JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com —Indonesia’s external debt (ED) stood at US$439.8 billion as of April 2026, according to Bank Indonesia. The figure grew by 1.9% year-on-year (yoy), accelerating from the 1.0% annual growth recorded in March 2026. Bank Indonesia Executive Director Ramdan Denny Prakoso said the increase in Indonesia’s external debt was driven by higher public-sector borrowing, […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Cikal School is expanding its education ecosystem into higher education. The institution is currently establishing a university that will adopt an impact-driven and experiential learning approach. Siti Winanti Kartika Putri, Head of Marketing at Cikal, said the move is part of the school’s effort to provide educational continuity for its students, from early childhood […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Demand for digital devices ahead of the new academic year has become one of the main drivers of higher transactions during the Lazada 6.6 Super WOW Sale campaign. The electronics category recorded sales growth of up to four times compared with regular days during the promotional period from June 5 to 8, […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Actress Nirina Zubir took on one of the biggest acting challenges of her career in Jangan Buang Ibu. In the Leo Pictures production, Nirina portrays the character Ristiana across three different stages of life — in her 40s, 50s, and 60s. The transformation is reflected not only through makeup and physical appearance […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — KAI Logistik recorded growth in freight transportation in May 2026, driven by the increasing use of railways as a logistics distribution mode. During the January–May 2026 period, the company’s container rail service transported 1.19 million tons of cargo, equivalent to nearly 60,000 truck trips. President Director Yuskal Setiawan said the container rail […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — For artist Luis Fabini, photography has never been about cameras, lenses, or printing techniques. Instead, he pursues something far more elusive: presence. The presence of humans before nature. The presence of a culture enduring against the tides of time. The unspoken presence that connects man, horse, and the earth beneath them. This […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — As market volatility and global uncertainty continue to shape investment decisions, Indonesian businesses are being urged to look beyond market timing and focus on building stronger, more sustainable companies before pursuing an initial public offering (IPO). That message took center stage at the seminar “IPO Readiness: Strengthen Investor Relations and Corporate Governance”, jointly […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia’s motorcycle export industry delivered mixed results during the January–May 2026 period. While exports of Completely Knocked Down (CKD) motorcycles declined compared with the same period last year, shipments of Completely Built Up (CBU) motorcycles and components recorded solid growth. Data from the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI) showed that CKD motorcycle exports totaled […]
SURABAYA, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Altama Surya Anugerah, through its automotive tool brand Tekiro, has partnered with the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya in a community service program and student competency development initiative in the automotive sector. The collaboration, which has been running since May 2026, is realized through free vehicle service activities and automotive technical […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Uruguayan art exhibition Panorámica offers a distinctive perspective on nature, landscapes, and the relationship between humans and their environment through the works of two Uruguayan artists, Luis Fabini and Manuel Rodríguez. Exhibition curators Alam Wisesha and Karamina Puspitasari explained that Panorámica, a Spanish word meaning a broad and comprehensive view, is conceived as […]
