Business Beyond the Farm Gate: Unpacking the Complex Realities Behind Rising Chicken Prices in Indonesia September 19, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — As chicken prices at traditional markets breach the psychological threshold of IDR 40,000 per kilogram, public frustration is mounting. Consumers, already grappling with broader inflationary pressures on basic…
Business Long Queues Form Across Karachi as Pakistan’s New Fuel Subsidy Scheme Takes Effect September 17, 2026 Dwi Wanna KARACHI — In the sprawling, fast-paced commercial capital of Pakistan, long serpentine queues of motorcycles, rickshaws, and private cars have become a familiar and frustrating sight at fuel stations. Motorists…
Business PT Pegadaian Records Phenomenal 84.4% Profit Surge in H1 2026, Garnering High Praise from President Prabowo Subianto September 17, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA — State-owned pawnbroking giant PT Pegadaian has emerged as a shining beacon of corporate excellence within Indonesia’s state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector. The company’s exceptional financial trajectory through the first…
Gaming Government Weighs PUBG Restrictions Following SMAN 72 Incident: Balancing Child Protection, Digital Economy, and Psychological Realities September 17, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA — The Indonesian government is moving closer to implementing stricter regulations on the popular battle royale video game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). This potential crackdown follows a recent violent incident…
Business Ministry of Cooperatives Accelerates Rollout of "Merah Putih" Village Cooperatives to Strengthen National Economy September 14, 2026 Jia Lissa JAKARTA — The Ministry of Cooperatives (Kemenkop) is aggressively fast-tracking the operationalization of the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) program nationwide. The ambitious initiative, designed to anchor grassroots economic resilience,…
Business Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Taxation: Why Intensive Brevet Pajak Programs Outperform Short Courses September 13, 2026 Nana JAKARTA — Navigating the complex landscape of Indonesian taxation requires more than a passing familiarity with basic terminology. While short-term tax training programs may suffice for individuals seeking a surface-level…
Business Mastering Financial Data: Why Advanced Excel Skills Are No Longer Optional for Modern Accountants September 13, 2026 rifanmuazin JAKARTA — In the fast-paced world of modern finance and corporate accounting, Microsoft Excel remains the undisputed backbone of data processing. From recording daily ledger transactions and reconciling bank statements…
Business Resilient and Optimistic: OJK Reports Solid Banking Sector Performance in Q3 2026 Amid Global Uncertainties September 12, 2026 Layla Zulfa JAKARTA — Despite lingering headwinds and complex macroeconomic dynamics across both global and domestic landscapes, Indonesia’s banking industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. According to the latest data released by…
Business Modernizing Railway Heritage: KAI Properti Boosts Capacity and Aesthetics at Bogor and Rangkasbitung Stations September 12, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA — As Indonesia’s urban landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, public transportation remains the backbone of daily mobility for millions. In response to skyrocketing passenger volumes and…
Business Beyond the Screen: How BRI and FC Barcelona Are Turning Indonesian Culers’ Camp Nou Dreams into Reality September 11, 2026 Lina Hope JAKARTA — For millions of football enthusiasts around the globe, supporting a beloved club transcends the simple act of watching matches from behind a screen. Over time, this profound passion…
