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Building resilient banks in a digital world

Banks must recognize that the depth of tech failures goes far below the surface of complaints and downtime, to a hidden layer of infrastructure, coding and configuration that accounts for as much as 90 percent of failure costs.

An international delegate tries the BNI Mobile Banking, BNIDirect and BNI Xpora Live Experience in the metaverse at the Indonesia 2022 B20 Summit at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Nusa Dua, Bali, in this photo file.

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Smartphone investment in Indonesia

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Govt expects Apple to up investment commitment to $1 billion

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Lithuanian firm opens new maintenance facility at Bali airport

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An employee arranges rupiah banknotes at Bank Mandiri in Jakarta on June 23, 2022. Currencies in Southeast Asia and around the world have dropped against the United States dollar this year as the Federal Reserve has hiked rates particularly fast.

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The 2024 banking industry outlook

There are two situations in 2024 that will affect the condition of national banking; first, the general election; second, indications of a weakening global economy.

Handcrafted: Everything about the recreation car is mainly made up by hands, therefore the process of creating a car could take from six months to one year period. (JP/Yohana Belinda)

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Tuksedo gives cars from the past a brand-new future

A family-owned workshop in Bali recreates classic cars for discerning customers and is now looking to include EV options.

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Indonesia, ExxonMobil sign agreement on CCS, petrochemical projects

The government, along with state-owned oil and gas corporation Pertamina, inked two agreements with United States oil and gas giant ExxonMobil pertaining to advancing the progress on carbon capture storage (CCS) projects and exploring a potential petrochemical complex in Indonesia.

Global, then local: Kurobokan founder Paulus Hyu plays with his French bulldog, which inspired his Nimbus series. While the company relies mainly on overseas buyers, Paulus believes more customers enthusiastic about collectibles will emerge in and grow the domestic market.

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From Frenchie to fortune: Kurobokan spotlights Indonesia-designed toys

With quirky collectibles, Kurobokan puts Indonesia on the map in the so-called kidult market, proving that toys are for everyone, no matter their age.

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Trump says will 'block' Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel

Embattled US Steel has argued that it needs the Nippon deal to ensure sufficient investment in its Mon Valley plants in Pennsylvania, which it says it may have to shutter if the sale is blocked.

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Maximize business: iDA by Indosat Business named AI Impact Leader of the Year 2024

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Maximize business: iDA by Indosat Business named AI Impact Leader of the Year 2024

iDA (Indosat Digital Analytics) by Indosat Business secured the AI Impact Leader of the Year award in the Big Data & Analytics category at the Future AI Summit & Awards 2024 held in Jakarta recently.

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FLSmidth sees energy transition driving global minerals demand

Mikko Keto, CEO of mining and cement technology and service supplier FLSmidth, speaks to The Jakarta Post’s Divya Karyza about the company’s views on regulatory and industry challenges and what to expect in the coming years.

A mockup of the planned development of PIK 2.

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Govt to review PIK 2’s spatial planning amid land use concerns

The Agrarian and Spatial Planning Ministry has suggested that PIK 2 may have issues concerning regional and provincial spatial plans (RTRW) and has said the project also lacks the required detailed spatial plans (RDTR).

Employees work on a production line of the electric Ford Explorer at the Ford Electric Center Factory in Cologne, Germany, on June 4, 2024.

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Ford to make EV investment in Indonesia in 2025: Ministry

Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza said he was confident about the development of the country’s EV industry and that he hoped more locally produced EVs would appear on the market.

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FLSmidth sees energy transition driving global minerals demand

Mikko Keto, CEO of mining and cement technology and service supplier FLSmidth, speaks to The Jakarta Post’s Divya Karyza about the company’s views on regulatory and industry challenges and what to expect in the coming years.

Digibank ‘marathon’ has only just begun, Superbank says

Tigor Siahaan, president director of Superbank, shares his views on Indonesia’s digital banking landscape, the firm’s upcoming feature rollouts and his experience building a new bank.

Inchcape Group CEO Duncan Tait poses for a photo in November 2021.

Inchcape bets big on Indonesia

Duncan Tait, global executive CEO of Inchcape, spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Ruth Dea Juwita on a visit to Jakarta about the UK-based automotive dealership’s global distribution business, as well as its local subsidiary’s strategy for claiming a larger share of the premium car market.

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Marriott International seeks to capitalize on travel recovery, demographic shifts

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Executive Column: Keep markets open to increase FDI, Citi says

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Executive Column: Agate gears up to capture local, global gaming market

Bruno Faour, director of Eramet Indonesia

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Executive Column: Eramet seeks bigger stake in Indonesia's nickel industry

Bruno Faour, director of Eramet Indonesia, speaks to The Jakarta Post’s Divya Karyza about the strategy of the French mining giant’s local subsidiary for providing an alternative to Chinese investments in Indonesia’s nickel industry.

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Lindra Hismanto, co-founder and executive director of Studio Ubud, says everybody should follow their passion, look for opportunities and take risks.

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Studio Ubud awakens Indonesian anime

In the past few years, a thriving animation business has developed in Indonesia as local companies collaborate with prominent anime studios from Japan.

Nikolaus Kristama, one of The Bath Box founders, said that The Bath Box has shifted from being a souvenir soap to offering more personal care products.

Treats to treatments, The Bath Box fills a niche in Indonesia's self-care market

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Treats to treatments, The Bath Box fills a niche in Indonesia's self-care market

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Krakakoa wants to make Indonesian chocolate a global taste

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TAKA: Teenager’s brainchild disrupts athleisure market

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Teck Seng Ho: Understanding client needs crucial for sustaining Sun Life Indonesia

Newly appointed Sun Life Indonesia president director Teck Seng Ho has expressed positivity about the company’s client-friendly work environment.

Leading Indosat's growth to empower Indonesia, Vikram Sinha named 2023 CEO of the Year

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) continues to record splendid operational and financial performances following its recent merger. Embracing the spirit of Gotong Royong, Indosat has a greater goal of empowering Indonesia.

Securing Indonesians’ future through innovation, teamwork

PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia has recently appointed Alexander Grenz as Country Manager and President Director of Allianz Life Indonesia. After obtaining a permit from the Financial Services Authority (OJK), he took the role on April 7, where he will be managing Allianz's operational activities

Nicknamed Mel by her close acquaintances, Melissa is the new president of the GoTo e-commerce business unit, known to the wider public as Tokopedia and part of Indonesia’s largest digital ecosystem.

Melissa Siska Juminto and the journey of growth and excellence

In an age of instant gratification, trusting the process has become somewhat of a rare quality. This is not the case for Melissa Siska Juminto.

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Building resilient banks in a digital world

Smartphone investment in Indonesia

Govt expects Apple to up investment commitment to $1 billion

Lithuanian firm opens new maintenance facility at Bali airport

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The 2024 banking industry outlook

Tuksedo gives cars from the past a brand-new future

Indonesia, ExxonMobil sign agreement on CCS, petrochemical projects

From Frenchie to fortune: Kurobokan spotlights Indonesia-designed toys

Companies Updates

Trump says will 'block' Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel

Maximize business: iDA by Indosat Business named AI Impact Leader of the Year 2024

Maximize business: iDA by Indosat Business named AI Impact Leader of the Year 2024

FLSmidth sees energy transition driving global minerals demand

Govt to review PIK 2’s spatial planning amid land use concerns

Ford to make EV investment in Indonesia in 2025: Ministry

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FLSmidth sees energy transition driving global minerals demand

Digibank ‘marathon’ has only just begun, Superbank says

Inchcape bets big on Indonesia

Marriott International seeks to capitalize on travel recovery, demographic shifts

Executive Column: Keep markets open to increase FDI, Citi says

Executive Column: Agate gears up to capture local, global gaming market

Executive Column: Eramet seeks bigger stake in Indonesia's nickel industry

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Studio Ubud awakens Indonesian anime

Treats to treatments, The Bath Box fills a niche in Indonesia's self-care market

Treats to treatments, The Bath Box fills a niche in Indonesia's self-care market

Krakakoa wants to make Indonesian chocolate a global taste

TAKA: Teenager’s brainchild disrupts athleisure market

CEO Profile

Teck Seng Ho: Understanding client needs crucial for sustaining Sun Life Indonesia

Leading Indosat's growth to empower Indonesia, Vikram Sinha named 2023 CEO of the Year

Securing Indonesians’ future through innovation, teamwork

Melissa Siska Juminto and the journey of growth and excellence