp1.2 trillion and revenue climbing 13.2% to Rp10.9 trillion. Growth was driven by stronger OEM demand, resilient aftermarket sales, expanding exports, and continued investments in electric vehicle components and charging infrastructure.

Bank Mandiri Q2 Profit Climbs 24.4% to Rp30.4T

Bank Mandiri reported a strong second-quarter performance in 2026, posting a 24.4% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rp30.4 trillion, driven by nearly 20% loan growth, expanding digital banking adoption, healthy asset quality, and continued support for Indonesia's economic development through MSME financing, infrastructure lending, and sustainable finance initiatives.

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