JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The rupiah closed stronger against the U.S. dollar in Wednesday trading, May 13, 2026, amid intervention measures carried out by Bank Indonesia in the offshore Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) market. By the close of afternoon trading, the rupiah had strengthened by 53 points to Rp17,475 per U.S. dollar from the previous close of […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – PT Kereta Api Logistik (KAI Logistik), a subsidiary of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), has ensured that all freight transportation services will continue operating optimally during the Ascension Day long weekend and collective leave period from May 14 to 17, 2026. KAI Logistik Operations Director Broer Rizal said the company remains committed […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Public interest in the Whoosh high-speed rail service continues to rise ahead of the long weekend holiday period from May 14 to 17, 2026. As of 5 p.m. WIB on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, a total of 17,000 Whoosh tickets had been sold, with sales projected to reach around 20,000 by the […]
PONTIANAK, Jakartaweekly.com – The Ministry of Creative Economy, in collaboration with Solidaritas Perempuan untuk Indonesia Kabinet Merah Putih (Seruni KMP), held a Creative Economy Talent Development Workshop: Voice Over (Dubbing) in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, as the voice over industry is seen as having strong growth potential amid the rapid expansion of Indonesia’s creative economy and […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – JIWA Group through its brand Kopi Sejuta Jiwa has introduced new innovations in the form of the Honey Milk Coffee menu and the KSJ Locator feature on the JIWA+ application to enhance customer experience and simplify access to services. CEO of JIWA Group, Billy Kurniawan, said the company’s innovations are part of […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana continued her second day of working visit to Raja Ampat Regency, focusing on strengthening the governance of world-class tourism destinations and preparations for the UNESCO Global Geopark revalidation. Raja Ampat is scheduled to undergo a revalidation process by a UNESCO assessment team in August 2026. The […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Legendary Indonesian band GIGI is set to reconnect with its fans through the “FOREVER IN THE AIR” Tour ’26 following the release of its latest album in October 2025. The tour continues the band’s comeback momentum after not releasing a full album for a decade. Based on a press release received by […]
SURABAYA, Jakartaweekly.com – Kia has strengthened its expansion in Indonesia by inaugurating the Kia Spazio Tower dealership in the West Surabaya area on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The new dealership is part of the company’s strategy to expand its network while delivering “Accessible Premium” services to customers in East Java. Operated by Kia Azimut Group, […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), Operational Area 1 Jakarta, is adding nine Long-Distance Train (KAJJ) services to anticipate a surge in public mobility during the 2026 Ascension Day holiday period. The additional services focus on popular routes departing from Gambir and Pasar Senen Stations. Franoto Wibowo, Manager of Public Relations at PT […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The anger of United States President Donald Trump toward Iran has weakened the Indonesian rupiah. At the close of trading on Monday, May 11, 2026, the rupiah depreciated by 32 points to Rp17,414 per US dollar. Economist, currency, and commodities analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said geopolitical risks have increased after Trump described Iran’s […]
