The Indonesian Government is on the brink of launching an ambitious wage subsidy program aimed at supporting low-income workers. Set to provide IDR150,000 (approximately US$9.23) monthly, this initiative targets those earning less than IDR3.5 million. It’s an…
E-commerce transaction values are growing steadily in Indonesia, with the market size up from $18.2 billion in 2020 to $40.8 billion last year. According to data and analytics company GlobalData, this represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.3…
Indonesian coffee chain Fore Coffee made its trading debut on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), following a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering that attracted more than 114,000 investors. The East Ventures-incubated company priced its IPO at…
Teach giant Apple announced that the iPhone 16 will be available in Indonesia from April 11, indicating the sales ban in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy had been lifted. The government in October prohibited the marketing and sale of the model over the US…
Hermes has opened a new store in Jakarta, Indonesia, located in Plaza Indonesia. Designed by Paris-based RDAI, the space showcases the French luxury house’s 16 metiers (artisinal expertise) in a setting that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary…
Indonesia’s biggest tech firm PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia forecast a sharp increase in its underlying earnings for 2025 on Wednesday, and also posted its first ever full-year underlying profit. GoTo, which offers ride hailing, food deliveries, logistics and…
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung said that the government is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 big cities by 2029. He added that each city can produce around 20 megawatts of electricity. The…
Utilizing ZTE’s microwave technology, the partnership aims to provide reliable, high-speed communication to remote islands and rural regions, granting more Indonesians access to IOH’s 4G network. Indonesia faces significant challenges in building…
Indonesia experienced its hottest year on record in 2024, the country’s weather agency said Friday, matching several other nations which have reported similar rises in temperature. Indonesia still relies enormously on fossil fuel energy — which scientists say…
Indonesia has unveiled economic stimulus packages totaling IDR827 trillion (US$51.65 billion) for 2025, designed to mitigate economic shocks and address the weakening purchasing power of low- and middle-income groups. The stimulus also aims to cushion the…
Indonesia said a $100 million investment proposal from Apple to build an accessory and component plant was not enough for the country to allow the tech giant to sell its latest iPhone model, its industry ministry said on Monday. Indonesia in November banned…
Indonesia has blocked Apple from selling the iPhone 16 in the country but still allows travelers to bring it in for personal use. The iPhone 16, released in September, is not permitted for domestic sale because PT Apple Indonesia has yet to meet the country’s…
This makes Telkomsel the second telecom company in the country to adopt this biometric technology. On Friday, Telkomsel announced that it is trialing facial recognition in its customer service portal, GraPARI Online, and the MyGraPARI app. The facial scan…
Indonesia’s transport ministry said Saturday it would open a probe into local airline Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during a recent flight. A pilot and co-pilot were simultaneously asleep for approximately 28 minutes…
Coach is expanding into the food and beverage business by launching its first concept dining experience in Jakarta, Indonesia. The destination comprises The Coach Restaurant and Coach Coffee Shop at Grand Indonesia Mall. The Coach Restaurant, designed by…
Indonesia’s biggest tech firm GoTo Gojek Tokopedia said on Friday it was in talks with short video app TikTok over a potential e-commerce partnership in the Southeast Asian country. No final deal has been reached, GoTo added in a statement. The company also…