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.

The Next Unicorn May Skip Silicon Valley

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-Kazakhstan Sign Industrial Cooperation MoU at INNOPROM 2026

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 Speeds Up Ciliwung River Normalization

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.

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.

More posts