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A customer counts money freshly withdrawn at a Bank Bukopin branch in Jakarta on June 30, 2020.
A customer counts money freshly withdrawn at a Bank Bukopin branch in Jakarta on June 30, 2020.`
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Bank KB Bukopin seeks to raise Rp 7.04t through rights issue

Publicly listed Bank KB Bukopin is seeking to raise trillions of rupiah in a rights issue later this month as part of its efforts to develop its technological infrastructure and expand lending to the small business and retail sectors.

2 years ago
Business premium

Jakarta counts on private investors to expand MRT, LRT

The city administration needs investors to develop three projects worth Rp 84.6 trillion (US$5.93 billion).

2 years ago
Business

Six major carmakers agree to phase out fossil fuel vehicles by 2040, says UK

Around a quarter of global carbon emissions comes from cars, trucks, ships, buses and planes, according to the IEA.

2 years ago

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Business

Stocks stalled as oil fuels inflation nerves

Asian stock markets were becalmed on Wednesday as surges in oil and Chinese factory prices added to worries that a hot US inflation reading could renew pressure on policymakers to lift interest rates.

2 years ago
Indonesia premium

Indonesia seeks to close vaccination gap as it passes 200 million shots

The government is working to close the stark gap in vaccination rates between regions across the vast archipelago, which remains a problem even though Indonesia recently passed 200 million COVID-19 jabs and while a third wave of infections looms ahead of the year-end holidays.

2 years ago
Business premium

Consumer confidence, retail sales recover from Delta impact

As the year-end holiday season approaches, the two indicators point to increased household spending, which has long been a key driver of economic activity in the country.

2 years ago
Business premium

BI, UAE central bank cooperate on cross-border payments, financial crime

Bank Indonesia and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) recently signed a memorandum of understanding on financial technology, a cross-border payment system and measures against money laundering and terrorism financing.

2 years ago
Business

Indosat Ooredoo, Google Cloud to ramp up SMB digitalization

Indosat Ooredoo and Google have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across consumer and enterprise segments in the country by focusing on small and medium businesses (SMBs).

2 years ago
business

Six major carmakers agree to phase out fossil fuel vehicles by 2040, says UK

Around a quarter of global carbon emissions comes from cars, trucks, ships, buses and planes, according to the IEA.

2 years ago
business

Stocks stalled as oil fuels inflation nerves

Asian stock markets were becalmed on Wednesday as surges in oil and Chinese factory prices added to worries that a hot US inflation reading could renew pressure on policymakers to lift interest rates.

2 years ago
business

Indosat Ooredoo, Google Cloud to ramp up SMB digitalization

Indosat Ooredoo and Google have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across consumer and enterprise segments in the country by focusing on small and medium businesses (SMBs).

2 years ago
business

“Indonesian medical biotech talents engage with global research community”

Advances in medical biotechnology have shown rapid development, especially with the pandemic that has threatened humanity over the past year and a half.

2 years ago
business

APRIL Group reasserts forest fire pledge at COP26

Sustainable pulp and paper producer Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) Group has reasserted its pledge to prevent forest fires at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland.

2 years ago
world

Tech talent in Asia Pacific see more challenges

Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched a five-year US$50 million budget to develop 500,000 information and communication technology (ICT) talents in the Asia Pacific region.

2 years ago
world

Jokowi swears in 17 new ambassadors

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo swore in 17 new envoys at the Presidential Palace on Monday, filling various strategic posts that were previously left vacant even before the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 years ago
city

Taiwanese citizen found dead after boat capsize off Jakarta

The boat, carrying 35 people, capsized on Monday near the Kepulauan Seribu area of Jakarta after the vessel was hit by a wave, authorities said. All on board were rescued except the Taiwanese passport holder. 

2 days ago
city

Bogor mayor orders nightspots to close during Ramadan

The Bogor mayor has ordered all nightspots in the city, including massage parlors, to close during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, and plans to deploy patrols to enforce the ban.

1 week ago
sport

Manchester United back in doldrums after City defeat

Solskjaer's side never looked like being buried as they were in a 5-0 loss to Liverpool a fortnight ago but the defeat was just as hard to stomach for the home fans, thousands of whom headed for the exits before the end.

2 years ago
sport

SEA Games in Vietnam rescheduled for May 2022

The regional Olympics were scheduled to take place in Hanoi and 11 other locations in Vietnam from November 21 to December 2.

2 years ago
sport

Ronaldo hails 'unbelievable' Manchester United performance against Spurs

United came into the contest in north London on the back of a 5-0 hammering by their bitter rivals Liverpool that heaped the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but goals from Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford sealed a comfortable win.

2 years ago
sport

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

"FC Barcelona has relieved Ronald Koeman of his duties as first team coach. The president of the club, Joan Laporta, informed him of the decision after the defeat against Rayo Vallecano," the LaLiga club said in a statement.

2 years ago

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