Sri Mulyani’s Startling Exit and Amazing Legacy
The removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her post as Indonesia’s finance minister in September 2025 marked the end of one of the most influential...
Is the Gojek vs Grab Battle in Indonesia Driving Scandal, Turmoil and Losses?
Gojek is under intense scrutiny after its co-founder, Nadiem Makarim, was arrested in a corruption probe tied to government procurement contracts. The case has badly...
Indonesia Protest Sparks Prabowo U-Turn
Indonesia has once again become a stage for loud public dissent—but this time, protests are already yielding results. Amid mass demonstrations and deadly riots triggered...
Aura Farming, Pacu Jalur and Marketing Power
The Rise of Aura Farming Aura farming is the viral trend of performing exaggerated charisma and personal presence, often through confident poses or expressive movements....
Indonesia’s Market Struggles: Rupiah Falls, Trade Risks
Indonesia’s economy is under increasing strain as the rupiah weakens, stock markets decline, and new U.S. tariffs threaten key export industries. In response, Bank Indonesia...
Lulu Company Expands Indonesia Retail Investment, LGI Grows
Lulu Group International (LGI) is strengthening its presence in Indonesia with a new meat processing facility. Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto confirmed...
Indonesia Introduces A Four-Day Work Week
Indonesia’s Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises has introduced a four-day work week. Some praise the move for improving work-life balance. Others worry about its impact on...
Indonesia Bans Apple Over Local Component Rules
Indonesia has rejected Apple’s proposed $100 million investment plan to lift a sales ban on the iPhone 16. The Southeast Asian nation imposed the ban...
Indonesia Debt Challenges Under Prabowo Leadership
Indonesia faces significant debt challenges as President-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) carry $186 billion in debt. This is a legacy...
Indonesia’s Travel Tourism Visitors Surge, But Recovery Lags
Indonesia’s tourism industry continues to rebound, with international arrivals surpassing 9 million by August 2024. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), 9.1 million foreign...