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Starbucks Brings Harry Potter-Themed Menu and Merchandise to Indonesia
Starbucks is rolling out a Harry Potter-themed menu and merchandise in Indonesia, tapping into fan culture with limited-time drinks, desserts, and collectibles starting this March.
Astra Otoparts Sends 1,000 Travelers Home in Free Eid Mudik Program
Around 1,000 travelers departed Jakarta under Astra Otoparts’ free mudik program ahead of Eid, as initiatives like this aim to ease congestion and improve safety during Indonesia’s peak travel season.
Indonesia’s Capital Market and Rupiah Face Pressure Amid Rising Oil Prices
Indonesia’s financial markets are under pressure as rising global oil prices and geopolitical tensions raise concerns over inflation, interest rates, and economic stability.
“To the Moon”: Finance Minister Doubts Market Doom, Predicts Indonesian Stocks Will Hit 10,000
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – Despite a brutal sell-off that has wiped out nearly 20 percent of the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) this year, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa remains defiantly bullish on Indonesia’s market outlook. On Monday, as the index slumped by 1.61 percent to close at 7,022.29, Purbaya brushed off investor fears surrounding the […]
Work From Home Returns? Indonesia Eyes Radical Energy-Saving Plan as Global Crisis Looms
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – Facing a deepening energy crunch fueled by geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East, the Indonesian government is dusting off its pandemic-era playbook. President Prabowo Subianto has signaled that a widespread return to “work-from-home” (WFH) policies for civil servants may be on the table as part of a national austerity drive to […]
Defending the 3% Line: Indonesia Scrambles to Cut Ministry Waste as Global Oil Spike Threatens Budget
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – Indonesia’s finance ministry has begun identifying potential budget cuts across government agencies, a preemptive strike aimed at protecting the nation’s fiscal deficit as soaring global oil prices put the state treasury under immense pressure. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed on Monday that his office is drafting an efficiency plan to […]
Tire Safety Reminders Issued Ahead of Indonesia’s 2026 Eid Homecoming Travel
With millions of Indonesians preparing for Eid homecoming travel, motorists are being reminded of the importance of tire maintenance to reduce the risk of accidents during long-distance journeys.
Home Credit Launches Ramadan Financing Campaign as Consumer Spending Rises
Home Credit Indonesia has launched its Ramadan campaign #BawaPulangBerkah, offering financing programs and promotions as consumer spending typically increases during the holy month.
OJK Leadership Change and US–Iran Tensions Impact Indonesia’s Crypto Market
Indonesia’s crypto industry welcomes new OJK IAKD chief Adi Budiarso as trading volumes remain strong, while rising US–Iran tensions push Bitcoin below $70,000 and raise market volatility.
Ramadan 2026 Home Design Trend: Functional Luxury for Eid Gatherings
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Indonesian homeowners are embracing a “functional luxury” design trend that combines minimalism, comfort, and practicality to create warm spaces for family gatherings and Ramadan traditions.
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