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…
Health BPOM Scales Up Support for ‘Merah Putih’ Village Cooperatives to Boost Rural Economy and Public Health July 21, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA – In a strategic move to bolster national food security and public health at the grassroots level, the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has announced a comprehensive support…
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…
Business Balancing Energy Security and Export Dominance: Indonesia’s Strategic Pivot to B50 Biodiesel July 20, 2026 Layla Zulfa JAKARTA – As Indonesia accelerates its ambitious energy transition agenda, the government has moved to quell concerns regarding the potential impact of its upcoming B50 biodiesel mandate on the nation’s…
Business Backbone of the Nation: KAI Manages Massive Fleet to Sustain Indonesia’s Rail Connectivity July 19, 2026 Lina Hope Jakarta – In the vast archipelago of Indonesia, the rhythmic clatter of trains on steel tracks remains the heartbeat of the nation’s logistical and passenger transport network. As mobility demands…
Business The Business of Glory: Who Really Profits from the 2026 World Cup? July 19, 2026 Pevita Pearce Jakarta – The world has held its breath for a month, captivated by the drama of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, the…
Business Indonesia Accelerates Digital Sovereignty: Airlangga Hartarto Secures Strategic AI and Infrastructure Partnerships in China July 18, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman SHANGHAI – In a significant move to solidify Indonesia’s position in the global digital landscape, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto concluded a series of high-level diplomatic and business…
Business BRI KKB Expo Returns: Scaling Nationwide Financial Inclusion for Automotive Ownership July 18, 2026 Basiran Jakarta – Following the resounding success of its inaugural nationwide event in July, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BRI) has officially announced the second phase of its "BRI KKB…
