JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis highlighted the significant potential for maritime cooperation between Estonia and Indonesia, amid a push for digital transformation and the development of sustainable shipping solutions. Leis said that Indonesia as a strategic partner rather than merely a market. He noted that Indonesia’s vast scale, operational complexity, and […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has updated the number of casualties following the collision between the Argo Bromo Anggrek train and a commuter line electric train (KRL) in the vicinity of Bekasi Timur Station, Bekasi, West Java. The death toll has risen from 4 to 14, while the number of injured has reached […]
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JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — A collision between the long-distance Argo Bromo Anggrek train and a commuter line (KRL) in the Bekasi Timur Station area has resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries. Based on preliminary data as of 02:00 a.m. WIB, four people were reported dead and 79 others injured. All victims have been evacuated and […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The US dollar index weakened in Monday’s (April 27, 2026) trading session, as market concerns over global supply disruptions eased and prospects for renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran improved. By the afternoon session, the rupiah closed 18 points higher at Rp17,211 per US dollar, compared with its previous […]
PONTIANAK, Jakartaweekly.com – PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) has confirmed that ferry services on the Patimban–Pontianak route have returned to normal after KMP Ferrindo 5 was successfully refloated following a grounding incident and has resumed operations. The vessel was freed from its grounded position on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) at 19:10 WIB, after running aground […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Supply Chain Indonesia said the government has yet to fully capitalize on the Malacca Strait, despite its vast potential to generate state revenue. Setijadi, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Indonesia (SCI), said the Malacca Strait is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, with more than 100,000 vessels passing through annually […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Dermatologist Arini Astasari Widodo has emphasized the importance of consistent skincare routines for brides and grooms-to-be to achieve optimal results on their wedding day. Arini said that aesthetic treatments are not an instant process, but rather require time and a proper foundation. According to her, the best outcomes can only be achieved […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) is leveraging international collaboration as a strategy to strengthen Whoosh’s global positioning, one of which is through the Travel Switzerland Exhibition at Halim Station, Jakarta. President Director Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi said the exhibition serves as a momentum to expand Whoosh’s international exposure while reinforcing its position […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The U.S. dollar weakened at the close of trading on Friday, April 24, 2026, amid global pressures and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, lending modest support to the rupiah. The rupiah closed 57 points higher at Rp17,229 per U.S. dollar in evening trade, after weakening earlier in the session. Market […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The government, through the Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar), is shifting its tourism promotion focus toward Asian markets in response to global uncertainties weighing on the travel sector, particularly due to geopolitical dynamics and disruptions to international flight routes. Deputy for Marketing at Ministry of Tourism, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, said the tourism […]
