Indonesia's Free Net From Tobacco coalition has urged the government to consistently enforce its online tobacco advertising ban after more than 140 reported tobacco promotion posts on social media were reviewed, with over 60 percent already removed. Health advocates warn that stronger enforcement is needed to protect children and teenagers from increasingly sophisticated digital marketing.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The list of tech companies layoffs continues to grow. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, TikTok confirmed that the company had laid off a number of employees in Indonesia. The company said the decision was part of an organizational restructuring aimed at improving efficiency in its research and development operations to support its long-term business […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com— The Indonesian Food and Beverage Producers Association (GAPMMI) projects the country’s food and beverage (FnB) industry will still be able to grow by around 7 percent by the end of the year despite mounting pressure from the rupiah’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar. GAPMMI Chairman Adhi S. Lukman said the optimistic outlook is […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Starting June 1, 2026, all Indonesian Limited Liability Companies (Perseroan Terbatas/PT) are required to submit their annual reports through the Legal Entity Administration System (Sistem Administrasi Badan Hukum/SABH). During the transition period, the submission is not yet subject to a Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) fee. The Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) […]
BANDUNG, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero), operating as InJourney Airports, is accelerating preparations to optimize operations at Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung following the government’s policy to expand flight services at the airport. The preparations are focused on strengthening safety and security measures, as well as upgrading supporting infrastructure to ensure all operational requirements comply […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) has partnered with PT Agrito Roman Bali (Plaga Farm) to supply fresh food provisions for domestic and international vessels operating in and calling at Indonesian ports. PELNI Corporate Secretary Ditto Pappilanda said the partnership is part of the company’s efforts to expand its shipping agency services beyond […]
Working harder doesn't always build a better company. Startup advisor and angel investor Elisabeth Kurniawan argues that founders often struggle not because they lack discipline, but because they lack clarity. Better decisions—not busier schedules—create the foundation for sustainable business growth.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Solusi Sentral Sistem, the owner of the Japanese water heater and sanitary brand Danko, has expanded its retail network by opening its third Danko Proshop Showroom at Plaza Kenari Mas in Central Jakarta. The showroom was launched in collaboration with authorized dealer Metro Jaya Sanitary as part of the company’s strategy […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Coca-Cola Indonesia remains optimistic about the prospects of Indonesia’s soft drink industry despite weakened consumer purchasing power amid ongoing economic pressures. Andes Gumilang Hadisucipto, Marketing Director of Coca-Cola Indonesia, said demand for soft drinks still has room to grow as long as companies are able to offer products that meet consumers’ needs at affordable […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The latest report titled Vistra Friction Index: Turning Friction into Capital Flow (APAC PE/VC Edition 2026) shows that Indonesia is among the countries with the highest levels of investment friction in Southeast Asia. David Anderson, Executive Vice President APAC at Vistra Fund Solutions, said Indonesia is viewed as a market that requires greater caution […]
