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.

At Sugar & Spice, Sunday brunches have long been built on warmth, unhurried and generous moments that stay with guests long after. It is from this spirit that The Coastal Atelier is born, bringing a gentle meeting of land and sea, where sumptuous dishes drawn from both are served with the same care that has always defined the table at Sugar & Spice.

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM), continues to expand inclusive financial access by bringing its Mekaar financing and empowerment program directly to women entrepreneurs in remote and underserved communities. Its latest effort has reached women in the Baduy community in Lebak, Banten.

XTB, a global investing platform listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, has surpassed PLN 1 billion in net profit for the first time in H1 2026 and added more than 700,000 new clients worldwide.

The service integrates collections, payments, Export Proceeds (DHE) management and foreign exchange transactions into a single ecosystem.

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is commemorating 75 years of teaching and learning in Indonesia, celebrating the generations of students, educators, staff, families and partners who have shaped its history while looking ahead to the future of international education.

For Tika Wulandari, working at PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) is about more than earning an income. Through her role as an account officer, she has been able to contribute gradually to her family’s financial well-being, fulfill her father’s dream of owning a fishing boat and create employment opportunities for others.

Experts have called for Indonesia to foster a culture of disaster preparedness in the wake of natural disasters that have occurred throughout the archipelago.

Two recent studies by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have indicated that air pollution in the Greater Jakarta area  cannot be addressed by a single region or sector alone.

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) is implementing the adjustment of the PNM Mekaar financing interest rate to 8 percent in an effort to ensure effective and targeted implementation by September 2026, while simultaneously providing ultra-micro entrepreneurs with access to more affordable financing backed by mentoring and empowerment.

Ahead of its grand opening on Sept. 25, Suwarga Garden at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali sofficially entered its soft-opening phase on Aug. 10, introducing a new setting for weddings, gala dinners, product launches, corporate gatherings and meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) events in the heart of Jimbaran.

The State University of Jakarta (UNJ) has developed a creative approach to stimulating memory while strengthening social interaction among the elderly, centered around writing, doodling and sharing their experiences.