Lifestyle & Entertaiment

Indonesia’s Fine-Dining Scene Surges in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – Indonesia is cementing its status as a premier global gastronomic destination, with two of its flagship dining establishments securing prestigious spots on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list. At a high-profile ceremony held in Hong Kong on March 25, the Jakarta-based August and Ubud’s Locavore NXT were recognized for their […]

Bank Mandiri Injects Rp7.3 Trillion into MSMEs to Bolster Grassroots Economy

JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – As global economic volatility persists, PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk is doubling down on domestic resilience, deploying Rp7.35 trillion (US$462 million) in People’s Business Credit (KUR) through February 2026. The state-owned lender has already reached 59,327 small and medium enterprises in just two months, hitting nearly 18% of its annual Rp41 […]

Yielding to Yuan: Why Singapore’s UOB Just Shattered Records in China’s Stable Bond Market

JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – While global dollar-denominated bond markets remain largely shuttered by geopolitical tremors, United Overseas Bank (UOB) has successfully navigated the calm waters of China’s domestic debt market, pricing a massive RMB 5 billion (US$690 million) “Panda bond.” The three-year offering did more than just raise capital; it secured one of the lowest […]

5 Best Places to Visit in Greater Jakarta

Planning a local getaway? We’ve rounded up the top 5 destinations in Jabodetabek, including Enchanting Valley and the new TMII, with full transport and ticket guides.

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