JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The rupiah closed down by 49 points at Rp17,382 per US dollar in trading on Friday, May 8, 2026, from Rp17,359 per US dollar previously, amid market concerns over Indonesia’s domestic fiscal condition as well as external pressure from the strengthening US dollar. Currency and commodity analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said the rupiah’s […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Hyundai Motor Company recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue in Q1 2026, driven by strong hybrid vehicle sales and solid performance from high-value models. According to a press release received by Jakartaweekly.com, Hyundai posted revenue of KRW 45.94 trillion, up 3.4 percent compared to the same period last year. “This achievement reinforces Hyundai’s […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Despite Indonesia’s Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) declining to 4.68 percent in February 2026, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that serious structural challenges continue to weigh on the country’s labor sector. According to BPS data, the majority of Indonesian workers still depend on the informal sector, which accounts for 59.42 percent of the national […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he had spoken directly with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian regarding the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly following attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and several vessels, while also preparing a multinational mission. In his statement, Macron expressed deep concern over the […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Hyundai Motor Group has introduced Pleos Connect, its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI)-powered vehicle infotainment system, which will begin rolling out across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicle lineups as part of the company’s transformation toward software-driven mobility. The new system will make its debut in the new GRANDEUR in South Korea in May […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF) reported significant performance growth in the first quarter of 2026, recording a net profit of US$6.76 million, up 78.28 percent from US$3.79 million in the same period last year. The profit increase was driven by the company’s revenue growth, which reached US$114.94 million by […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — At Milan Design Week 2026, Audi collaborated with Zaha Hadid Architects to present an art installation titled “Origin”, representing the company’s new design philosophy centered on clarity, technical precision, intelligence, and emotion. Through this installation, Audi emphasized that the future of mobility is not solely focused on technology and performance, but also […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Datascrip has launched a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, “Daur Sampah Jadi Bermakna,” aimed at reducing plastic waste while supporting education for children from underprivileged families. Through the program, the public is encouraged to collect used plastic printer ink bottles, which will later be recycled into foldable study desks to be […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Baim Wong has chosen not to use the conventional script reading process in the production of Semua Akan Baik-Baik Saja, departing from the approach commonly used in filmmaking. Baim said he did not rely on traditional script reading methods to develop the characters. Instead, he encouraged the cast to engage in direct […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman said fraud and financial scams are becoming an increasingly serious threat to US households and the country’s financial system, with net consumer losses estimated at US$63 billion throughout 2024. Speaking at the Women in Housing and Finance Symposium, Bowman said data from the […]
