Bank Mandiri Posts Rp45.5 Trillion Net Profit in Q3 2026 Driven by Robust Ecosystem Expansion and Digital Transformation
The Indonesian banking sector continues to demonstrate resilient growth amid shifting macroeconomic landscapes, with state-owned lender PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk delivering a stellar financial performance for the period ending…
Gold Prices Recover Modestly Driven by Soft US Inflation Data as Investors Await Key Labor Reports
Global gold prices managed to secure a modest recovery during the trading sessions of early October 2026, finding a much-needed breathing space after suffering a sharp downturn earlier in the…
Sony Patents Controller-Driven Information Transfer Technology That Could Revolutionize PlayStation Ecosystem Payments and Beyond
Sony Interactive Entertainment has taken a significant step toward redefining the capabilities of interactive hardware by securing a patent for a technology that transforms standard video game controllers into active…
Coal Prices Rally to 10-Day High Driven by US-China Trade Deal and Oil Market Rebound
Global coal markets experienced a notable bullish surge, with prices climbing to their highest level in ten days following a confluence of supportive macroeconomic factors, shifting trade policies between Washington…
Gold Prices Surge Past US$4,300 Driven by Falling Oil Prices Despite Strong US Dollar and Rising Treasury Yields
The global commodities market witnessed a significant shift at the close of the final trading week, with spot gold prices rallying robustly. Investors returned to the safe-haven asset as easing…
East Kalimantan’s Tourism Sector Experiences Significant Surge in May 2026 Driven by Diverse Event Calendar and Nusantara Capital City Development
The province of East Kalimantan (Kaltim) recorded a substantial uptick in tourist visits during May 2026, marking a period of robust growth for both international and domestic tourism. This significant…
The Shift in Indonesian Automotive Consumption and the Rise of Transparency-Driven Used Car Platforms
The Indonesian automotive landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as economic pressures and shifting consumer priorities drive a surge in the used car market, a trend highlighted by recent data…
Daihatsu Indonesia Reports Significant Production Growth Driven by Export Surge and Robust Local Supply Chain Integration
PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) has announced a substantial 11 percent increase in vehicle production during the first five months of 2024, signaling a robust recovery and expansion phase for…
Indonesia Grapples with Surging Layoffs Driven by Geopolitical Tensions, Weakening Demand, and Rupiah Volatility
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – A growing wave of mass layoffs (Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja, PHK) is sweeping across Indonesia, a phenomenon attributed to a confluence of four critical factors, as articulated…
Pedro Acosta Critiques the Evolution of MotoGP into a Technology Driven Competition Dominated by Engineering and Aerodynamics
The landscape of Grand Prix motorcycle racing is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting away from a sport defined by the individual brilliance of the rider toward one governed by engineering…
Counterpoint: Global Smartwatch Shipments Surge 4% Year-Over-Year in Q1 2026, Driven by Premium Features and Apple’s Dominance
The global smartwatch market experienced a robust 4% year-over-year increase in shipments during the first quarter of 2026, according to a comprehensive report released by Counterpoint Research. This growth trajectory…

















