JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Ford RMA Indonesia has strengthened its business expansion strategy in Indonesia’s automotive market with the inauguration of its newest dealership in MT Haryono, Jakarta, in partnership with Auto Kencana Group. The move brings Ford’s official dealer network in Indonesia to 34 locations nationwide. The expansion forms part of Ford’s broader strategy to […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s economy expanded 5.61% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices reaching Rp6,187.2 trillion. On a quarterly basis, however, the economy contracted 0.77% from the previous quarter. Economic growth in early 2026 was supported by strong performance in […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has released updated fuel prices showing wide regional disparities across Indonesia, particularly for non-subsidized fuels such as Pertamina Dex, Dexlite, and Pertamax Turbo. In the diesel segment, Pertamina Dex recorded the widest price spread, reaching up to Rp29,100 per liter in West Sumatra, Riau, Riau Islands, South Kalimantan, […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — POCO has launched the POCO C81 Pro in Indonesia, further intensifying competition in the entry-level smartphone market. The device targets users seeking an affordable handset with sufficient capabilities for daily activities, including entertainment and light gaming. Product Marketing Manager of POCO Indonesia, Satryo Sidhi Rachmat, said the device is designed with a […]
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 […]
