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KCIC Expands Whoosh’s Global Exposure Through Travel Switzerland Exhibition at Halim Station

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 […]

4 months ago

Rupiah Edges Higher as Dollar Weakens Amid Middle East Tensions

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 […]

4 months ago

Indonesia Shifts Tourism Focus from Europe and the US to Asia as Global Uncertainty Weighs on Travel

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 […]

4 months ago

Indonesia Investment Hits Rp498.8 Trillion in Q1 2026, Growth Momentum Begins to Moderate

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s investment realization reached Rp498.8 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, extending a multi-year upward trend. However, despite the higher nominal figure, investment growth is beginning to show signs of moderation. Data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), as reviewed by Jakartaweekly.com, show that first-quarter investment […]

4 months ago

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto Confident Economy Grew 5.5% in Q1 2026

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Despite ongoing global uncertainty, the Indonesian government remains confident that the country’s economy grew by around 5.5% in the first quarter of 2026, with household consumption serving as the main driver. The projection was conveyed by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto during a press conference on the realization of first-quarter […]

4 months ago

Garuda Indonesia Launches Hajj 2026 Flights, Records 100% OTP on First Day

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Indonesia’s flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has officially commenced the outbound flight phase of the 1447 Hijri/2026 Hajj pilgrimage, transporting 2,255 pilgrims on the first day from six embarkation points across the country. Garuda Indonesia President Director Glenny Kairupan said the inaugural flight departed from the Yogyakarta embarkation on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, […]

4 months ago

Rupiah Breaches Rp17,300 per Dollar, Seen Weakening to Rp17,400 by End-April

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Indonesia’s rupiah came under renewed pressure, breaching the Rp17,300 per U.S. dollar level in Thursday morning trading, as mounting external and domestic headwinds weighed on the currency, with further weakness expected by end-April. Currency analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said the rupiah could weaken to Rp17,400 by the end of April, earlier than his […]

4 months ago

Procureship Expands Global Reach, Onboards Asian and Middle Eastern Shipowners

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Procureship, an e-procurement platform provider for the maritime industry, is expanding its global footprint by onboarding more than a dozen major shipowners from Asia and the Middle East, as it deepens its penetration into key shipping hubs beyond Europe. Procureship’s Head of Sales APAC, Gary Yeow, said the shipowners originate from several […]

4 months ago

Rupiah Weakens Amid “Debt Wall” and Global Sentiment, Closes at Rp17.181

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The rupiah closed weaker on Wednesday (April 22, 2026), as the U.S. dollar strengthened amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifts in global monetary policy. Market data showed the rupiah fell 38 points to Rp17.181 per U.S. dollar, from a previous close of Rp17.142. During the session, the Indonesian currency at one point […]

4 months ago

Kia’s Strong Q1 Global Performance Reflected in Indonesia Market

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Kia said growing global demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) is increasingly reflected in the Indonesian market, as consumer expectations rise for technology, design and exclusive experiences that are relevant to everyday life. Head of Marketing at Kia Sales Indonesia, Rendy Pratama, said consumers are no longer focused […]

4 months ago
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