JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — Collective Studios, Galleri5, and the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have entered into a strategic partnership to develop original Indonesian stories into films and series with the potential to reach international audiences. The collaboration will focus on developing intellectual property (IP) rooted in Indonesian culture, supported by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Airlangga […]
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com — NTT DATA officially opened its Jakarta 2 Annex Data Center (JKT2A) in Jakarta on Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2026). The new facility has an information technology (IT) capacity of 12 megawatts (MW) to support growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation. JKT2A is a next-generation, AI-ready data center designed […]
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Indonesia recorded monthly inflation of 0.22% in October 2026, down from 0.30% in September 2026 and 0.28% in October 2025, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). According to BPS’s Official Statistics News release dated November 2, 2026, annual inflation (year-on-year/yoy) stood at 3.23% in October 2026. Meanwhile, cumulative inflation (year-to-date/ytd), measured against December 2025, reached […]
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—The 2026 Indonesian Dance Festival (IDF) enters its final day on Sunday, November 1, 2026. One of the programs featured on the final day of the 18th edition of the contemporary dance festival is a discussion titled Berkarya dengan Irama Sendiri (Creating at One’s Own Rhythm), bringing together three choreographers from different generations and […]
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—The 2026 Indonesia Motorcycle Show (IMOS) will run for 10 days, from November 20 to 29, 2026, at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City. Organized by the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI), the exhibition will feature 15 motorcycle brands and more than 60 brands from supporting industries. Yosef Utama, AISI’s Commercial Affairs […]
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—POCO has officially launched two new smartphones in Indonesia, the POCO X8 and POCO C95 Pro. Both devices feature large battery capacities and specifications designed to support mobile gaming. Novita Krisutami, PR Manager at POCO Indonesia, said the two smartphones were designed to support users’ activities, including extended gaming sessions. “With the POCO X8 […]
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—Energy sector performance during the first two years of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s administration is considered less than optimal. While several renewable energy policies have made progress, the national renewable energy mix target remains unmet. Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), said […]
Korean haircare brand True.LAB has officially launched in Indonesia with seven products designed for scalp care, moisture, volume and styling. Combining Korean beauty trends with everyday haircare solutions, the brand aims to expand its presence in Indonesia through online and offline retail channels.
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com—South Korean hair care brand True.LAB has entered Indonesia, targeting the country’s growing hair care market. Jung Soo Han, President of Seoul Cosmetics and CEO of ICOSKOREA, said Indonesia’s hair care market has strong growth potential, particularly as interest in K-beauty and other cosmetics continues to grow. “In my view, Indonesia’s hair care market […]
JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com–The Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to hold its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%-4%, citing inflation that remains above its 2% target and continued strength in the US economy. In its latest statement, the Fed noted that annual inflation stood at 3.7% in September 2026. The central bank also said economic activity was expanding at […]