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The “Mudik” Survival Kit: Lazada Reveals 6 Essential Buys for Indonesia’s Massive Holiday Exodus
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – As tens of millions of Indonesians prepare for the annual Mudik—the world’s largest seasonal migration—the logistics of traveling and celebrating without household help are driving a surge in specific e-commerce trends. Lazada Indonesia has identified a significant peak in demand for automotive, home appliance, and electronic categories as the country approaches […]
Oil at $200? Jakarta Stocks Braced for Impact as Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Energy Arteries
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – Indonesia’s benchmark stock index is treading water as a perfect storm of soaring energy costs and geopolitical brinkmanship in the Middle East sends ripples through global markets. The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened with a cautious gain of 0.13 percent to 7,398.85 on Thursday, but analysts warn the uptick is fragile. […]
Asia’s New Power Map: How Indonesia Plans to Overtake Japan and South Korea by 2050
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – The global economic center of gravity is shifting rapidly toward Southeast Asia, with Indonesia projected to leapfrog traditional industrial powerhouses Japan and South Korea to become the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2050. Speaking at the Tokyo Conference 2026, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, laid out a bold vision […]
War Clouds Over Hormuz: Why Indonesia Is Betting on a “Spending Spree” to Defy Global Supply Shocks
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – As the specter of a closed Strait of Hormuz looms over global commodity chains, Indonesia is doubling down on a high-stakes internal strategy: spending its way to safety. Despite the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, Jakarta’s Ministry of Finance remains bullish, projecting a 5.4% growth rate for […]
Gold Slips in Jakarta: Is Now the Moment to Buy Antam’s Latest Price Dip?
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – Prices for Indonesia’s benchmark gold bars saw a marginal retreat on Thursday morning, as the state-owned miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) adjusted its rates downward amid shifting market conditions. As of 9:20 AM WIB, the price for one gram of Antam gold was quoted at Rp3,042,000, according to the official Logam […]
Crypto in Chaos? Why Investors Are Running to “Digital Gold”
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – As market volatility returns to haunt digital asset portfolios, a high-stakes partnership between Bybit and Tether is betting that the oldest hedge in human history—gold—is the answer to crypto’s modern-day anxiety. With the “Crypto Fear & Greed Index” hitting extreme levels and Bitcoin prices remaining stagnant below their previous peaks, the […]
Halodoc Report Highlights Health Trends During Ramadan
A new Indonesia Health Insights Q1 2026 report by Halodoc reveals rising anxiety levels during Ramadan, along with digestive health challenges after Eid al-Fitr, while public awareness of preventive health checks continues to grow.
Paradise Indonesia Leverages Eid Travel Boom, Develops Plaza 88 in Balikpapan
Property developer PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk (Paradise Indonesia) expects the Eid holiday travel season to boost hotel occupancy while expanding outside Java through its new Plaza 88 lifestyle project in Balikpapan.
Bank Mandiri Profit Rises 16.7% to Rp8.9 Trillion in Early 2026, Driven by Digital Transactions
Indonesia’s largest bank **Bank Mandiri reported a 16.7% increase in net profit to Rp8.9 trillion in the first two months of 2026, supported by strong credit growth and rising digital transactions through its Livin’ platform.
$140 Million Coal Titan BUMA Locks in ‘Fortress’ Contract with Adaro to Guard Its Future Until 2030
JAKARTA, Indonesia (JakartaWeekly.com) – In an industry often characterized by volatile cycles and shifting loyalties, two of Indonesia’s energy titans have decided to double down on a partnership that has already outlasted most marriages. PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama, the operational powerhouse known as BUMA, has officially inked a long-term extension with PT Adaro Indonesia […]
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