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OJK Calls Crypto Slowdown Normal as Recovery Signs Emerge
Indonesia’s crypto market remains under pressure amid global volatility, but regulators and industry players say investor confidence is still intact. OJK recorded 21.37 million crypto users by March 2026, while Tokocrypto and INDODAX highlighted signs of gradual recovery and continued market participation.
KCIC Provides 60 Premium Parking Lots at Halim Station, Regular Parking Rates Remain Unchanged
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) has designated part of the parking area at Halim Station as a premium zone with a special tariff of Rp100,000, while regular parking rates remain unchanged. KCIC Manager of Corporate Communication Emir Monti explained that of the approximately 600 parking lots available at Halim Station, around […]
KAI Logistik Partners with Bogantara to Expand National Food and Livestock Distribution via Rail
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — KAI Logistik, a subsidiary of PT Kereta Api Indonesia, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with PT Bogantara Indo Transport through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand national logistics services, particularly in the distribution of agricultural products and livestock. The agreement marks KAI Logistik’s initial step in […]
“Metal In Flux” Redefines Metal as a Living, Dynamic Medium in Indonesia’s Contemporary Art Exhibition
YOGYAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s contemporary craft scene is set to spotlight “Metal In Flux: Crafting Tradition and Innovation”, an exhibition at Omah Budoyo in Yogyakarta running from May 9 to June 9, 2026. The exhibition brings together five Indonesian contemporary metal artists in a showcase that challenges traditional perceptions of metal while marking the retirement […]
Latest Pertalite Prices as of May 8, 2026
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Amid ongoing discussions on fuel prices, particularly Pertalite, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has confirmed that it has not adjusted its selling price. Based on information from the company’s official website, Pertalite remains priced at Rp10,000 per liter across all regions in Indonesia. As of today, Friday, May 8, 2026, PT Pertamina Patra […]
Rupiah Closes Weaker at Rp17,382 per US Dollar as Market Watches Rising Debt and Middle East Conflict
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The rupiah closed down by 49 points at Rp17,382 per US dollar in trading on Friday, May 8, 2026, from Rp17,359 per US dollar previously, amid market concerns over Indonesia’s domestic fiscal condition as well as external pressure from the strengthening US dollar. Currency and commodity analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said the rupiah’s […]
Hyundai Motor Posts Record Q1 2026 Revenue of KRW 45.94 Trillion
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Hyundai Motor Company recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue in Q1 2026, driven by strong hybrid vehicle sales and solid performance from high-value models. According to a press release received by Jakartaweekly.com, Hyundai posted revenue of KRW 45.94 trillion, up 3.4 percent compared to the same period last year. “This achievement reinforces Hyundai’s […]
Indonesia’s Falling Unemployment Rate Masks Deep Labor Market Challenges
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Despite Indonesia’s Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) declining to 4.68 percent in February 2026, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that serious structural challenges continue to weigh on the country’s labor sector. According to BPS data, the majority of Indonesian workers still depend on the informal sector, which accounts for 59.42 percent of the national […]
Middle East Conflict: Macron Prepares Multinational Mission with Britain
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he had spoken directly with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian regarding the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly following attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and several vessels, while also preparing a multinational mission. In his statement, Macron expressed deep concern over the […]
Hyundai Launches Pleos Connect, AI Infotainment System for 20 Million Vehicles by 2030
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Hyundai Motor Group has introduced Pleos Connect, its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI)-powered vehicle infotainment system, which will begin rolling out across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicle lineups as part of the company’s transformation toward software-driven mobility. The new system will make its debut in the new GRANDEUR in South Korea in May […]
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