National & Metro

Jakarta to Host Car-Free Night for Vibrant Eid Eve Gala

Jakarta is transforming its iconic city center into a pedestrian-only festival this Friday. With 1,000 drums, laser shows, and a 5,000-person torch relay, the "Homecoming to Jakarta" initiative offers a high-tech twist on traditional Eid celebrations.

Jakarta’s “Big Three” Malls: Where Shoppers Flocked During Ramadan

Jakarta’s Retail "Super-Hubs" Dominate Ramadan 2026 As the social rhythm of the capital shifted during the holy month, Jakarta’s shopping landscape saw a 10% to 15% surge in foot traffic, driven by a handful of "super-hubs" that serve as the city’s primary centers for commerce and community.

Work From Home Returns? Indonesia Eyes Radical Energy-Saving Plan as Global Crisis Looms

JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – Facing a deepening energy crunch fueled by geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East, the Indonesian government is dusting off its pandemic-era playbook. President Prabowo Subianto has signaled that a widespread return to “work-from-home” (WFH) policies for civil servants may be on the table as part of a national austerity drive to […]

Prabowo Secures Landmark USD 4.89B Semiconductor Deal in Washington

Jakartaweekly.com – President Prabowo Subianto, accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, witnessed the signing of a Phase 1 Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for the Semiconductor Ecosystem in Washington D.C. on Wednesday (Feb 18). The initial agreement is valued at USD 4.89 billion, with the potential for follow-up investments reaching USD 26.7 billion. […]

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