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Jakarta-Cannes Strengthen Collaboration on Global Events and Film Industry
Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno visited Cannes to study how the French city successfully built its economy through international events, film festivals, tourism, and the creative industry.
Honda Unveils Two New Hybrid Prototypes, Set for Launch Within Two Years
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held the world premiere of two new electrified prototypes, the Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype and the Acura Hybrid SUV Prototype. Both models are scheduled to enter global markets within the next two years as part of Honda’s accelerated electrification strategy. The unveiling coincided with Honda’s presentation of its […]
Macabre Art Installation: A Space for Dialogue on Violence and Environmental Crisis
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Come and See Pictures has launched an art exhibition titled Macabre Art Installation, inspired by the horror-comedy film Ghost in the Cell. Held at Nirmana Falatehan from May 16 to 22, 2026, the exhibition serves as a space for dialogue on violence, the human body, consumerism, and environmental crisis. Through the exhibition, […]
Garuda Indonesia Carries 5.42 Million Passengers in Q1 2026, Net Loss Narrows 45 Percent
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk recorded operational growth and improved financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger passenger traffic and increased flight production capacity across all of the company’s business lines. From January to March 2026, the Garuda Indonesia Group carried 5.42 million passengers, up 6.76 percent from […]
Middle East Geopolitics and Indonesia’s Economic Data Controversy Weigh on Rupiah
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – Foreign exchange analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said the weakening of the rupiah in Thursday’s trading was driven by a stronger US dollar amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as debates over the accuracy of economic growth data. In today’s trading, Thursday, 14 May […]
INACA Applauds Government’s Fuel Surcharge Relaxation
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The Indonesia National Air Carriers Association (INACA) has welcomed the government’s move through the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation to issue Transportation Ministerial Decree No. KM 1041 of 2026 concerning additional charges (fuel surcharge) due to fuel price fluctuations for scheduled international commercial economy-class air passenger fares. The new regulation revises KM 83 […]
Liga 4 Piala Presiden 2026 Draw Held, 64 Clubs Set to Compete Starting May 30
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The official draw for the round of 64 of the 2026 Liga 4 Piala Presiden was held in Jakarta on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The draw, which was broadcast live on PSSI TV, marked the start of competition among 64 clubs from provinces across Indonesia in the fourth tier of the country’s […]
ECB Warns Global Energy Shock Risks Slower Growth, More Persistent Inflation
LONDON, Jakartaweekly.com – European Central Bank Executive Board member Philip R. Lane warned that global energy supply shocks could put greater pressure on euro area economic growth while triggering broader and more persistent inflation compared with regional shocks. Speaking at the Centre for European Reform in London on May 13, 2026, Lane said the current […]
Rupiah Strengthens Against U.S. Dollar Amid Bank Indonesia’s NDF Intervention
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The rupiah closed stronger against the U.S. dollar in Wednesday trading, May 13, 2026, amid intervention measures carried out by Bank Indonesia in the offshore Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) market. By the close of afternoon trading, the rupiah had strengthened by 53 points to Rp17,475 per U.S. dollar from the previous close of […]
KAI Logistik Ensures Cargo Distribution Remains Optimal During Ascension Day Long Weekend
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – PT Kereta Api Logistik (KAI Logistik), a subsidiary of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), has ensured that all freight transportation services will continue operating optimally during the Ascension Day long weekend and collective leave period from May 14 to 17, 2026. KAI Logistik Operations Director Broer Rizal said the company remains committed […]
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