Telkom Indonesia Accelerates Strategic Pivot Towards B2B Infrastructure, Targeting Robust External Revenue Growth and Market Rebalancing by 2030

PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (TLKM), the state-owned telecommunications giant, is strategically reorienting its growth trajectory, placing a significant emphasis on its business-to-business (B2B) infrastructure unit. This pivotal shift aims…

Indonesia Unveils Sweeping Commodity Export Overhaul, Industry Leaders Voice Concerns Over Market Access

President-elect Prabowo Subianto, during his address at the 19th Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) concerning the Macroeconomic Policy Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles (KEM PPKF) for…

Business Coach and Mother of Ten Challenges Influencer Narratives on Childfree Lifestyles and Women Empowerment

The discourse surrounding the "childfree" lifestyle—a choice to not have children—has recently surged in Indonesian public conversation, sparked largely by provocative statements from prominent influencers. Among the most vocal critics…

Indonesia’s Finance Ministry Proposes New Tobacco Excise Layer to Legalize Illicit Producers Amidst Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Moral Hazard Risks

Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, through its Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has announced a significant policy initiative: the introduction of a new layer within the tobacco excise (Cukai Hasil Tembakau/CHT) system.…

Video: Keunggulan Perencanaan Finansial Lintas Generasi & Terintegrasi

Jakarta, Indonesia – May 19, 2026 – In a significant move aimed at bolstering insurance literacy and accessibility across Indonesia, Manulife, a leading life insurer, has reinforced its strategic bancassurance…

Indonesian Government Mandates E-commerce Contracts to Stabilize UMKM Costs and Foster Fair Digital Marketplace

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Indonesian government is set to introduce a pivotal new Ministerial Regulation for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) that will mandate contractual agreements between e-commerce…

Belasan Tahun Mau Go Private, SCPI Kembali Tender OfferBuat Delisting

Jakarta, Indonesia – PT Organon Pharma Indonesia Tbk (SCPI), a prominent pharmaceutical issuer on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), has officially announced a Voluntary Tender Offer (VTO) as a crucial…

Indonesia Poised for Global Prominence as President Prabowo Subianto Declares Imminent National Resurgence Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – President Prabowo Subianto has expressed profound confidence in Indonesia’s imminent rise as a powerful nation, asserting that clear signs of this resurgence are already manifest. Speaking…

The Unsung Backbone of Defense: Why Logistics is Indonesia’s Critical National Security Challenge

Behind the often-sensationalized headlines of conflicts, such as the recent escalations and retaliatory strikes that unfolded over six weeks in Southwest Asia involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, lies…

Barus, Sumatra: An Ancient Cradle of Commerce and the Genesis of Islam in the Indonesian Archipelago

In the sacred verses of the Al-Quran, specifically Surah Al-Insan, ayat 5, a profound promise is extended to those who perform good deeds: they shall partake from a cup containing…