Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Indonesia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia filled more seats on its domestic flights during the Lebaran exodus this year, as more people chose air travel to return to their hometown for Idul Fitri. The state-controlled airline’s average load factor — which indicates how…
Red Bull has publicly apologised for shooting a commercial in which an athlete performed acrobatic stunts across one of Indonesia’s ancient holy temples, an official said Thursday. Red Bull has issued an apology in Indonesia’s national newspapers admitting it…
For two months, Ryan Wibawa practiced his coffee brewing and artistry skills every day after work for five hours. With passion for coffee and dedication to his craft, he earned the opportunity to compete in the World Brewers Cup finals. “It was like a dream…
Sinarmas Sekuritas was appointed as the lead underwriter of the company’s share sale, with assistance from Jasa Utama Capital, Yulie Sekurindo, Phillip Securities Indonesia, Panin Sekuritas, Valbury Asia Securities and Erdikha Elit Sekuritas. Kirana Cemerlang…
Some airline companies at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali have started offering additional flights to handle the influx of passengers during the post-fasting Lebaran holidays. PT Angkasa Pura-I General Manager Trikora Harjo explained here on…
Indonesia’s state-owned Pertamina will sign a memorandum of understanding with the National Iranian Oil Co. next month to develop oil and gas blocks in Iran. Under the initial agreement, Pertamina will be allowed access to data on four Iranian oil blocks, a…
Property sector needs reform to attract investments, says minister. Indonesia plans to issue an emergency law – known as a perppu – to break an impasse of more than a decade in efforts to streamline unfriendly laws as the country aims to allow foreigners to…
Reckitt Benckiser is aiming to expand its presence in Indonesia’s consumer market as the British multinational company plans to introduce several new brands. “We’re looking for an aggressive product and portfolio expansion. We’ll continue to work on building…
PT Matahari Putra Prima, a multi-format modern retailer in Indonesia, which operates Hypermart, Smartclub, Foodmart, Boston and FMX, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional share purchase option of MatahariMall.com for…
Indonesian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are taking advantage of the unique methods of engagement that online services offer them and potential customers. The owner of Jakarta-based desserts maker PUYO Desserts, Adrian Agus, owes much of his brand’s…
Indonesia has been ranked second in the list of “Top 20 Destinations for Muslim Travelers in Ramadan 2016,” in the Mastercard-Crescent Rating Ramadan Travel Report. The deputy for overseas tourism marketing of the Ministry of Tourism, I Gde Pitana on Monday…
A number of shopping malls in Jakarta will remain open on the Eid al-Fitr holiday or Lebaran on Wednesday to serve visitors. The malls that will open that day include Atrium and Lotus. “We will open late,” an employee of the Lotus shopping mall, Doni, said…
Some 205 Chinese travellers took off from Macau International Airport and arrived in Ratulangi International Airport, North Sulawesi, Indonesia by Lion Air’s Boeing 373 on Monday, reported Chinese News Agency. This represents the opening of the direct link…
Intellect Design Arena Limited, a specialist in applying true Digital Technologies across Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, announced that Bank Maybank Indonesia one of the largest banks in Indonesia has gone live with Intellect’s Integrated Treasury…
Matahari Putra Prima (MPPA) has doubled its stake in online Indonesian retailer MatahariMall.com. The multi-format retailer, which operates Hypermart, Smartclub, Foodmart, Boston and FMX chains, says it has [aid cash for an additional 5 per cent share in the…
Asian eCommerce company, Zalora, has relaunched its scholarship program, now on its second year. The theme for the Zalora Scholarship this year is “Function Vs Fashion: How the Two Coexist in (Major) Trends Over the Decades”. The online retailing company says…
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