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Padel courts rise in Jakarta to meet surging demand

In June, the Indonesian Padel Association (PBPI) reported that Indonesia now has 133 padel courts, with 40 percent located in Greater Jakarta and 30 percent in Bali.

1 day ago
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Prolonged Freeport smelter shutdown frees up scarce ore for copper market

The extended maintenance shutdown at Freeport's Manyar smelter in Gresik has forced the mining giant to offload 100,000 tonnes of copper concentrate to the global market, offering timely respite amid an unprecedented shortage of the raw material. ...

2 days ago
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Farmer-trader trains to strengthen rural supply chains

Railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has announced plans for a new train service tailored to the needs of farmers and traders by facilitating the movement of crops and goods across regions, empowering rural communities and bridging supply chains. ...

2 days ago

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Industries reel from prolonged gas shortage

Downstream manufacturers nationwide are starting to feel the pinch a week after unscheduled maintenance triggered a sudden drop in the natural gas supply, though government data trace the decline back several weeks, with some resorting to costly fuel switching to maintain production output.

3 days ago
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US wants equity stakes in chip makers for CHIPS Act cash grants, sources say

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is looking into the government taking equity stakes in Intel as well as other chip companies in exchange for grants under the CHIPS Act that was meant to spur factory-building around the country, two sources said.

3 days ago
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Pelita Air makes international debut with Jakarta–Singapore flight

Pelita Air’s entry follows the availability of additional slots at Changi after Jetstar Asia’s closure in July.  

4 days ago
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SoftBank to invest $2b in Intel to become top-10 shareholder

SoftBank Group is buying a US$2 billion equity stake in Intel, a move that will make it a top-10 shareholder and provide a powerful ally to the struggling US chipmaker.

4 days ago
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Independence Day: Gojek empowers local tech talent in driving innovation for Indonesia

As Indonesia marks its 80th Independence Day, Gojek reiterated its focus on strengthening the country’s digital ecosystem by nurturing local technology talent.

5 days ago
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Air Canada flight attendants strike over pay, shutting down service

Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike Saturday, as the airline announced a complete shutdown of operations, creating summer travel chaos for its 130,000 daily passengers. 

1 week ago
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Brink’s Indonesia and Alfamart celebrate deployment of the 1,000th DRS machine

Milestone marks a major leap in retail cash automation and operational efficiency across Indonesia.

1 week ago
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A Decade of SFMP 2.0: How APRIL Leads Through Environmental Responsibility

In Indonesia, the conversation about sustainability carries real weight—especially when it concerns the country’s vast rainforests, often called the “Emerald of the Equator.”

1 week ago
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Cognex opens new office in Indonesia to be closer to manufacturing industries

The American company aims to provide machine vision automation equipment and solutions to food and beverage, automotive, electronics, logistics and pharmaceuticals manufacturers.

1 week ago
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Association decries flood of ceramics from India, alleges dumping

The domestic ceramic industry is struggling with a 130 percent surge in Indian imports amid high energy costs and weak demand, prompting calls for urgent government action from the industry.

1 week ago
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Bali Waste Cycle aims to scale up to make recycling profitable

Born out of Bali’s growing trash problem, Bali Waste Cycle (BWC) seeks to expand its business, balancing profit, purpose and sustainability.

1 week ago
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Agrinas CEO quits, blasts govt, Danantara over ‘neglect’

Former Agrinas Pangan CEO slammed the government, particularly Danantara, for failing to make substantial interventions to maintain food supply and security, pointing to insufficient funding support for Agrinas during his tenure.

1 week ago
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Shaky regulations, finances stall coal miners’ transition to ‘green’ investment

Global coal demand reached an all-time high of 8.77 billion tonnes in 2024 and is projected to plateau through 2027.

1 week ago
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GoFood expands Pojok Belajar to 24 cities, supporting 8% entrepreneurship rate by 2045

From neighborhood coffee shops to lunchtime eateries that specialize in takeouts, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) is the backbone of the Indonesian economy.

1 week ago
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Trump demands CEO of US chip maker Intel resign 'immediately'

In a statement issued Thursday, Tan said the company was "engaged with the Trump administration to address the concerns raised and ensure officials "have the facts."

2 weeks ago
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Jakarta developers eye IPOs to raise funds for housing program

Regional association REI Jakarta has suggested property developers launch IPOs to raise fund's for the government's ambitious social housing program, calling the potential move a way for developers to increase their competitiveness as well as engage more substantially with the sector.

2 weeks ago
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Trump tariffs hit India's garment makers as US buyers say move production

To calm US customers' nerves, Pearl Global has offered to shift production to its 17 factories in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam and Guatemala to bypass the steep US levies on Indian imports.

2 weeks ago
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Airbus partners with Indonesian researchers to develop biomass-based bioavtur

SAF currently produced from used cooking oil, waste palm oil and low-quality vegetable oils has limited production capacity due to competition with the food supply.

2 weeks ago
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Hit by US tariffs, Indonesia plans to sell shrimp to China instead

At a shrimp farm in Indonesia, more than 16,000 km from Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump's import tariffs have left Denny Leonardo's expansion plans in disarray.

2 weeks ago
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Apple to invest additional $100 billion in US

Trump, who has pushed US companies to shift manufacturing home by slapping tariffs on trading partners, claimed that his administration was to thank for the investment.

2 weeks ago
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Denmark’s Perspirex exits Indonesia after influencer smears, unfair play

Social media influencers are often paid to promote certain messages or campaigns.

2 weeks ago
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White House to target banks over alleged discrimination

Executive order expected to instruct regulators to investigate whether financial institutions have breached the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws or consumer financial protection laws by dropping customers for political reasons.

2 weeks ago
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MR.D.I.Y. records Rp 3.7 trillion (US$223.97 million) in revenue for 2025 first half

PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (MR.D.I.Y. Indonesia) closed the first semester of 2025 with revenue rising 16.5 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rp 3.7 trillion (US$223.97 million), while total transactions increased by 11.6 percent to 47.6 million transactions.

3 weeks ago
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Indosat sustains profitability amid challenging headwinds

Amid ongoing global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, Indonesia’s telecommunications industry faces a range of complex challenges that impact growth, competitiveness and innovation capacity.

3 weeks ago
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BCA reports 8% profit growth with loans up 13% yoy in first half

Bank Central Asia (BCA) posted a net profit of Rp 29 trillion (US$1.7 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year (yoy), in the first half of this year, in line with growing loan disbursement and funding, as well as rising transaction volume.  

3 weeks ago
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Pertamina ‘ready’ to tap disputed Ambalat block, awaits greenlight

President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed in June to resolve border disputes, including joint management of the Ambalat block.

3 weeks ago
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China flags concerns over potential security risks in Nvidia's H20 chips

China raised concerns over potential security risks in Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chip, casting uncertainty over the US company's sales prospects in China weeks after a US export ban was reversed.

3 weeks ago

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Sat, August 23, 2025

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