Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Indonesia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale global brand of hotels, today announced its entry into Indonesia with the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Bali – Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali. Owned by PT. Anggada Duta Realty Tbk., the hotel brings 291 new rooms to…
Garuda Indonesia has confirmed an order with Airbus for the purchase of 14 A330-900neo, the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner, to support the company’s growth and business expansion in the future. The deal was signed at a…
Tea exporters from south are exploring opportunities to double their exports to Malaysia and Indonesia by joining hands with the tea industry in those countries. The exporters’ organisation has signed an MoU with trade representatives in Malaysia to double…
The Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, said it is optimistic cargo transport service would contribute 20 percent to its income this year. “I think the target could be achieved. For that purpose we have named a director in charge of cargo transport,”…
Liverpool FC training kit sponsor Garuda Indonesia has confirmed an order with Airbus for 14 A330-900 aircraft. The planes, the new re-engined version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner, will support growth and business expansion for the Indonesian…
The government has made it mandatory for retail businesses across Indonesia to charge customers 1.5 cents for each plastic bag they use. Supermarkets and vendors in cities across Indonesia have begun charging customers for plastic bags in a bid to reduce…
The nations flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia and British aircraft engine maker Roll Roys signed a 1 billion pound cooperation agreement here on Tuesday. “The results of the meeting between President Jokowi (Joko Widodo) and Prime Minister David Cameron…
Vice President Jusuf Kalla has opened Indonesian handicraft expo Inacraft 2016 held from today to April 24, 2016 in Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan, Jakarta. The largest Indonesian handicraft expo is participated by over 1,400 handicraft companies, consist…
The company has to date deployed more than 4,500 base stations in Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, and Papua. According to the operator, 4G subscriber take up is strong. The company has around 5 million 4G subscribers, and is aiming…
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has teamed up with Indonesia’s PT Mega Manunggal Property (MMP) to develop a portfolio of quality logistics warehouses over the next three years. The warehouses will boast nearly 500,000 sq m of net leasable area in both…
Multi-format retailer Matahari Putra Prima (MPPA) has launched a new concept, Boston Combo, inPluit Village mall, Jakarta. MPPA, which runs FMX, Foodmart, Hypermart and SmartClub, this year expanded its Boston Health & Beauty formats across Indonesia. As well…
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will hold the Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair (GATF) event starting from April 29 until May 1, 2016 at the Jakarta Convention Center. The event will be held in cooperation with Bank Nasional Indonesia (BNI). “Garuda wants to help…
Unilever Indonesia’s net profit fell 1.2%; however, the media outlet predicts that as the economy now picks up, so too will the multinational’s performance in the country. Unilever is the “undisputed leader in bath and shower” in Indonesia, according to…
Two more Apple Stores will open in Jakarta as part of Story-i Indonesia’s retail strategy to expand the network to 18 locations. Story-i has formed a relationship with Singapore-headquartered retail giant Courts to open an initial two Apple stores within its…
Global digital media company migme Limited (ASX: MIG) (“migme” or the “Company”) confirms the completion of the acquisition of Indonesian ecommerce business Shopdeca. The acquisition sets the framework for migme’s continued expansion into social ecommerce and…
Bata Indonesia says it has missed meeting its sales targets despite the nation’s improving retail sales. Sepatu Bata, the local arm of the European shoe giant, owns and operates stores across Indonesia and manufactures sandals and shoes under brands…
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