Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Indonesia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
The Vietnamese coffee chain Cong Ca Phe has announced its foray into the Indonesian market, with the opening of its first branch in Jakarta in the forthcoming months. This strategic move aims to cement the Hanoi-based brand’s global presence by penetrating…
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) recently unveiled its newest venture, Zankore by Indosat, in a collaborative effort with Ooredoo Group, Nokia, and NVIDIA. The primary goal of the partnership is to establish the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Over 40 universities are participating in a national initiative to explore how product packaging can be transformed into a constant customer engagement platform through augmented reality. This comes at a time when retailers and brands are grappling with…
The mobile services sector in Indonesia is anticipated to observe a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.4%, thus escalating from USD 10.2 billion in 2025 to USD 12.1 billion by 2030. This expansion is principally fueled by the escalating proceeds…
In the first half of this year, Indonesia witnessed a significant surge in sales of gold bars and coins, amounting to 38.1 tonnes, according to the newly-released statistics. This figure surpasses the combined sales of Thailand and Vietnam, which stood at…
PT Indosat delivered strong financial and operational performance in the first half of 2026, demonstrating how its AI-led transformation is strengthening the business today while building the foundation for Indonesia’s next phase of digital growth. For the…
Indonesia’s leading ride-hailing company, GoTo, announced its second successive quarterly net profit on Wednesday. The positive financial outcome was underpinned by significant expansion in its fintech sector and continued fiscal prudence. For the quarter…
Indonesia’s GoTo, a ride-hailing and food delivery company, alongside Singapore-based Grab, announced they will reduce the per-trip commissions for their two-wheeled driver partners in Indonesia. Beginning July 1, the commission rate will be slashed from 20%…
In response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Indonesian public corporation Pertamina has substantially elevated its fuel prices, marking the first rise since hostilities commenced. The price of 92-octane gasoline, popularly referred to as Pertamax…
Singapore has taken over from Indonesia as the leading stock market in Southeast Asia. This shift has come as Indonesia’s market capitalization has dropped dramatically due to an uncertain future outlook. From its peak in January, the total market…
Sederhana, a well-known Indonesian food chain, is preparing to open its first Singaporean branch, taking the place of a recently closed restaurant that had been serving customers for almost eight decades. Sederhana announced its arrival in Singapore via an…
In Southeast Asia, Indonesia holds the second position in terms of inhabitants who possess a net worth of US$30 million or more, according to a recent report. Projections anticipate that this figure will nearly double within the next five years. Presently,…
According to the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia possesses the potential to rank among the top five global economies by the year 2050 provided it continues its current growth trajectory and structural reformation…
The Association of Indonesian Vape Retailers (Arvindo) has issued a directive to all its member stores to cease the sale of e-cigarettes to individuals under the age of 21. The Association has mandated that retailers display signage indicating the age…
Jago Coffee, an Indonesian mobile coffee service, recently raised $12 million in a Series B funding round bringing its total capital to over $20 million. The company is known for dispensing reasonably priced beverages from fully electric carts, making it an…
Private equity firm Everstone is set to sell its entire stake, amounting to 11.26 per cent, in Restaurant Brands Asia, a franchisee operating in India and Indonesia for fast-food giant Burger King. Those familiar with the matter have confirmed that the deal…
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