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Indosat launches Zankore by Indosat to serve Asia-Pacific’s AI demand

Blue-chip technology leaders join forces to build one of Southeast Asia's largest AI infrastructure platforms, targeting 1 gigawatt of NVIDIA DSX AI factory capacity.

1 day ago
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Meat packer JBS to partner Danantara arm in joint venture

JBS has agreed ​to form a ‌joint venture with PT Danantara (DIM), an ​arm of ​Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, ⁠to pursue ​investments in protein ​production across Indonesia, Southeastern Asia, Australia and New ​Zealand, it ​said on Friday. ...

4 days ago
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'Kamulah Dunianya': the moments that matter during MPASI

For babies, complementary feeding is not simply a transition from milk to solid food... Mothers are not only feeding their children, they are also helping build curiosity, confidence and lifelong habits. ...

5 days ago

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Private players to lead majority of new hydropower projects: PLN

PLN also pushed pumped-storage hydropower projects designed to function like giant water batteries, pumping water to an upper reservoir during periods of low demand and releasing it to generate electricity during peak hours.

5 days ago
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HSBC Indonesia: Partner to Bridge Indonesia’s Growth with Global Capability

Indonesia is expanding infrastructure, strengthening industrial capacity and accelerating digital adoption while pursuing growth that is more resilient, inclusive and sustainable. In an increasingly uncertain world, where supply chains shift rapidly and capital responds instantly to global events, the role of an international bank has evolved. It is no longer merely a facilitator of cross-border transactions, but a strategic partner that helps businesses and institutions navigate complexity with confidence.

6 days ago
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Jet fuel prices ease but cost pressure persists for airlines

Airfares are unlikely to fall significantly despite lower aviation fuel prices this month as airlines continue to grapple with high operating costs and fuel surcharges well above pre-pandemic levels.

6 days ago
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Whoosh inflicts Rp 5.1 trillion H1 loss on Indonesian SOEs

The losses widened from Rp 4.9 trillion recorded for the whole of last year, according to the latest financial report released by state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI).  

1 week ago
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Citilink expands fleet to 43 aircraft, thanks to Danantara's support

Low-cost airline Citilink has expanded its fleet 21 percent in the first half of 2026 from the previous semester, as part of a nearly $370 million first-phase funding provided by Danantara to parent company Garuda Indonesia to improve its MRO business.

1 week ago
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Wildberries: 'Russia's Amazon' targeted by Ukraine

Ukraine has hit the warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries around a dozen times since mid-July, killing at least eight people and knocking out a large chunk of the company's storage capacity.

1 week ago
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Oil giants report blowout profits on war, say gas prices could stay high

US petroleum giants ExxonMobil and Chevron released blowout profits Friday due to the Middle East war, as executives cautioned that elevated gasoline prices will probably continue to strain consumers.

1 week ago
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Batang Toru hydropower plant fast-tracked to stabilize Sumatra’s fragile grid

The government is accelerating the operational launch of the 510-megawatt Batang Toru hydroelectric power plant to reinforce Sumatra’s electricity system, which remains under strain following a hydrological disaster that toppled five transmission towers in November last year.

1 week ago
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Miners brace for rising equipment damage, cost risks amid B50 mandate

The core problem lies in the chemical nature of the biofuel, which readily absorbs water, causing premature fuel injector damage and faster filter contamination.

1 week ago
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BSD City creates opportunities through upskilling talents, contributing social impact

How BSD City and D-HUB SEZ are helping shape Indonesia’s journey toward Indonesia Emas 2045

1 week ago
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Ministry flags Danantara, BPKP to solve delayed LRT City projects

The public housing minister is doubling down on protecting consumers of the delayed multi-project LRT City development, calling on stakeholders to suggest solutions while urging an investigative audit by the BPK to assess the actual condition of state-owned developer ACP.

1 week ago
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SK hynix posts 1,200% net profit boost on AI chip boom

SK hynix is a specialist supplier of high-bandwidth memory chips to US industry behemoth Nvidia and a pillar of South Korea's tech-led economy.

1 week ago
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Danone Indonesia develops science-based nutrition to help address iron deficiency

Science-based nutrition is helping Indonesia tackle iron deficiency anemia, one of the country's biggest threats to children's future health, learning and productivity.

2 weeks ago
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FAA says seats on Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections

If not corrected, the seats could injure passengers and crew members during an emergency landing or block the aisle and slow an evacuation, the agency said.

2 weeks ago
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Sustainable water conservation underpins AQUA's business

The journey of an AQUA bottle begins long before it reaches consumers, with protected mountain ecosystems, advanced science, and a nationwide distribution network working together behind the scenes.

2 weeks ago
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Indonesia’s automotive market is resetting, but long-term growth remains strong

Indonesia's automotive market is not in decline but is undergoing a reset. While higher interest rates and affordability pressures have softened new-car sales, the market's long-term fundamentals remain intact. Electrification, urbanization and manufacturing investment are reshaping the industry and creating the foundation for its next phase of growth, according to Lukmanul Arsyad, an Industrials & Services Leader and Partner at PwC Indonesia.

2 weeks ago
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Amman seals completion of West Sumbawa copper smelter

Designated a National Strategic Project (PSN), the smelter is designed to process up to 900,000 tonnes of concentrate annually from the Batu Hijau and, in later, Elang mines.

2 weeks ago
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Pos Indonesia settles overdue bond payment

The company had previously failed to make the payment, valued at Rp 24.12 billion (US$1.4 million), which fell due on July 7, prompting the KSEI to postpone the distribution of returns to sukuk holders.

2 weeks ago
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Telkom Group strengthens Indonesia’s digital sovereignty via Nongsa-Changi Cable

The submarine cable system reinforces Batam’s position as a digital hub, connecting Indonesia and Singapore to global markets.

2 weeks ago
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Chinese firm breaks ground on $317m electric excavator plant

The plant, located in the Karawang Artha Industrial Hill (KAIH) industrial estate, is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2027.

2 weeks ago
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Minister to hold SOE accountable as LRT City progress stalls

Consumers at LRT City Bekasi Timur Green Avenue may face a wait until 2038, while the handover for LRT City Tebet is not projected until 2033.

2 weeks ago
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Danantara will have shut down 250 SOEs by end of July: Prabowo

In a plenary cabinet meeting at the State Palace on Monday, the President hailed Danantara’s progress in reducing the number of state-owned firms over the past 18 months.

3 weeks ago
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Ground broken on long-delayed Masela project

The Abadi Masela project, a long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) megaproject, finally broke ground on Thursday, marking a critical milestone for a development that promises to reshape Indonesia’s energy landscape.

3 weeks ago
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DeepSeek reportedly to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of IPO

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland initial public offering, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

3 weeks ago
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Boeing sees 'new generation' planes dominating in 2045

Plane manufacturers must build nearly 44,000 new planes over the next two decades to meet new growth and replace older planes, according to Boeing's new annual forecast.

3 weeks ago
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Pos Indonesia’s default tests Danantara rescue strategy

Repeated cases of missed bond payments could raise concerns about the government's contingent liabilities related to troubled state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

3 weeks ago
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Credibility, context more critical for PR in the age of AI

Rather than focusing solely on visibility metrics, organizations should ensure their brands are represented consistently across credible sources.

3 weeks ago

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Wed, August 12, 2026

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