Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
Bukalapak Extends Positive EBITDA Streak in Q2 Despite First-Half Net Loss
Tighter operational spending across marketplace and merchant network units supported the Indonesian group’s core operating profitability.
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Sarah ChenFashion
Cin Cin Targets Stores in New York and Miami as US Demand Grows
Founded by Louise Lazarus and Geo Moriarty, the Australian resortwear label produces its 1970s-inspired collections in Bali.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Indonesia Passes Labor Law as Unions Hail Victory
Investors and business groups warn the legislation approved on Oct. 6 will increase hiring costs and cloud the outlook for Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
Wei ZhangResearch
Indonesia Leads Global Surge in Ultra-Wealthy Population Through 2031
Knight Frank forecasts Indonesia will expand its ultra-high-net-worth population by 82 percent to 6,966 individuals over the next five years.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Indofood CBP Launches Two New POP Spageti Flavours in Indonesia
The Pizza Bolognese and Fried Chicken Carbonara mashups target younger consumers under the company’s New Taste, New Vibe campaign.
Minjun ParkFood
Indonesia Court Orders Mandatory Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels
The ruling requires BPOM and the Health Ministry to enforce color-coded sugar, salt and fat warnings on retail packaged groceries.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Indonesia Middle Class Shrinks to 7.1 Percent as Graduate Joblessness Rises
World Bank data reveals the share of middle-income earners in Southeast Asia’s largest economy has halved since 2018 as companies freeze hiring.
Sarah ChenFashion
Penshoppe Expands to Indonesia Ahead of Summer 2013 Collection Rollout
The Philippine apparel brand will open its first Indonesian store in December following its four-part runway showing in Manila.
Rajiv MenonTelecom
SUBCO Unveils 24,000-Kilometre Indo-Pacific Subsea Cable Network for AI Traffic
The Australian infrastructure firm plans three 24-fiber-pair subsea cable links connecting Sydney, Perth, Singapore, Jakarta, Guam, Japan, and Los Angeles by 2029.
Minjun ParkResearch
Indonesia Cyber Attacks Inflict US$6.2 Billion in Losses This Year
Internet service providers logged 68 million attack events in three days as automated fraud hit digital transaction channels.
Rajiv MenonFinance
Indonesia Money Supply Hits Rp10.45 Quadrillion as Bank Lending Rises 13.3%
Corporate lending led the August expansion with a 21.6 per cent increase, while consumer credit slowed and vehicle loans fell 10.3 per cent.
Minjun ParkFood
FrieslandCampina Takes Majority Stake in Ultrajaya in 7.8B Share Deal
The Dutch dairy group will fold its 78.09% stake in Frisian Flag Indonesia into Ultrajaya ahead of a mandatory cash tender offer for minority shareholders.
Rajiv MenonFinance
Bank Indonesia Issues 32,457 Domestic Credit Cards in First Month
Lenders recorded 38,800 transactions worth Rp18.7 billion through the national QRIS-linked credit card system within four weeks of its retail debut.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Indonesian Retailers Restrict Premium Rice Sales as Paddy Tops Rp8,000
Mandated price ceilings leave suppliers unable to deliver commercial stock, while the government revokes 25 fortified rice brands.
Maria SantosStartups
Indonesian Court Cuts Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim’s Prison Sentence to Nine Years
The Jakarta high court lowered Makarim’s restitution payment to 548 billion rupiah while upholding his graft conviction over a school laptop tender.
Minjun ParkFood
Kopi Kenangan CEO and Investors Raise Stakes in Coffee Chain
Edward Tirtanata, Alpha JWC Ventures, Tybourne Capital and Horizons Ventures acquired equity from early team members and shareholders.
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