Market & Industry

Indonesia Records US$3.83 Billion Trade Deficit with Singapore in January–May 2026

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s reliance on gasoline imports from Singapore continues to weigh on the two countries’ bilateral trade balance. Data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) show that gasoline imports worth US$3.52 billion accounted for about 92% of Indonesia’s US$3.83 billion trade deficit with Singapore during the January–May 2026 period. According to Statistics Indonesia, Indonesia’s exports […]

Not Indonesia: Chery Builds Its First Integrated Industrial Hub in South Africa

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — While Indonesia remains primarily a sales market for Chery Group, the Chinese automaker has chosen South Africa as the location for its first integrated industrial hub, combining artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, new energy vehicles (NEVs), and renewable energy within a single ecosystem. The company inaugurated its Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, […]

PTDI & BIJB Partner to Develop Aerospace Industrial Hub in Kertajati

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) partnered with PT Bandarudara Internasional Jawa Barat (BIJB) to develop an aerospace industrial zone on the western side of Kertajati International Airport in Majalengka, West Java. Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the government aims to transform Kertajati Airport […]

Marcura Acquires Fairway Maritime, Expands US Demurrage Claims Services

DUBAI, Jakartaweekly.com— Maritime technology company Marcura has acquired the business assets of Fairway Maritime LLC, a US-based specialist in demurrage and marine claims management. The acquisition strengthens Marcura’s demurrage claims management services in the United States while expanding its expertise across tanker shipping, inland barges, and commodity trading. Marcura Group Chief Executive Officer Henrik Hyldahn […]

Tan Kian Drawn Into Former Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah’s Alleged Corruption Case

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Property tycoon Tan Kian once again came under public scrutiny amid allegations of corruption involving former Director of Special Crimes at Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (Jampidsus), Febrie Adriansyah, following a series of searches conducted on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The prominent real estate developer was questioned by investigators from the Greater Jakarta Regional Police […]

Garuda Indonesia Replaces Weight-Based Baggage System With Piece Concept

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk will change its checked baggage policy from the weight concept to the piece concept, effective September 1, 2026. Under the new scheme, checked baggage allowances, which were previously determined by the total combined weight of passengers’ luggage under the weight concept, will instead be based on the number […]

Sasa Bags BPOM Award for Boosting MSME Food Safety

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – PT Sasa Inti recently bagged the Risk Management Program (PMR) Award from Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), a testament to the food giant’s dedication to strengthening national food safety and empowering local small businesses. The accolade was handed out during the 2026 National Coordination Forum for Commercial Sterile Food, an event […]

RANS Entertainment Goes Public, Raises Rp429.25 Billion in IPO

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT RANS Entertainment Indonesia Tbk officially listed its shares on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on Friday, July 10, 2026, offering 2.525 billion new shares to the public through its initial public offering (IPO). RANS Entertainment President Director Nagita Slavina said the newly issued shares represent 20.02% of the company’s issued and […]

Indonesia Exports to Armenia Jump 83% as Industrial Ties Deepen

Indonesia and Armenia are strengthening industrial and trade relations after bilateral talks at INNOPROM 2026 in Russia. With Indonesian exports to Armenia soaring more than 83% in 2025, both countries are now exploring a new industrial cooperation agreement to boost investment, technology transfer, and supply chain development.

NFH Expo 2026 Opens to Boost Indonesia Food Hospitality Industry

NFH Expo 2026 officially opened at ICE BSD City, bringing together leading brands, industry associations, and government stakeholders to showcase innovation, strengthen collaboration, and unlock new business opportunities across Indonesia's food, beverage, and hospitality sectors.

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