For two decades, Bali's tourism development has moved north along the southwest coast, from Kuta through Seminyak to Canggu. That corridor is now so congested that the Badung Transportation Agency said in June its traffic-engineering options for Canggu were limited. The next wave of growth is forming elsewhere, and the map of monthly and yearly villa leases shows where first: the 12-month tenant arrives before the cafes and the road widening.

Indonesia’s electricity demand is projected to increase significantly in the coming years. Total electricity consumption is expected to rise from 539 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2025 to 1,813 TWh by 2060. Households are projected to account for around 28 percent of electricity demand, while electric vehicles will contribute around 11 percent of total demand. Rising electricity demand will be one of the drivers of Indonesia’s economic growth, in line with the government’s target of 8 percent economic growth. At the same time, electrification will also play an important role in Indonesia’s efforts to achieve its net-zero emissions target and advance decarbonization.

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) raised funds through the issuance of Orange Bonds and Orange Sukuk, totalling Rp 2.59 trillion, achieving 1.73 times oversubscription against its public offering target of Rp 1.50 trillion.

The Ministry of Forestry’s Mangroves for Coastal Resilience (M4CR) organized a Livelihood Field School that encourages dialogue between farmers and facilitators in order to improve local livelihoods by addressing needs identified in the field. The program was attended by 32 members of Forest Farmers Groups (KTH) Bakau Rindang and Bakau Bahari in Pangkalan Siata, North Sumatra.

Indonesia is advocating for the strengthening of cross-border copyright royalty governance to ensure greater transparency and accountability, supported by interconnected systems. These efforts are essential to guarantee that creators receive fair compensation when their works are used and generate economic value across different countries.

As data centers increasingly become critical infrastructure in an artificial intelligence-centric global digital economy, Indonesia stands to gain immensely from its status as one of the largest digital markets in the region.

On Oct. 7, the Indonesian government assembled delegations from 35 countries, international organizations, collective management institutions, creators, industry players and experts at the Global Dialogue on Cross-Border Copyright Royalty Governance in the Digital Era.

Manado Marriott Resort & Spa is set to introduce Marriott Hotels’ brand signature hospitality to North Sulawesi as the region’s first internationally branded beachfront resort as it is set to open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Celebrating warm diplomatic relations and a shared appreciation for haute cuisine, The Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung, in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Indonesia and Institut Français d’Indonésie (IFI) Bandung, hosted the exclusive dinner "Rendez-vous Rasa" on Sept. 28 in the West Java capital.

For coastal communities in North Kalimantan, mangroves are more than natural ecosystems. They are an integral part of the environment and a source of livelihoods. According to the 2025 National Mangrove Map, North Kalimantan is home to 187,530 hectares out of a total 3.44 million ha of mangrove ecosystems across Indonesia.

A blangkon may appear to be simply a traditional Javanese headpiece. For Tri Damayanti and her husband, however, each piece they carefully shape and assemble represents much more: a skill passed down through generations, a livelihood for their family and a cultural heritage they strive to preserve amid changing times.

Before traveling abroad, one of the most essential steps is exchanging Indonesian rupiah for the currency of the destination country.

As the summer slips into fall, the season transitioning into cooler temperatures amid vibrant shades of red and brown foliage, places around the world are offering another attractive travel period without the busyness of summer holidays.

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) launched the Laksmi Program 2026 at the East Java Cultural Park in Surabaya on Sept. 23. Laksmi is designed to support women microentrepreneurs through basic entrepreneurship assistance, specifically targeting Beneficiary Families (KPM) of the Family Hope Program (PKH).

The Jakarta Post has launched the Open Lecture series, part of the JP Edu initiative convening experts from diverse fields and industries to share their insights and perspectives with the Post’s readers.

Art Jakarta is set to return for its 2026 edition from Oct. 2–4 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, following the success of Art Jakarta Gardens and Art Jakarta Papers that were held earlier this year.

How does a university with centuries of academic heritage remain relevant in a rapidly changing global education and innovation landscape?

BRI Private has been named Best Private Bank for HNWIs – Indonesia at The Asset Triple A Private Capital Awards 2026 for its wealth management services

Mangroves for Coastal Resilience (M4CR) is a national strategic program supporting Indonesia's commitment to mangrove rehabilitation. The Forestry Ministry, through the Directorate General of Watershed Management and Forest Rehabilitation (PDASRH) and in collaboration with the World Bank, aims to rehabilitate 32,634 hectares of mangrove forests by 2027 across four provinces: Riau, North Sumatra, East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 turned teacher Zulhaida Sitanggang’s life upside down. As instability at the school where she worked sharply reduced her income, she made the difficult decision to leave teaching and find a way to earn a living from home.

To keep up with the rapid digital transformation sweeping through the hospitality and tourism industry, global hospitality company PRISM, OYO’s parent company and one of the world’s fastest growing hospitality platforms, has implemented AI Rudder's AI Voice Agent to strengthen its customer operations.

Shandong Heavy Industry Group (SDHI) participated in the 24th Indonesia International Construction Machinery and Mining Exhibition (CON-MINE), establishing an integrated intelligent operation matrix covering dozing, excavating, loading, hauling, compacting and power generation, and showcasing complete mining construction equipment and smart mining solutions.

As train stations increasingly serve as hubs connecting various parts of commuters' journeys, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and Gojek have collaborated to support the reorganization of station areas while fostering better intermodal mobility integration aiming to provide an easier and more mobile experience for daily commuters.    

Coinfest Asia 2026 convened policymakers, financial institutions, investors and global companies to examine how digital assets could fit into Indonesia’s broader financial and investment agenda.

PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) is exploring strategic partnership opportunities regarding the development of the Nakhodka Fertilizer Plant Phase 2 (NFP-2), a global-scale ammonia and urea production facility in Primorsky Krai in the Russian Far East, spearheaded by holding company JSC Ruschem.

The Indonesian Ursulines are celebrating 170 years of service to education in the country through Festival Pendidikan 170 Tahun Ursulin Indonesia, which is slated to take place from Sept. 10 to 11 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta.

BRI Private introduces AMORA Special Offer 2026, offering exclusive rewards and protection solutions to support clients’ long-term wealth planning.