Market & Industry

PELNI Partners with Plaga Farm to Supply Fresh Food for Domestic and Global Vessels

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 […]

Why Startup Founders Need Clarity More Than Hustle

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.

Danko Opens Third Showroom in Jakarta as It Accelerates Indonesia Expansion

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 […]

High Soft Drink Consumption Among Young Indonesians Fuels Coca-Cola’s Market Optimis

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 […]

APAC Report: Indonesia Among Countries with the Highest Investment Friction Levels

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 […]

OCIMF Appoints Don Davis as New Managing Director Starting 1 July 2026

LONDON, Jakartaweekly.com — The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has appointed Don Davis as its new Managing Director, effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Karen Davis. OCIMF Chair Lambros Klaudatos said Don Davis brings operational experience, strategic leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of the maritime industry required to lead the organization into its next […]

CLEO Maintains IDR60 Billion Dividend

PT Sariguna Primatirta Tbk (CLEO) will distribute IDR60 billion in cash dividends from its 2025 earnings while continuing to expand production capacity and distribution networks, as the bottled water producer targets double-digit growth in 2026.

USDEC Claims Milk Imports Do Not Threaten Indonesia’s Local Industry

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) views milk trade, including imports, as not necessarily having a negative impact on domestic industries, as long as it is conducted fairly and in a mutually beneficial manner. USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden said trade can benefit both exporters and importers. She noted that trade should not […]

Indonesia Climbs to Second Place as World’s Best Muslim-Friendly Travel Destination

SINGAPORE, Jakartaweekly.com —Indonesia has achieved a new milestone in its tourism sector, securing second place as Muslim-Friendly Destination of The Year in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) Awards 2026. This marks a significant jump of three positions compared to last year, when Indonesia ranked fifth. The award was received directly by the Secretary of […]

Indonesia Ranks 2 in Fortune Southeast Asia 500, but Manufacturing Lag Behind Vietnam

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Indonesia ranked second in the latest Fortune Southeast Asia 500, with 104 companies making the list of region’s highway-revenue corporations.  However, expert argue that Indonesia’s strong corporate presence has yet to translate into greater competitiveness in the manufacturing sector, where the country continues to lag behind Vietnam.  According to Economist of Institute for Economic […]

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