Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Indonesia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
The number of European tourists arriving in Bali in this summer season increased 59.4 percent from 76,822 in June to 122,455 in July 2016. “The increase of European tourist arrivals is the fruit of the efforts made by the government and tourism industries in…
Standard Chartered acknowledged on Tuesday (Sep 27) it was being investigated by the US Department of Justice over claims that an Indonesian subsidiary had paid bribes to secure contracts. The London-based, Asia-focused bank said in a statement that it had…
Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo) Tutum Rahanta, said that the Association is currently aiming for the ASEAN market, specifically countries like Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. Tutum predicted that…
State-owned fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia is intensifying agriculture research through its subsidiary, Pupuk Indonesia Pangan, in its effort to strengthen national food security. Pupuk Indonesia investment director Gusrizal said his office had…
Australia’s Victorian Agricultural Minister Jaala Pulford collaborated with Podomoro University’s culinary students, Indonesian vocational schools and Dairy Australia to showcase Victorian premium dairy products during a cooking demo held at Podomoro…
Indonesia needs to focus on exploring new digital technologies in its railway operations to make its services more accessible. The railway management needs to work towards more efficiency, higher productivity and better security for both, the industry and…
Transport operator SMRT has been awarded the tender for the construction of a public rail project in Bandung, the Mayor of Indonesia’s third-largest city said, a development that has elicited a thumbs-up from analysts. Local media in Indonesia had reported in…
Data from WHO Global Health Expenditure Database has revealed that, in 2014, Indonesia’s spending on health care totaled only 2.8 percent of GDP. Compared to the global average of 9.9 percent, it goes without saying that our nation’s total expenditure for…
PT Multi Bintang Indonesia (MLBI) has decided to postpone plans to expand its factory in Mojokerto. The decision was made as the company faced difficulties with Trade Minister Regulation on the distribution of alcoholic beverages and the Draft Bill on…
Aceh Province has won three prizes in the National Halal Tourism Competition (KPHN) 2016, an official said. The three awards were in the categories of Muslim Friendly Airport–given to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Banda Aceh, as well as best…
DBS Bank plans to launch a mobile-only banking service in Indonesia by the end of the year. DBS Group chief executive Piyush Gupta told the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit on Wednesday that the bank is targeting Indonesia to capitalise on the young,…
PT Garuda Indonesia is targeting transactions of up to Rp386 billion in ticket sales during the Garuda Travel Fair (GATF) Phase II in 2016, to be held in 18 cities in Indonesia. Commercial Director of Garuda Indonesia A. Toni Soetirto said at a press…
DHL Express has opened its Jakarta Gateway 530 facility at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to support Indonesian trade. According to DHL, the new 1,353-square-metre facility is an addition to the existing Gateway 510, which is at full capacity. Gateway…
Pre-owned luxury items are becoming more popular, according to the 2016 Asia Luxury Index, compiled by Singapore-based online luxury retailer Reebonz. Drawing on industry reports and its sales data, the index reveals 30 per cent sales growth in the pre-owned…
The national airline Garuda Indonesia launched a new flight route here to expand connectivity in East Indonesia, said Director of Garuda Indonesia Cargo Sigit Murhartono on Thursday. “The two new routes are Maumere-Denpasar, round trip, and direct flights on…
Ooredoo plans stake sale in Indonesian unit Indosat. Ooredoo is exploring options including a sale of its controlling stake in Indonesia’s phone carrier PT Indosat as the Qatari phone company seeks to raise cash and focus on its more profitable Middle Eastern…
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