JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported April 2026 inflation at 0.13% on a monthly (month-to-month/mtm) basis, significantly lower than the 1.17% recorded in the same period last year. On an annual (year-on-year/yoy) basis, inflation stood at 2.42%, while year-to-date (ytd) inflation reached 1.06%. These figures indicate relatively contained price pressures amid fluctuations in various […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) reported that the country’s trade performance in March 2026 showed diverging year-on-year trends. Compared with March 2025, export values declined while imports increased. Nevertheless, Indonesia still posted a trade surplus of US$3.32 billion for the month. Exports totaled US$22.53 billion in March 2026, down 3.10 percent year-on-year. […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Market analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi projects that global gold prices could surge significantly to reach US$5,400 per troy ounce in the second quarter of 2026, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions worldwide. Ibrahim said the anticipated rally in gold prices would likely push domestic bullion prices up to Rp3,300,000 per gram. “Technically, in the […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Ministry of Tourism is accelerating tourism safety training nationwide, targeting all 38 provinces through the Tugas Pembantuan (co-administration) scheme. The program focuses on strengthening the capacity of tourism human resources, particularly in risk mitigation and emergency preparedness at destinations. The move comes amid shifting traveler behavior, with tourists becoming increasingly sensitive […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Passenger traffic on the Whoosh high-speed rail surged during the long weekend, with PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) recording 21,900 passengers on Friday (May 1, 2026), up around 15 percent compared to a typical weekend. Strong demand was reflected in ticket sales, with departures from Halim Station selling out from morning […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026 marks a moment to evaluate the education system, amid rising emotional strain among children. Educational success is no longer deemed sufficient when measured solely by academic achievement, but also by a child’s ability to regulate emotions, build self-confidence, and develop at their own pace. Occupational Therapist at […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk reported solid performance in the first quarter of 2026, with consolidated net sales increasing by 7% to Rp33.89 trillion, compared to Rp31.56 trillion in the same period last year. Based on its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026, the company recorded a 6% decline […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Morris Garages (MG) Motor Indonesia has officially launched its latest product, the MGS5 EV, in Bandung, West Java. The electric vehicle is offered at a lower price compared to its on-the-road (OTR) price in Jakarta. According to a press release received by Jakartaweekly.com, the MGS5 EV Ignite variant is priced at Rp343,900,000 […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Daop 1 Jakarta has warned it will close the JPL 86 level crossing on Jalan Ampera, near Bekasi Timur Station, if it is not fully guarded 24 hours a day. KAI Daop 1 Jakarta Public Relations Manager Franoto Wibowo said that proper guarding is […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia Tbk (ACES) recorded improved performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by recovering consumer purchasing power and seasonal momentum from Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The company’s director, Gregory S. Widjaja, said the first-quarter results reflect the company’s consistency in executing its strategy, including strengthening its product offering, […]
