Business Strengthening Border Integrity: Ministry of Finance and Quarantine Agency Synergize X-Ray Oversight July 24, 2026 Layla Zulfa JAKARTA – In a move aimed at bolstering national biosecurity and streamlining the flow of goods, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance has announced a strategic shift in border management policy.…
Business US Dollar Inches Closer to Rp18,000 Milestone: A Deep Dive into Market Volatility and Rupiah’s Struggle July 24, 2026 Siti Muinah JAKARTA – The Indonesian Rupiah is facing renewed downward pressure as the United States Dollar (USD) continues its aggressive climb in the foreign exchange markets. As of Friday, July 24,…
Business Infrastructure Update: Jasa Marga Initiates Critical Pavement Reconstruction on Jakarta Inner Ring Road July 23, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA – PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk, through its subsidiary Jasamarga Metropolitan Tollroad (JMT) and in collaboration with PT Jasamarga Tollroad Maintenance (JMTM), has officially announced a comprehensive pavement reconstruction…
Business Indonesia-China Economic Ties Strengthen with $2 Billion Investment Surge: A New Era of Strategic Partnership July 23, 2026 Basiran JAKARTA – Indonesia has successfully solidified its economic trajectory with China, securing a landmark business agreement valued at US$2 billion (approximately IDR 35.87 trillion) during a high-level bilateral business forum…
Business Comprehensive Overhaul: BP BUMN and Danantara Lead Radical Transformation of PT Pos Indonesia July 23, 2026 Ali Ikhwan Jakarta – In a move signaling a new era of accountability for Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises (BUMN), the Badan Pengelola (BP) BUMN, in collaboration with the investment management body Danantara, has…
Business Oversight in Question: National Nutrition Agency Navigates Leadership Transition and Potential Structural Reforms July 22, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – The Indonesian National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional or BGN) finds itself at a critical juncture. Following the abrupt resignation of its inaugural head, Nanik S. Deyang, the…
Business Beyond Nutrition: How the ‘Pac-Man’ Strategy for Free Nutritious Meals Aims to Revitalize Indonesia’s Rural Economy July 22, 2026 Layla Zulfa JAKARTA – Following his official inauguration by President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace, the newly appointed Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Sudaryono, has unveiled a bold vision…
Business Bridging the Skills Gap: Why Professional Certification is the New Standard for Accounting Graduates July 21, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – In the rapidly evolving landscape of Indonesia’s financial sector, a persistent disconnect has emerged between academic preparation and professional readiness. While thousands of accounting graduates enter the job…
Business Government Signals Significant Budget Cut for Indonesia’s Flagship ‘Nutritious Meal’ Program July 21, 2026 Pevita Pearce JAKARTA – The Indonesian government has officially signaled a major recalibration of its high-profile "Nutritious Meal" program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG). Following a series of rigorous management reviews and internal audits,…
Business Indonesia’s Danantara Transforms Export Oversight: Unlocking $10.5 Billion in Devisa through Digital Integration July 20, 2026 Asro JAKARTA – In a move signaling a paradigm shift in Indonesia’s fiscal and trade oversight, Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) has announced the successful management and consolidation of US$ 10.5 billion…
