Finance Institutional Confidence Returns: Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Consecutive Weekly Inflows July 22, 2026 Iffa Jayyana Jakarta – The landscape of digital asset investment is witnessing a renewed sense of optimism as Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have recorded net inflows for the second consecutive week.…
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…
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…
