Finance Navigating the Coretax Era: Why Professional Competency is the New Gold Standard in Indonesian Taxation July 21, 2026 Lina Irawan JAKARTA – The landscape of Indonesian taxation is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. With the government’s rollout of the Coretax Administration System (CTAS), the traditional manual and legacy-based…
Finance Husein Sastranegara Airport Set for September 2026 Revival: A Strategic Shift in West Java’s Aviation Landscape July 21, 2026 Laily UPN JAKARTA – After a period of relative dormancy, the iconic Husein Sastranegara International Airport in Bandung is poised for a significant operational comeback. Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi has officially…
Finance Investigation Underway Following Devastating Explosion at Elite Medan Residential Complex July 21, 2026 Muslim MEDAN, Indonesia – A massive explosion rocked the affluent Grand Polonia residential complex in the Polonia District of Medan on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction and sparking a high-level…
Finance Precision and Governance: President Prabowo Orders One-Month Audit of Indonesia’s ‘Makan Bergizi Gratis’ Program July 21, 2026 Nana Wu JAKARTA – In a significant move toward fiscal discipline and administrative precision, President Prabowo Subianto has issued a formal mandate to the National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional/BGN) to conduct…
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,…
Finance Navigating Fiscal Priorities: The Debate Over Defense Spending in the Prabowo Administration July 20, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA – As the Indonesian government recalibrates its fiscal trajectory under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, a significant debate has emerged regarding the sanctity of the defense budget. Amidst…
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…
Finance Defying the Skeptics: President Prabowo Subianto Asserts Economic Sovereignty Amid Global Rating Scrutiny July 20, 2026 Sagoh Jakarta – In a forceful address during the Plenary Cabinet Session at the State Palace on Monday, July 20, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto pushed back against narratives suggesting that Indonesia’s…
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…
Finance Reopening the Lifeline: Iraq and Syria Revive Strategic Pipeline Amid Middle East Geopolitical Turmoil July 19, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA – In a move that signals a seismic shift in regional energy infrastructure, Iraq and Syria have officially agreed to reactivate a historic oil pipeline linking the two nations.…
